Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide
For optimal
display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows®
operating systems, set the display resolution to 1280 x
1024 pixels by performing the
following steps:
Click the Start
button, point to Settings, and click Control
Panel.
Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel window, and then click the Settings
tab.
In the Desktop area, move the slidebar
to 1280 by 1024 pixels. Then click OK.
Recommended frequency for best performance is 60Hz.