Gigabyte M28U User manual

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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made
by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.
• In order to assist in the use of this monitor, carefully read the User
Guide.
• For more information, check on our website at:
https://www.gigabyte.com

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Regulatory Notices
United States of America, Federal Communications
Commission Statement
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Product Name: LCD monitor
Trade Name: GIGABYTE
Model Number: M28U
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc.
Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748
Tel.: [phone]
Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B,
Unintentional Radiators.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 o 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.

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• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/
EU, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the
2015/863 Statement.
This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential
requirements of the Directives.
European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU &
the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863
Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous
substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). The
parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS
requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our eorts
to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic
chemicals.
European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulll the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive.
The WEEE Directive species the treatment, collection, recycling and
disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under
the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately,
and disposed of properly.

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WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be
taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the
treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
For more information about where you can drop o your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local government oce,
your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the
product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
End of Life Directives-Recycling
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be
taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the
treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l’Union
européenne (UE)
Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l’UE
suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE,
directive Basse Tension 2014/35/UE, directive 2009/125/CE en matière
d’écoconception, la directive RoHS II 2011/65/UE & la déclaration
2015/863.
La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes
européennes harmonisées applicables.
European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung
Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-
Richtlinien: EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2014/30/EU, Ökodesign-Richtlinie 2009/125/EC, RoHS-Richtlinie
2011/65/EU erfüllt und die 2015/863 Erklärung.
Die Konformität mit diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung der
entsprechenden Standards zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt.

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CE declaração de conformidade
Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das
seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva CEM
2014/30/EU; Diretiva Conceção Ecológica 2009/125/CE; Diretiva RSP
2011/65/UE e a declaração 2015/863.
A conformidade com estas diretivas é verificada utilizando as normas
europeias harmonizadas.
CE Declaración de conformidad
Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes
Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC 2014/30/EU, Directiva de
bajo voltaje 2014/35/EU, Directiva de Ecodiseño 2009/125/EC, Directiva
RoHS 2011/65/EU y la Declaración 2015/863.
El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas
europeas armonizadas.
CE Dichiarazione di conformità
I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti
Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva
sulla bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva Ecodesign EMC 2009/125/EC,
Direttiva RoHS 2011/65/EU e Dichiarazione 2015/863.
La conformità con tali direttive viene valutata utilizzando gli Standard
europei armonizzati applicabili.
Deklaracja zgodności UE Unii Europejskiej
Urządzenie jest zgodne z następującymi dyrektywami: Dyrektywa
kompatybilności elektromagnetycznej 2014/30/UE, Dyrektywa
niskonapięciowej 2014/35/UE, Dyrektywa ErP 2009/125/WE, Dyrektywa
RoHS 2011/65/UE i dyrektywa2015/863.
Niniejsze urządzenie zostało poddane testom i stwierdzono jego
zgodność z wymaganiami dyrektywy.
ES Prohlášení o shodě
Toto zařízení splňuje požadavky Směrnice o Elektromagnetické
kompatibilitě 2014/30/EU, Směrnice o Nízkém napětí 2014/35/EU,
Směrnice ErP 2009/125/ES, Směrnice RoHS 2011/65/EU a 2015/863.
Tento produkt byl testován a bylo shledáno, že splňuje všechny základní
požadavky směrnic.

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EK megfelelőségi nyilatkozata
A termék megfelelnek az alábbi irányelvek és szabványok
követelményeinek, azok a kiállításidőpontjában érvényes, aktuális
változatában: EMC irányelv 2014/30/EU, Kisfeszültségű villamos
berendezésekre vonatkozó irányelv2014/35/EU, Környezetbarát
tervezésről szóló irányelv 2009/125/EK, RoHS irányelv 2011/65/EU és
2015/863.
Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ
Είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις διατάξεις των παρακάτω Οδηγιών
της Ευρωπαϊκής Κοινότητας: Οδηγία 2014/30/ΕΕ σχετικά με την
ηλεκτρομαγνητική συμβατότητα, Οοδηγία χαμηλή τάση 2014/35/EU,
Οδηγία 2009/125/ΕΚ σχετικά με τον οικολογικό σχεδιασμό, Οδηγία
RoHS 2011/65/ΕΕ και 2015/863.
Η συμμόρφωση με αυτές τις οδηγίες αξιολογείται χρησιμοποιώντας τα
ισχύοντα εναρμονισμένα ευρωπαϊκά πρότυπα.
Japan Class 01 Equipment Statement
安全にご使用いただくために
接地接続は必ず電源プラグを電源につなぐ前に行って下さい。
また、接地接続を外す場合は、必ず電源プラグを電源から切り離してか
ら行って下さい。
Japan VCCI Class B Statement
クラスB VCCI 基準について
この装置は、クラスB情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使
用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン
受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがありま
す。
取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。
VCCI-B

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China RoHS Compliance Statement
中国《废弃电器电子产品回收处理管理条例》提示性说明
为了更好地关爱及保护地球，当用户不再需要此产品或产品寿命终止时，
请遵守国家废弃电器电子产品回收处理相关法律法规，将其交给当地具有
国家认可的回收处理资质的厂商进行回收处理。
环保使用期限
Environment-friendly Use Period
此标识指期限（十年），电子电气产品中含有的有害物质不会
发生外泄或突变、电子电气产品用户正常使用该电子电气产品
不会对环境造成严重 污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害的
期限。
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Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
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Note 1;˶Exceeding 0.1 wt %˷ and˶exceeding 0.01 wt %˷indicate that the percentage content of the
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Polybrominated
diphenyls ethers
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Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking
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Safety Precautions
Read through the following Safety Precautions before using the monitor.
• Only use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that
which are recommended by 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
specication in the country where you are located.
• The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and
grounded power outlet.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands, otherwise easily cause
electric shock.
• Place the monitor in a stable and well-ventilated place.
• Do not place the monitor near any heat sources such as electric
radiators or direct sunlight.
• The holes or openings on the monitor are for ventilation. Do not
cover or block the ventilation holes with any objects.
• Do not use the monitor near water, drinks, or all types of liquids.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or damage to the
monitor.
• Make sure to unplug the monitor from the power outlet before
cleaning.
• As the screen surface is easy to be scratched, avoid touching the
surface with any hard or sharp object.
• Use a soft lint-free cloth instead of a tissue to wipe the screen. You
may use a glass cleaner to clean the monitor if required. However,
never spray the cleaner directly onto the screen.
• Disconnect the power cable if the monitor is not being used for a
long period of time.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the monitor yourself.

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CONTENTS
Safety Information .....................................................................................................................3
Regulatory Notices...........................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................10
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................12
Unpacking........................................................................................................................12
Package Contents..........................................................................................................14
Product Overview..........................................................................................................15
Getting Started.........................................................................................................................17
Installing the Monitor Base ........................................................................................ 17
Adjusting the Viewing Angle..................................................................................... 19
Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) ..........................................................20
Making Connections ....................................................................................................21
Using the Device......................................................................................................................22
Turning the Power On/O..........................................................................................22
User Comfort Recommendations............................................................................23
Selecting the Input Source.........................................................................................23
Operations .................................................................................................................................24
Quick Menu......................................................................................................................24
Congure the Device Settings..................................................................................32
Appendices................................................................................................................................42
Specications..................................................................................................................42
Supported Timing List..................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................44
Basic Care..........................................................................................................................45
Notes on USB Charging...............................................................................................45
GIGABYTE Service Information.................................................................................45

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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
1. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the
box on the stable surface. Then open the cover.
UP
2. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam.

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3. Remove the upper EPS foam from the box. Then you can remove the
monitor from the lower EPS foam.

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Package Contents
The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is
missing, please contact your local dealer.
Monitor Monitor Base Stand
Power Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable
Multilingual
Installation
Guide
M28U
Warranty Card
DP Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card
Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future
transportation of the monitor.

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Product Overview
Front View
1
1Power LED

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Rear View
DPHDMI-2TYPE-C USB 3.0
DP TYPE-CHDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0
6 8 954 107
1 2 3
1Control button
2KVM button
3Kensington lock
4AC IN jack
5Headphone jack
6HDMI ports (x2)
7DisplayPort
8USB Type-C port
9USB upstream port
10 USB 3.0 ports (x3)
Note:
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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GETTING STARTED
Installing the Monitor Base
1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing
down.
2. Align and slide the upper hooks on the stand into the mounting slots
on the rear of the monitor. Push the locking latch forward and then
release to secure the lower hooks on the stand into the mounting
slots on the rear of the monitor.

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3. Align the monitor base with the stando underneath the stand. Then
attach the base onto the stand.
4. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base
in place.
Note: You can also use a coin or a small athead screwdriver to tighten the
screw.
5. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table.

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Adjusting the Viewing Angle
Note: Hold the monitor base so that the screen does not topple when you
make the adjustment.
Adjusting the Tilt Angle
Tilt the screen forward or backward to the desired viewing angle
(5˚ to 20˚).
5°
20°
Adjusting the Screen Height
Lower or raise the screen to the desired height (0 to 130mm).
130 mm

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Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)
Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the
manufacturer.
1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing
down.
2. While pushing the locking latch forward, slide the stand backward to
release the upper hooks from the mounting slots on the rear of the
monitor. Then remove the stand.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of
the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place.
DPHDMI-2TYPE-C USB 3.0
HDMI-1
100 mm
100 mm
Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is
included in the wall-mount bracket kit.