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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..........
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ROG gaming monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front/side view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 3.
• Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White Amber OFF ON Standby mode/No signal OFF Back view 7 4 5 6 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. HDMI-1 port. This port is for connection with an HDMI 1.4 compatible device. 3. HDMI-2 port. This port is for connection with an HDMI 2.0 compatible device. 4. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 5. DC-IN port.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with four different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To activate GameVisual: 1. Press the GameVisual hotkey 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to highlight a desired setting. 3. Press the ( ) button or move the button right to activate it. 4. To exit the menu, move the ( ) button left . • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 1. Insert the base into the arm. 2 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. 3. Attach the LED projection cover to the stand. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. To change the film on the LED projection cover, follow the illustration below.
2.2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. 2-2 • Arranging the cables • Using the input/output port cover: the cover can be attached or detached.
2.3 Adjusting the monitor •• For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. •• Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. •• The recommended adjusting angle is +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+50˚ to -50˚ (for swiveling/+120 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 1 2 3 4 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to your computer's DisplayPort/HDMI port.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure DisplayPort 1920x1080@240Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG258Q GameVisual Scenery Mode Blue Light Filter Racing Mode Color Cinema Mode Image RTS/RPG Mode Input Select FPS Mode System Setup sRGB Mode MyFavorite MOBA Mode User Mode BACK MOVE/ENTER 1. Press the 2. ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the ( ) button to activate it.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. DisplayPort 1920x1080@240Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG258Q GameVisual Level 0 Blue Light Filter Level 1 Color Level 2 Image Level 3 Input Select Level 4 System Setup MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated, the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported.
DisplayPort 1920x1080@240Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG258Q GameVisual Brightness 90 Blue Light Filter Contrast 80 Color Saturation 50 Image Color Temp. Input Select Gamma System Setup MyFavorite BACK MOVE/ENTER EXIT • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode.
To activate Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, turn off ELMB function first. *Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync can only be activated within 48Hz~120Hz for HDMI1.4, and 48Hz~240Hz for HDMI2.0 and DisplayPort. *For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures. 5. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source.
• 7. Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian. • Information: Shows the monitor information. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press lock function. • Power Indicator: Turns the power LED indicator on/off.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel type Panel size Max. resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) Colors Power LED Tilt Pivot Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 24.5”W (16:9, 62.2 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.2832 mm x 0.2802 mm 400 cd/m2 1000:1 170˚/160˚ 16.
Compliance and standards CB, CE, CU, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, CEL, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8.1 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUVFlicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, MEPS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet.
3.4 3-8 Supported operating mode Resolution frequency Refresh rate Horizontal 640x350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640x350 85Hz 37.861KHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640x480 67Hz 35KHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5KHz 640x480 85Hz 43.269KHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469KHz 720x400 85Hz 37.927KHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156KHz 800x600 60Hz 37.897KHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077KHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875KHz 800x600 85Hz 53.674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.
1680x1050 60Hz 64.674KHz 1680x1050 60Hz 65.29KHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587KHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67.5KHz 1920x1080 85Hz 95.43KHz 1920x1080* 100Hz 113.3KHz 1920x1080* 120Hz 137.2KHz 1920x1080* (DP) 144Hz 158.11KHz 1920x1080 (DP/HDMI-2) 240Hz 291.309KHz 640x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720x576P (HDMI) 50Hz 31.25KHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 50Hz 37.5KHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 44.955KHz/45KHz 1440x480P (HDMI) 59.
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