RPi3B plus Dell P2016 20" monitor - cannot get display to work!

[theMusicMan]

Hi All

OK, so I have a Dell P2016 20" monitor https://www.dell.com/ed/business/p/dell-p2016/pd and I just can't seem to get it to work with my RPi.

I bought a UGREEN 1080P Active HDMI to VGA Converter with power cable - and despite my best efforts I cannot seem to get the monitor displaying anything from the RPi.

I have connected the monitor to my Mac via Mini DP, and all works fine.

As a guess... are there any settings in the RPi config files that need changing? All suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

[k-pi]

The RPi defaults to HDMI, but I think I just plug my VGA/XGA monitors in, & they get used OK.
The specs for that monitor says it has HDMI, might be worth getting a cable & trying it.
If you do use a VGA converter, you will need to redirect your sound output (to the 3.5mm jack).
(Make sure you turn on the monitor before starting the RPi.)

Edit: This is the VGA adapter that I used - https://thepihut.com/collections/raspbe ... -convertor

[theMusicMan]

The RPi defaults to HDMI, but I think I just plug my VGA/XGA monitors in, & they get used OK.
The specs for that monitor says it has HDMI, might be worth getting a cable & trying it.
If you do use a VGA converter, you will need to redirect your sound output (to the 3.5mm jack).
(Make sure you turn on the monitor before starting the RPi.)

Hi k-pi

Alas, my model doesn't have a HDMI port, but does have a Display Port. I have tested the monitor on my Mac, and it gives an excellent image using that. I chose to get a VGA converter instead of a DP converter due to price. Think I am going to give up on using this one!

Ah well...

[k-pi]

(See my edit above.)

[theMusicMan]

(See my edit above.)

Yep, I spotted one of those on Amazon when I ordered the UGREEN one yesterday, wish I had ordered that one now. Have to go through the returns process with Amazon... never an enjoyable thing, meh!

[W. H. Heydt]

It might be worthwhile to hunt around to see if you can find a monitor with HDMI or DVI input and skip the VGA converter. Might even cost less than a decent converter.

[theMusicMan]

It might be worthwhile to hunt around to see if you can find a monitor with HDMI or DVI input and skip the VGA converter. Might even cost less than a decent converter.

Yes, I think you are right!

This particular set up was for the 2nd RPi I have which I was hoping to set up downstairs. Have a decent 24" monitor for the main RPi in my study that I may swap for downstairs and use my Mac in VNC Viewer to access the one upstairs.