What is the EDID support of your monitor?

EDID is the abbreviation for "Extended Display Identification Data". This is a standard defined by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).

A KVM switch or a KVM matrix system also make use of this standard. The devices have the ability to read EDID data from a monitor or display and forward it to the connected computer or server. This function is referred to as EDID support.

EDID support receives specific information about the capabilities of a monitor. This includes, for example, supported resolutions, refresh rates, color depths and other technical characteristics. Information such as this is crucial in order to deliver the best possible display quality.

EDID support offers a further series of advantages:

• Automatic configuration: the graphics card and operating system can automatically set the optimum resolution and refresh rate for the connected display by recognizing the EDID information.
  
  

• Compatibility: EDID management promotes KVM compatibility between different devices. This can prevent problems such as blurred displays, incorrect color display or "out-of-range" errors.
  
  

• Flexibility: EDID support can help in more complex environments such as KVM matrix systems or multi-monitor arrangements, allowing different displays to have different resolutions and settings. At the same time, proper functioning is ensured.
  
  

• User experience: The automatic setting of the ideal display properties facilitates handling and improves the display quality.

EDID support is particularly important in professional and commercial environments. These include, for example, data centers, control rooms and television broadcasting, where different types and brands of monitors and computers are used. It facilitates the installation and maintenance of KVM systems and guarantees a stable and high-quality display. However, the home Blu-Ray player also benefits to the same extent from EDID Extended Display Identification Data.