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...1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: M27Q Responsible Party - However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. U.S. Inc. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the following ... reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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,...
...1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: M27Q Responsible Party - However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. U.S. Inc. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the following ... reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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,...
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... the manufacturer. • Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children. • Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power specification in the country where you are located. • The power cord plug must be scratched, avoid touching the surface with any...
... the manufacturer. • Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children. • Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power specification in the country where you are located. • The power cord plug must be scratched, avoid touching the surface with any...
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... Overview...15 Getting Started...17 Installing the Monitor Base 17 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 19 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 20 Making Connections...22 Using the Device...23 Turning the Power On/Off 23 User Comfort Recommendations 24 Selecting the Input Source 24 Operations...25 Quick Menu...25 Configure the Device Settings 33 Appendices...43 Specifications...43 Supported Timing List 44 Troubleshooting...45 Basic Care...46 Notes on USB Charging 46 GIGABYTE Service Information 46 - 11...
... Overview...15 Getting Started...17 Installing the Monitor Base 17 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 19 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 20 Making Connections...22 Using the Device...23 Turning the Power On/Off 23 User Comfort Recommendations 24 Selecting the Input Source 24 Operations...25 Quick Menu...25 Configure the Device Settings 33 Appendices...43 Specifications...43 Supported Timing List 44 Troubleshooting...45 Basic Care...46 Notes on USB Charging 46 GIGABYTE Service Information 46 - 11...
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Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the standoff underneath the stand. Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. - 17 - Then attach the base onto the stand. 3. Gaming Monitor User Guide GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1.
Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the standoff underneath the stand. Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. - 17 - Then attach the base onto the stand. 3. Gaming Monitor User Guide GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1.
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Gaming Monitor User Guide Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. 1. Remove the stand. - 20 - Remove the screws securing the stand to the monitor. 3. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. 2.
Gaming Monitor User Guide Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. 1. Remove the stand. - 20 - Remove the screws securing the stand to the monitor. 3. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. 2.
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... Main menu appears on the monitor. USING THE DEVICE Gaming Monitor User Guide Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Power Off Press the Control button for a while. Note: If no signal, the monitor will light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to turn off the monitor. Refer to a power outlet. 4. Press the Control button to the DC IN jack at the rear of one second. Connect the power adapter to turn on the screen, you...
... Main menu appears on the monitor. USING THE DEVICE Gaming Monitor User Guide Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Power Off Press the Control button for a while. Note: If no signal, the monitor will light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to turn off the monitor. Refer to a power outlet. 4. Press the Control button to the DC IN jack at the rear of one second. Connect the power adapter to turn on the screen, you...
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Selecting the Input Source 1. Then press the Control button to periodically look up / down (2) slowly roll your eye (3) move your eyes diagonally. Gaming Monitor User Guide User Comfort Recommendations The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from your monitor screen and focus on a far object for at least for the type of work you are performing. •...
Selecting the Input Source 1. Then press the Control button to periodically look up / down (2) slowly roll your eye (3) move your eyes diagonally. Gaming Monitor User Guide User Comfort Recommendations The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from your monitor screen and focus on a far object for at least for the type of work you are performing. •...
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Move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Black Equalizer menu. OPERATIONS Gaming Monitor User Guide Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to confirm. Black Equalizer 10 Adjust Exit - 25 - To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up /down ( ) to adjust the setting and press the Control button to the "Quick Switch" section on page 40.
Move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Black Equalizer menu. OPERATIONS Gaming Monitor User Guide Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to confirm. Black Equalizer 10 Adjust Exit - 25 - To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up /down ( ) to adjust the setting and press the Control button to the "Quick Switch" section on page 40.
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... Exit POWER OFF Power Off Then use the Control button to display the Main menu. When there are several input signals connected to the device, a message box will appear on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to USB-B or Type-C connection in the KVM Wizard settings. KVM When the Main menu appears on the screen once the system detected USB Type-C input signal. - 27 - Gaming Monitor User Guide Function Key Guide Press the Control button to...
... Exit POWER OFF Power Off Then use the Control button to display the Main menu. When there are several input signals connected to the device, a message box will appear on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to USB-B or Type-C connection in the KVM Wizard settings. KVM When the Main menu appears on the screen once the system detected USB Type-C input signal. - 27 - Gaming Monitor User Guide Function Key Guide Press the Control button to...
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...-C KVM Reset TYPE-C : N/A Select Exit - 28 - Set the input source to TYPE-C, the TYPE-C Display menu option wKiVllMautomatically be disabled if the KVM button function is no input signal from currently selected input source, the system will return to switch device. Gaming Monitor User Guide Press KVM to the previous connected input source. However, when there is disabled (KVM OFF). • KVM Wizard: Configure the KVM related settings. To switch to USB Type-C input source...
...-C KVM Reset TYPE-C : N/A Select Exit - 28 - Set the input source to TYPE-C, the TYPE-C Display menu option wKiVllMautomatically be disabled if the KVM button function is no input signal from currently selected input source, the system will return to switch device. Gaming Monitor User Guide Press KVM to the previous connected input source. However, when there is disabled (KVM OFF). • KVM Wizard: Configure the KVM related settings. To switch to USB Type-C input source...
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... the left panel. • KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default settings. √√ HDMI 1 input source is bound with USB Type-B connection. √√ USB Type-C input source is bound with USB Type-C connection. √√ The KVM ON/OFF function is enabled, the KVM ON will be displayed on the screen. KVM Press to USB Type-C input source. Gaming Monitor User Guide • KVM ON/OFF: Enable/Disable the KVM button function. √...
... the left panel. • KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default settings. √√ HDMI 1 input source is bound with USB Type-B connection. √√ USB Type-C input source is bound with USB Type-C connection. √√ The KVM ON/OFF function is enabled, the KVM ON will be displayed on the screen. KVM Press to USB Type-C input source. Gaming Monitor User Guide • KVM ON/OFF: Enable/Disable the KVM button function. √...
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CPU Temperature CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency GPU Fan Speed GPU Usage Rate AORUS Mouse DPI Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer. • Display Alignment: When the function is complete, it displays the alignment lines on the screen. Gaming Monitor User Guide √√ Dashboard...
CPU Temperature CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency GPU Fan Speed GPU Usage Rate AORUS Mouse DPI Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer. • Display Alignment: When the function is complete, it displays the alignment lines on the screen. Gaming Monitor User Guide √√ Dashboard...
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... Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Reset All Aim Stabilizer Aim Magnifier Black Equalizer Super Resolution Display Mode Overdrive AMD FreeSync Premium ON OFF Refresh Rate 60 HZ AMD FreeSync Premium ON Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Aim Stabilizer When this function is enabled, it will enlarge the middle of screen. - 33 - Note: Use the Control button to enter the Settings menu. Balance...
... Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Reset All Aim Stabilizer Aim Magnifier Black Equalizer Super Resolution Display Mode Overdrive AMD FreeSync Premium ON OFF Refresh Rate 60 HZ AMD FreeSync Premium ON Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Aim Stabilizer When this function is enabled, it will enlarge the middle of screen. - 33 - Note: Use the Control button to enter the Settings menu. Balance...
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... Monitor User Guide Item Description Black Equalizer Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Overdrive Improve the response time of the black areas. Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of 16:9 aspect ratio. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. • Aspect: Display the input image without geometric distortion filling as much of the screen as possible. • 1:1: Display the input image in its native resolution without scaling. • 22"W(16:10): Display the input image...
... Monitor User Guide Item Description Black Equalizer Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Overdrive Improve the response time of the black areas. Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of 16:9 aspect ratio. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. • Aspect: Display the input image without geometric distortion filling as much of the screen as possible. • 1:1: Display the input image in its native resolution without scaling. • 22"W(16:10): Display the input image...
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Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Color Temperature Select the color temperature. It is optimized setting. DCR Adjust the black level of the selected mode with its default settings will be reduced. The image of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to the default settings. - 36 - Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. •...
Gaming Monitor User Guide Item Description Color Temperature Select the color temperature. It is optimized setting. DCR Adjust the black level of the selected mode with its default settings will be reduced. The image of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to the default settings. - 36 - Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. •...
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HDR Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Reset All OFF PIP PBP Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description OFF Disable the PIP/PBP function. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the right window. • PBP Size: Adjust the window size. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch: Select which audio source you...
HDR Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Reset All OFF PIP PBP Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description OFF Disable the PIP/PBP function. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the right window. • PBP Size: Adjust the window size. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch: Select which audio source you...
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Gaming Monitor User Guide HDR Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Reset All Audio OSD Setting Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 Volume Mute Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard 50 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Audio OSD Settings Description Configure the audio settings. • Volume: Adjust the volume level. • Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. System Configure the system related settings. When the message appears...
Gaming Monitor User Guide HDR Brightness 45 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Reset All Audio OSD Setting Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 Volume Mute Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Standard 50 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Audio OSD Settings Description Configure the audio settings. • Volume: Adjust the volume level. • Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. System Configure the system related settings. When the message appears...
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..., Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. The default setting of the hot keys as below: DD Up ( ): Black Equalizer DD Down ( ): Picture Mode DD Right ( ): Input DD Left ( ): Volume Other Settings • Resolution Notice: When this function is enabled, the recommended resolution message will appear on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source. • Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to an available input source. • Auto Power...
..., Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. The default setting of the hot keys as below: DD Up ( ): Black Equalizer DD Down ( ): Picture Mode DD Right ( ): Input DD Left ( ): Volume Other Settings • Resolution Notice: When this function is enabled, the recommended resolution message will appear on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source. • Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to an available input source. • Auto Power...
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Gaming Monitor User Guide APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 170Hz LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.2331 x 0.2331 Response Time 0.5ms (MPRT) Brightness 350nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M Active Display Area 596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Frequency 170Hz Input/Output Terminals 2x HDMI 2.0 1x DP1.2 1x...
Gaming Monitor User Guide APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 170Hz LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.2331 x 0.2331 Response Time 0.5ms (MPRT) Brightness 350nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M Active Display Area 596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Frequency 170Hz Input/Output Terminals 2x HDMI 2.0 1x DP1.2 1x...
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... are turned on. • Make sure you have selected the correct input source. Gaming Monitor User Guide Troubleshooting Problem No power No image appears on the screen The image does not fill the entire screen The colors are distorted No sound or volume is low Possible Solution(s) • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to page 35. • Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting.
... are turned on. • Make sure you have selected the correct input source. Gaming Monitor User Guide Troubleshooting Problem No power No image appears on the screen The image does not fill the entire screen The colors are distorted No sound or volume is low Possible Solution(s) • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to page 35. • Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting.
