MSI Optix Series User manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MAG321QR (3DB9)
User Guide

2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 8
OSD Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9
Navi Key .................................................................................................................. 9
Hot Key.................................................................................................................... 9
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 10
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 10
Professional.......................................................................................................... 12
Image .................................................................................................................... 14
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 14
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 15
Setting................................................................................................................... 16
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 18
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 21
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 22
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 24
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 25
Revision
V1.0, 2021/08

3
Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While
connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap
to avoid static electricity.
Package Contents
Monitor Optix MAG321QR
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Power Adapter
Cables
HDMI Cable (Optional)
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port)
(Optional)
USB Type-C Cable (Optional)
⚠
Important
∙ Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙ Package contents may vary by country.
∙ The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with
other products.

4Getting Started
Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the
monitor groove.
2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws.
3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
⚠
Important
∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
∙ The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount. Please
contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.
1
2
3

5
Getting Started
Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.
⚠
Important
∙ Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.
-5
O
20
O
45 O
130mm
45 O

6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
1 2
34
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5
711

7
Getting Started
1Macro Key
To activate OSD Application.
2Power Button
3Navi Key
4Kensington Lock
5Cable Routing Hole
6DisplayPort 1.2
7HDMI 2.0 Port
8USB Type-C Port
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A
(15W) power delivery. It only carries video signals and doesn’t support data
transmission function.
9Headphone Jack
10 USB 2.0 Type-B Upstream Port
For USB Upstream Cable.
⚠
Important
Check the package for USB Upstream Cable
and connect it to the PC and monitor. Once
this cable is connected, the USB Type-A
Downstream Ports on the monitor will be
ready for use.
To PC
To Monitor
11 USB 2.0 Type-A Port
12 Power Jack

8Getting Started
Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
3. Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A)
4. Connect the power adapter to the monitor power jack. (Figure B)
5. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C)
6. Turn on the monitor. (Figure D)
7. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
A
B
C
D

9
OSD Setup
OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
⚠
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Navi Key
The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Up/Down/Left/Right:
∙selecting function menus and items
∙adjusting function values
∙entering into/exiting from function menus
Press (OK):
∙launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
∙entering submenus
∙confirming a selection or setting
Hot Key
∙Users may enter into Game Mode, Smart Crosshair, KVM and Input Source function
menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or right when the OSD menu is inactive.
∙Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus.

10 OSD Menus
OSD Menus
Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User ∙All items can be adjusted by users.
∙Use Up or Down Button to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and
apply your mode type.
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
Night Vision OFF ∙This function optimizes background
brightness and is recommended for
FPS games.
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
Response Time Normal ∙Users can adjust Response Time in
any mode.
∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
Fast
Fastest

11
OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness
cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
∙MPRT has to be disabled while
Adaptive-Sync is set to ON.
∙MPRT is available when the refresh
rate is over 85Hz.
ON
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any
mode.
∙Default Refresh Rate Location is
Left Top. Location is adjustable in
OSD Menu. Press the OK Button to
confirm and apply your Refresh Rate
Location.
∙This monitor follows and works at the
Operating System’s preset Screen
Refresh Rate.
Right Top
Left
Bottom
Right
Bottom
Customize
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any
mode.
∙After setting the time, press the OK
Button to activate the timer.
∙Default Alarm Clock Location is
Left Top. Users can select their own
location.
Right Top
Left
Bottom
Right
Bottom
Customize
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~
99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00

12 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
KVM Auto (Default) ∙Auto allows the monitor to
automatically switch between USB
input sources, such as keyboards,
mice or other USB devices.
∙Users can also designate Upstream
port or USB Type-C as the only USB
signal source.
Upstream
Type-C
Smart
Crosshair
Icon None ∙Through AI algorithm, this function
enhances the visibility of in-game
crosshair.
∙Users can select the color and
position of the crosshair.
Color White
Red
Auto
Position
Reset
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
∙MPRT will be disabled if Adaptive-
Sync is enabled.
ON
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User (Default) ∙All items can be adjusted by users.
∙Use Up or Down Button to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply
your mode type.
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Eco

13
OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Low Blue Light OFF ∙Low Blue Light protects your eyes against
blue light. When enabled, Low Blue Light
adjusts the screen color temperature to a
more yellow glow.
∙Users can adjust Low Blue Light in any
mode.
∙When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is
mandatory to enable Low Blue Light.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙Users can adjust HDCR in any mode.
∙HDCR enhances image quality by
increasing the contrast of images.
∙When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
MPRT OFF ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness cannot
be enabled and will be grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out while
MPRT is enabled.
∙MPRT has to be disabled while Adaptive-
Sync is set to ON.
∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is
over 85Hz.
ON
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image
edges to improve their acutance.
∙Users can adjust Image Enhancement in
any mode.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest

14 OSD Menus
Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Brightness in
User, RTS, RPG and Anti-Blue
mode.
∙Brightness will be grayed
out when MPRT or HDCR are
enabled.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Contrast in any
mode.
Sharpness 0-5 ∙Users can adjust Sharpness in
any mode.
∙Sharpness improves clarity and
details of images.
Color
Temperature
Cool ∙Use Up or Down Button to select
and preview mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm
and apply your mode type.
∙Users can adjust Color
Temperature in Customization
mode.
Normal (Default)
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
Screen Size Auto (Default) ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in
any mode, any resolution and any
screen refresh rate.
4:3
16:9
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI2
DP
Type-C

15
OSD Menus
Auto Scan OFF ∙Users can use the Navi Key to select Input
Source at below status:
•While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the
monitor at power saving mode;
•While “No Signal” message box is shown
on the monitor.
ON
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up / Down / Left
/ Right
OFF ∙Up Button default is Game Mode.
∙Down Button default is Smart Crosshair.
∙Left Button default is KVM.
∙Right Button default is Input Source.
∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via
OSD Menus.
Brightness
Game Mode
Alarm Clock
Smart Crosshair
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
KVM

16 OSD Menus
Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the OK Button to
confirm and apply the Language setting.
∙Language is an independent setting.
Users’ own language setting will override
the factory default. When users set Reset
to Yes, Language will not be changed.
English (Default)
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages
coming soon)
Transparency 0~5 ∙Users can adjust Transparency in any
mode.
OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any
mode.
RGB LED OFF ∙Users can adjust RGB LED to ON or OFF.
ON (Default)
Power Button OFF ∙When set to OFF, users can press the
power button to turn off the monitor.
Standby ∙When set to Standby, users can press the
power button to turn off the panel and
backlight.
Info. On Screen OFF (Default) ∙The information of the monitor status will
be shown on the right side of the screen.
∙Users can enable or disable the Info. On
Screen.
ON

17
OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI CEC OFF ∙HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo®
Switch™, Xbox Series X/S, and various
audio-visual devices that are CEC-capable.
∙If HDMI CEC is set to ON:
•The monitor will automatically power on
when the CEC device is turned on.
•The CEC device will enter power saving
mode when the monitor is turned off.
•When Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo®
Switch™, or Xbox Series X/S is
connected, Game and Pro Mode will be
automatically set to User mode (Default)
and can be adjusted to users’ preferred
modes later.
ON
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to
original OSD Default in any mode.
NO

18 Specifications
Specifications
Model Optix MAG321QR
Size 31.5 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 2560 x 1440 @165Hz
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 350 (typ.)
USB Type-C Power
Delivery 5V/3A
Contrast Ratio 1200:1
Refresh Rate 165Hz
Response Time 1ms (MPRT)
I/O
∙HDMI 2.0 Port x2
∙DisplayPort 1.2 x1
∙USB Type-C Port x1
∙USB 2.0 Type-A Port x2
∙USB 2.0 Type-B Upstream Port x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 93% / 126%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 1.07B (8 bit + FRC)
Monitor Power Options 19V 4.74A
Power Adapter Specs Model: DA-90J19
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Power Output 19V 4.74A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 130mm
Adjustment (Swivel) -45° ~ 45°

19
Specifications
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Model Optix MAG321QR
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting
∙Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
∙Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm
•Thread Diameter: 4 mm
•Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
•Thread Length: 10 mm
Dimension (W x H x D) 716.2 x 606.5 x 233.7 mm
Weight 8.23 Kg (net) / 11.28 Kg (gross)
Environment
Operating
∙Temperature:0℃to40℃
∙Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature:-20℃to60℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

20 Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
Standard Resolution Optix MAG321QR
HDMI DP/ Type-C
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz V V
720x576 @50Hz V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V
@70Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V V
@120Hz V X
@144Hz V V
@165Hz X V
Video
Timing
Resolution
480P V V
576P V V
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V
1080P @120Hz V V
2160P @30Hz V V
2160P @50Hz V V
2160P @60Hz V V