Asus VG32U Series User manual

TUF Gaming Monitor
VG32U Series
User Guide

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First Edition
January 2023

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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi
Takeback Services..................................................................................... vii
Product information for EU energy label................................................. vii
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 GamePlus Function ........................................................ 1-4
1.3.4 GameVisual Function...................................................... 1-5
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base ............................................. 1-6
2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) ................................. 2-1
2.4 Cable management ...................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Connecting the cables................................................................. 2-2
2.6 Turning on the monitor................................................................ 2-3
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 Specifications............................................................................... 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 the 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 into 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.
WARNING: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long
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.
• The adapter is only used for this monitor, do not use it for other purpose.
• Yourdeviceusesoneofthefollowingpowersupplies:
-Manufacturer:DeltaElectronics,Inc.,Model:ADP-120VHB

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This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the
product(electrical,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 yönetmeliine 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 monitor. 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!
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.

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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.
3. About Flicker
https://www.asus.com/Microsite/display/eye_care_technology/
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.
Product information for EU energy label

1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®LCD 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!
1.2 Package contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Monitor arm
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
Power adapter
Power cord
DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB cable (optional)
•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
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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.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby
modeordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
2. button:
• ExitstheOSDmenuitem.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
• TogglestheKeyLockfunctionbetweenonandoffwithalongpressfor
5 seconds.
3. Shortcut1button:
• Default:GamePlus.
• Tochangetheshortcutfunction,gototheMyFavorite>Shortcut>
Shortcut 1 menu.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
4. Shortcut2button:
• Default:GameVisual.
• Tochangetheshortcutfunction,gototheMyFavorite>Shortcut>
Shortcut 2 menu.

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• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
5. Powerbutton/powerindicator:
• Turns the monitor on/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White ON
Amber Standbymode/Nosignal
OFF OFF
1.3.2 Back view
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1. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/
DisplayPort/Type-C cable is connected.
2. HDMI ports. These ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible
devices.
3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible
device.
4. USB Type-B. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable.
The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor.
5. USB Type-A. These ports are for connection with USB devices,
suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etcandforrmware
upgrade.
6. DCIN port. This port connects the power adapter.
7. Kensington lock slot.
8. Control buttons.

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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FPS
(framespersecond)counterletsyouknowhowsmooththegameis
running.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.DisplayAlignmentdisplays
alignmentlineson4sidesofthescreen,servingasaneasyandhandy
tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly.
ToactiveGamePlus:
1. Press the GamePlus hotkey.
2. Move the ( )buttonup/downtoselectamongdifferentfunctions.
3. Press the ( ) button or move the ( )buttonrighttoconrm
the function you choose, and move the ( ) button up/down to
navigatethroughthesettings.Movethe ( )buttonlefttogoback,
off, and exit.
4. Highlightthedesiredsettingandpressthe ( ) button to activate it.
Press the button to inactivate it.
GamePlus
Main Menu
GamePlus — FPS
counter
GamePlus —
Crosshair
GamePlus — Timer
GamePlus
FPS Counter
Crosshair
Sniper
Timer
Stopwatch
DisplayAlignment
FPS Counter Crosshair
OFF
Timer
OFF
30:00
40:00
50:00
60:00
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1.3.4 GameVisual Function
TheGameVisualfunctionhelpsyouselectamongdifferentpicturemodes
in a convenient way.
ToactiveGameVisual:
Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select.
• 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choiceformultiplayeronline
battlearenagameplayingwithGameVisualTMVideointelligence
Technology.
•IntheRacingmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-congurable:
Saturation and ASCR.
•InthesRGBmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-congurable:
Brightness,Contrast,Saturation,ColorTemp.,andASCR.
•IntheMOBAmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-congurable:
Saturation and ASCR.
GameVisual
Scenery Mode
Racing Mode
Cinema Mode
RTS/RPG Mode
FPS Mode
sRGB Mode
MOBA Mode

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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base
Toassemblethemonitorbase:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Attachthebaseintothearm,makingsurethetabonthearmtsinto
thegrooveonthebase.
3. Fixthebasetothearmbyfasteningthebundledscrew(s).
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damagetothemonitor.
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•Basescrewsize:M4x8mm.

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2.2 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-5˚to15˚.
-5°~+15°
•Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjusttheviewingangle.
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount)
Thedetachablearm/baseofthismonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESA
wall mount.
Todetachthearm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Removetherubbersinthefourscrewholes.(Figure1)
3. Removethebase.(Figure2)
4. Useascrewdrivertoremovethescrewonthehinge(Figure3),then
removethehinge.
(Figure1)
2
1
2
1
(Figure2) (Figure3)

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•We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damagetothemonitor.
•TheVESAwallmountkit(100x100mm)ispurchasedseparately.
•UseonlytheULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load
22.7kg(Screwsize:M4x8mm).
2.4 Cable management
Youcanorganizethecablesusingthecablemanagmentslot.Removethe
coverbeforeputtingthecablesthroughtheslotandattachthecoverbackon.
2.5 Connecting the cables
Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:
• To use the earphone: Connecttheendwithplugtypetothemonitor’s
earphonejackwhenanHDMI/DisplayPortsignalisfed.

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• To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable:
a. PlugoneendoftheHDMI/DisplayPortcabletothemonitor’sHDMI/
DisplayPort jack.
b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device’s
HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
• To use the USB 3.2 type-A/B ports: Take the supplied USB 3.2
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 3.2 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the
lastestWindows8.1/Windows10/Windows11operatingsystem.Thatwill
enable the USB ports on the monitor to work.
•Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignal
from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.
• 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.
2.6 Turning on the monitor
Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power
button. The power indicator lightsupinwhitetoshowthatthemonitor
is ON.

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160 GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Overclocking
Variable OD
Variable Refresh Rate
ELMB
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
1. Press the ( ) button twice to activate the OSD menu.
2. Move the ( )buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthefunctions.
Highlightthedesiredfunctionandpressthe ( ) button to activate
it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the ( ) button
up/downagaintonavigatethroughthesub-menufunctions.Highlight
the desired submenu function and press the ( ) button or move
the ( )buttonrighttoactivateit.
3. Move the ( )buttonbuttonup/downtochangethesettingsofthe
selected function.
4. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the
( ) button left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To
adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3.

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.1.2 OSD function introduction
1. Gaming
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160 GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Overclocking
Variable OD
Variable Refresh Rate
ELMB
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
• Overclocking:
*ON:Thisfunctionallowsyoutoadjusttherefreshrate.
*Max Refresh Rate:Allowsyoutoselectamaximumrefreshrate
of160Hz.Afterselecting,pressthe ( ) button to activate
thesetting.
•Overclockingmaycausescreenflickering.Toreducesucheffects,
disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try
againwithasaferMax.Refreshrate.
• Variable OD:SpeedsuptheresponsetimebyOverDrive
technology.IncludingLevel0~Level5.
• Variable Refresh Rate:AllowsanAdaptive-Syncsupported
graphicssourcetodynamicallyadjustdisplayrefreshratebased
on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter
free and low-latency display update.
•Variable Refresh Ratecanonlybeactivatedwithin48Hz~160Hzforboth
HDMI and DisplayPort.
•For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please
contact the GPU manufactures..
• ELMB SYNC:AllowsyoutoturnonthefunctionwhenVariable
Refresh Rate is On.Thisfunctioneliminatesscreentearing,
reducesghostingandmotionblurwhenplayinggames.

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•When Variable Refresh Rate is Off, this function can only be activated
whentherefreshrateis120Hz,144Hz,or160Hz.
• GamePlus:Seepage 1-4 for details.
• GameVisual:Seepage 1-5 for details.
• Shadow Boost:Darkcolorenhancementadjustsmonitor
gammacurvetoenrichthedarktonesinanimage,makingdark
scenes and objects much easier to be seen.
•ThisfunctionisonlyavailableinRacingmode,RTS/RPGmode,FPSmode,
or sRGB mode.

3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction
2. Image
Adjusttheimagesettings.
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160 GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Brightness
Contrast
VividPixel
HDR Setting
ASCR
Aspect Control
Blue Light Filter
80
80
0
• Brightness:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
•ThisfunctionisnotavailablewhenELMB/ELMBSYNCisenabled.
• Contrast:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• VividPixel:Enhancestheoutlineofthedisplayedpictureand
generateshigh-qualityimagesonscreen.
• HDR Setting:SettheHDRmodetoASUSGamingHDR,ASUS
CinemaHDR,orConsoleHDR.TheHDRbrightnesscanbe
adjustedwhentheBrightnessAdjustablefunctionisenabled.
•WhendetectingHDRcontent,an“HDRON”messagewillpopup.When
displayingHDRcontent,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotavailable:ELMB,
GameVisual,ShadowBoost,Brightness,Contrast,ASCR,AspectControl,
BlueLightFilter,ColorTemp.,Gamma,andSaturation.
• ASCR:Turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)
function.
•This function is only available under Scenery Mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/
RPG Mode or FPS Mode.
• Aspect Control:Selecttheaspectratioandadjustthescreen
position.
•This function is not available when HDR is enabled.