XG32AQ ULTRA FAST GAMING MONITOR
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning......................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Welcome........................................................................................ 1-3 1.2 Package contents...............................
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. • 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference -Causing Equipment Regulations.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet. • To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 ~ 240V AC. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible • If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified servicer. • Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to the mains.
NEVER place a product in an unstable location. NEVER place the product on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the product to a suitable support. NEVER place the product on cloth or other materials that may be located between the product and supporting furniture. NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of the product or furniture on which the product is placed.
Disposal of waste equipment by user in private household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Prevent Tipping When using the display, fasten the LCD to a wall using a cord or chain that can support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling. 1 M4 or M6 Screw Cord 2 Cord or chain viii • Display design may differ from those illustrated. • Installing must be done by a qualified technician , and please contact your supplier for more information. • For the Models with net weight >=7kg. Please select the suitable way to Prevent Tipping.
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. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1-2 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to https://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. 3. About Flicker: https://www.asus.
1.1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter 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 you! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x HDMI2.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: • 1-4 While assembling the monitor arm/base, we recommend that you keep the monitor inside its EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) packaging. 1. Gently attach the neck to the VESA mount area. Use a screwdriver to tighten the assembly screws, and secure the neck to the display tightly. 2. Align the VESA cover on the VESA mount area to lock firmly. 3. Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base. Then insert the base into the arm. 4.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 9 DCIN 1 2 3 4 1. DC-IN Port 2. USB3.2 Gen1 Upstream Port 3. USB3.2 Gen1 Downstream Port 4. USB3.2 Gen1 Downstream Port 5. HDMI2.0 Port 6. HDMI2.0 Port 7. DisplayPort 8. Earphone Jack 9.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings. 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1. Power Indicator: • 2. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Power Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Press this key to turn on the monitor when monitor is power off.
• Press GamePlus Button to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Activate FPS Counter, Crosshair, Timer, Stopwatch or Display Alignment function. • Move the button up/down to select and press confirm the function needed. Press • to to go off, and exit. Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by pressing 5-way key. GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer GamePlus GamePlus FPS Counter FPS Crosshair (Practice Mode) Timer Stopwatch Dispaly Alignment NEXT 5.
2.1 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. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚ and it allows 25˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 8 cm.
2.2 Outline dimension Unit: mm [inch] 314.09 [12.4] 87.12 [3.4] 728.18 [28.7] 170.1 [6.7] 100 [3.9] 609.36 [24.0] 84.03 [3.3] 9.85 [.4] 20.84 [.8] 131.4 [5.2] 111.35 [4.4] 428.52 [16.9] 9.16 [.4] 9.85 [.4] 100 [3.9] 158.42 [6.2] 314.09 [12.4] 3.4 [.1] 279.93 [11.
2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) • Avoid damaging the monitor surface. While detaching the monitor stand, always keep the monitor inside its EPS packaging. The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the monitor facedown on its EPS packaging. 2. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure HDMI-1 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Racing Mode ROG Strix XG32AQ HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image Variable OD Color Variable Refresh Rate Input Select ELMB/ELMB SYNC MyFavorite GamePlus System Setup GameVisual Shadow Boost MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT 1. Press the Central of 5-way button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the Up and Down keys to switch the options in the menu. When you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Gaming HDMI-1 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Racing Mode ROG Strix XG32AQ HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image Variable OD Color Variable Refresh Rate Input Select ELMB/ELMB SYNC MyFavorite GamePlus System Setup GameVisual Shadow Boost MOVE/ENTER 3-2 BACK EXIT • Overclocking: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate. • Variable OD: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. Including OFF, Level1~Level 5.
2. Image You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, VividPixel, HDR Setting, Dynamic Dimming, ASCR, Aspect Control and Blue Light Filter from this main function. HDMI-1 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Racing Mode ROG Strix XG32AQ HDR OFF Gaming Brightness 65 Image Contrast 80 Color Vividpixel Input Select HDR Setting MyFavorite Dynamic Dimming System Setup ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3-4 • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. HDMI-1 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Racing Mode ROG Strix XG32AQ HDR OFF Gaming Display Color Space Image Color Temp. Color Saturation Input Select Gamma MyFavorite System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER • Display Color Space: Contains three preset color modes sRGB, DCI-P3, and Wide Gamut Mode. • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (6500K, 7500K, 9300K) and User Mode. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
5. MyFavorite You can adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function.
8. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Position, OSD Timeout, Transparency, and DDC/CI of the OSD screen. • DisplayPort Stream: Select DisplayPort 1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2 if your graphics card is not compatible with DisplayPort 1.2+HDR. • Information: Displays the monitor information. • All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. Please turn off HDR function before activating the Power saving mode.
3.2 Specifications Model XG32AQ Panel Size 32” W (81.3 cm) Normal mode: 2560x1440@120Hz(HDMI) 2560x1440@144Hz(DP) OverClocking mode: 2560x1440@144Hz(HDMI) 2560x1440@175Hz(DP) 450 nits(Typ.) , 600 nits(Peak) 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) 1073.7M (10 bit) 1 ms GtG Yes HDMI2.0 x 2 Yes 1x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-B (upstream), 2xUSB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Yes < 32 W*(Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/ USB connection) Black < 0.5W < 0.3W -5° ~ +20° -25° ~ +25° 0 ~ 80mm Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) No sound or sound is low The BIOS screen cannot be displayed 3-10 Possible Solution • 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.
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Video Timing 1920 1080P 30 O O O Video Timing 1920 1080P 100 O O O Video Timing 3840 2160P 50 O O Video Timing 3840 2160P 60 O O Detail Timing 2560 1440 60 O O O Detail Timing 2560 1440 120 O O O Detail Timing 2560 1440 144 O O O Detail Timing 2560 1440 150 Detail Timing 2560 1440 160 Detail Timing 2560 1440 175 (OverClock) (OverClock) O (OverClock) O (OverClock) O (OverClock) * The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported.
