Asus ROG SWIFT PG48UQ User manual

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First Edition
April 2022

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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iv
Safety Information ....................................................................................... v
Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vi
Takeback Services..................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Monitor Introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front View....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back View ....................................................................... 1-3
1.3.3 Remote Control............................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 GamePlus Function ........................................................ 1-5
1.3.5 GameVisual Function...................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Attaching the Stand ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Cable Management ...................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Detaching the Stand (for VESA wall mount).............................. 2-3
2.4 Connecting the Cables ................................................................ 2-4
2.5 Turning On the Monitor ............................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3: General Instructions
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu.................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 HowtoRecongure ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-2
3.2 Specications............................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Outline Dimensions ................................................................... 3-11
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ).............................................................. 3-12
3.5 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-13

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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.Theselimits
aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference
inaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Theuseofshieldedcablesforconnectionofthemonitortothegraphicscardis
requiredtoassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBrespectetouteslesexigencesdu
RéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.

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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.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnected
andthepowercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contact
your dealer immediately.
• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over
a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpower
standard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresult
in fire or electric shock.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforaong
periodoftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopower
surges.
• 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.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
• Adjustmentofthevolumecontrolaswellastheequalizertoothersettings
thanthecenterpositionmayincreasetheear-/headphonesoutputvoltage
and therefore the sound pressure level.

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electronicequipment,andmercury-containingbuttoncellbattery)shouldnot
beplacedinmunicipalwaste.Pleasechecklocalregulationsfordisposalof
electronic products.
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. Stubborn stains may
be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner
intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen,
as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• Thescreenmay flickerduringtheinitial useduetothe nature ofthe
fluorescentlight.TurnoffthePowerSwitchandturnitonagaintomake
sure that the flicker disappears.
• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingonthe
desktop pattern you use.
• Whenthesameimageisdisplayedforhours,anafterimageoftheprevious
screenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwillrecover
slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!

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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentrying
to complete a task.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponents
whentryingtocompleteatask.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompletea
task.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.
Where to nd 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.
Takeback Services
ASUSrecyclingandtakebackprogramscomefromourcommitmenttothe
higheststandardsforprotectingourenvironment.Webelieveinproviding
solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products,
batteriesandothercomponentsaswellasthepackagingmaterials.
Pleasegotohttp://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htmfordetailrecycling
informationindifferentregion.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®OLEDGamingmonitor!
ThelatestwidescreenOLED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toyou!
1.2 Package Contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
 OLEDMonitor
Monitor Base
Quick Start Guide
 WarrantyCard
Power Cord
 UltraHighSpeedHDMI2.1Cable
DP Cable
USB Cable
Remote Control
Battery
Input/Output Port Cover
 ColorCalibrationTestingReport
ROG Sticker
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

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1.3 Monitor Introduction
1.3.1 Front View
1 2 3
1. Close button:
• ExittheOSDmenu.
• Turn on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaythe"NOSIGNAL"message.
2. Control buttons:
• TurnontheOSDmenu.EnacttheselectedOSDmenuitem.
• Increase/Decrease values or moves your selection up/down/left/
right.
3. Power button:Turn the monitor on/off.

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1.3.2 Back View
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HDMI-4 HDMI-3
5 6 7
HDMI-1HDMI-2
8
1
3
2
4A
9
4B
1. USB 3.0 downstream ports:Theseportsareforconnectionwith
USBdevices,suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etc.
2. USB 3.0 downstream port:ThisportisforconnectionwithUSB
ashdrivetoupdatethermware.
3. USB 3.0 upstream port:ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSB
upstream cable. The connection enables the USB ports on the
monitor.
4. HDMI ports:TheseportsareforconnectionwithanHDMIcompatible
device.
• A. HDMI2.1:TheseportsareforconnectionwithanHDMIV2.1
compatible device.
• B. HDMI2.0:TheseportsareforconnectionwithanHDMIV2.0
compatible device.
5. DisplayPort:ThisportisforconnectionwithaDisplayPort
compatible device.
6. SPIDIF out(Optical Digital Audio Out):Thisportconnectstoa
speaker.
7. Earphone jack
8. Kensington lock slot
9. AC-IN port:Thisportconnectsthepowercord.

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1.3.3 Remote Control
1
5
8
2
7
9
6
4
3
1. Power button:Turn the monitor on/off.
2. Input button:Switch the input source.
3. Enter button:Conrmtheselection.
4. Navigation buttons:Increase/Decrease values or moves your
selectionup/down/left/right.
5. Mute button:Turnoffthesoundtemporarily.
6. Shortcut 1 button:Bydefault,itisGamePlushotkey.Tochange
thehotkeyfunction,gototheMyFavorite>Shortcut>Shortcut1
menu.
7. Shortcut 2 button:Bydefault,itisGameVisualhotkey.To
changethehotkeyfunction,gototheMyFavorite>Shortcut>
Shortcut2 menu.
8. Volume Down button:Decrease the volume level.
9. Volume Up button:Increase the volume level.
Forbatteryreplacement:
Open the battery cover and install the batteries into the battery
compartment. Then replace the battery cover.
AAA
AAA

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1.3.4 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6differentcrosshairoptionslettingyouchoosethe
onethatbestsuitsthegameyou'replaying.Therearealsoonscreentimer
and stopwatch you can position on the left of the display so you can keep
trackofthegamingtime;whiletheFPS(framespersecond)counterlets
youknowhowsmooththegameisrunning.Sniperfunction(onlyavailable
whenHDRisdisabledonyourdevice)iscustomizedforrst-person
shooters.Youcanselectthemagnicationratioandthetypeofalignment
in sequence.
ToactivateGamePlus:
1. Press the GamePlus hotkey on the remote control.
2. Move the Navigationbuttonup/downtoselectamongdifferent
functions.
3. Press the Enter button or move the Navigation buttonrightto
conrmthefunctionyouchoose,andmovethe Navigation button up/
downtonavigatethroughthesettings.Movethe Navigation button
lefttogoback,off,orexit.
4. Highlightthedesiredsettingandpressthe Enter button to activate it.

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GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus — FPS
Counter
GamePlus — Crosshair
(thecrosshairwillchange
colordependingonthe
backgroundcolor)
NEX
TB
ACK/EXIT
GamePlus
Crosshair
(Practice Mode)
FPS
FPS Counter
Timer
Stopwatch
Sniper
(Practice Mode)
NEX
TB
ACK/EXIT
GamePlus
FPS
OFF
Dynamic Crosshair
OFF
NEX
TB
ACK/EXIT
GamePlus
GamePlus — Sniper GamePlus — Timer
OFF
NEX
TB
ACK/EXIT
GamePlus
1.2x
1.2x
1.5x
1.5x
2.0x
2.0x
NEX
TB
ACK/EXIT
GamePlus
OFF
GamePlus — Stopwatch

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1.3.5 GameVisual Function
TheGameVisualfunctionhelpsyouselectamongdifferentpicturemodes
in a convenient way.
ToactivateGameVisual:
1. Press the GameVisual hotkey on the remote control.
2. Move the Navigationbuttonup/downtoselectthedesiredsetting.
• Scenery Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplaying
with GameVisualTMVideointelligenceTechnology.
• Racing Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforracinggameplayingwith
GameVisualTMVideointelligenceTechnology.
• Cinema Mode:This isthe bestchoice formovie watchingwith
GameVisualTMVideointelligenceTechnology.
• RTS/RPG Mode:This is thebestchoice forReal-TimeStrategy
(RTS)/Role-PlayingGame(RPG)playingwithGameVisualTM Video
intelligenceTechnology.
• FPS Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforFirstPersonShootergame
playingwithGameVisualTMVideointelligenceTechnology.
• sRGB Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforviewingphotosandgraphics
from PCs.
• MOBA Mode:ThisisthebestchioceforMultiplayerOnlineBattle
Arena(MOBA)gamesplayingwithGameVisualTMVideointelligence
Technology.
• User Mode:MoreitemsareadjustableintheColormenu.
3. Press the Enter button to activate it.
• IntheRacingMode,theSaturation,6-axisSaturation,andVividPixel
functionsarenotuser-configurable.
• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., Sharpness, 6-axis Saturation,
andContrastfunctionsarenotuser-congurable.Colorspacewillbe
limitedonsRGBandthescreensizewillnotaffectthescreenbrightness.

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ASUS LCD Monitor PG48UQ Series
Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Attaching the Stand
1. Remove the input/output port cover from the rear of the monitor. Then
remove the Allen wrench from the cover.
2. Replace the input/output port cover.Thenalignandinstallthestand
onto its slot.
3. UsingtheAllenwrench,securethestandwiththefour(4)screws.
•Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damagetothemonitor.

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
2.2 Cable Management
Youcanorganizethecableswiththehelpoftheinput/outputportcover.
• Arranging the cables
HDMI-4
HDMI-3
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
• Using the input/output port cover:thecovercanbeattachedor
detached.
HDMI-4
HDMI-3
HDMI-1
HDMI-2

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ASUS LCD Monitor PG48UQ Series
2.3 Detaching the Stand (for VESA wall mount)
ThedetachablestandofthismonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESAwall
mount.
1. Remove the input/output port cover from the rear of the monitor. Then
remove the Allen wrench from the cover.
2. Replace the input/output port cover.
3. UsingtheAllenwrench,removethefour(4)screwssecuringthe
stand.
4. Remove the stand from the monitor.
•Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damagetothemonitor.
• TheVESAwallmountkit(300x300mm)ispurchasedseparately.
• UseonlytheULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load
22.7kg(Screwsize:M6x15mm).

2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
2.4 Connecting the Cables
Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:
HDMI-4 HDMI-3
HDMI-1HDMI-2
• To connect the power cord:
a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC IN 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.
• To connect the audio cable:connectthespeaker to the monitor’s
audio out port.
• To use the earphone:connecttheendwithplugtypetothemonitor’s
earphone jack.

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• To use the USB 3.0 ports:TakethesuppliedUSB3.0cable,andplug
thesmallerend(typeB)oftheUSBupstreamcabletothemonitor’s
USBupstreamport,andthelargerend(typeA)toyourcomputer’s
USB3.0port.Makesureyourcomputerisinstalledwiththelatest
Windows10/Windows11operatingsystem.ThatwillenabletheUSB
ports on the monitor to work.
• To use the 3.0 port for firmware upgrade:Savethenewfirmwareto
thediskdrive.Thenplugthediskdrivetothemonitor’supstreamport.
Followtheon-screeninstructionstoupgradethefirmware.
2.5 Turning On the Monitor
You can either press the button on the remote control or the button
on the monitor to turn on the monitor.
If the Power Indicator function is enabled and an input source is detected,
thepowerLEDwilllightupredtoindicatethatthemonitoristurnedon.
ThepowerLEDwillnotlightupinPowerSavingmode.

3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction
Chapter 3: General Instructions
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
3.1.1 How to Recongure
You can either use the remote control or the Control buttons on the
monitor tonavigatethroughthemenuandmakeadjustments.
Gaming
System Setup
MyFavorite
PIP/PBP Setup
Color
Input Select
Image
Overclocking
Shadow Boost
GameVisual
GamePlus
Variable Refresh Rate
MOVE/ENTER EXIT
BACK
HDR OFF
HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
ROG Swift PG48UQ
Tonavigatethroughthemenuandmakeadjustmentsusingtheremote
control,dothefollowing:
1. Press the Enter button to activate the OSD menu.
2. Move the Navigationbuttonup/downtonavigatethroughthe
functions.HighlightthedesiredfunctionandpresstheEnter button
to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the
Navigationbuttonup/downagaintonavigatethroughthesub-menu
functions.Highlightthedesiredsub-menufunctionandpresstheEnter
button or move the Navigationbuttonrighttoactivateit.
3. Move the Navigationbuttonup/downtochangethesettingsofthe
selected function.
4. To exit and save the OSD menu, move the Navigation button left
repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions,
repeat steps 1 to 3.