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Gigabyte AORUS F048U User Manual

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  • Page 1 TACTICAL GAMING MONITOR USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Monitor User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 4: Stability Hazard Precautions

    Monitor User’s Manual Stability Hazard Precautions The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: • ALWAYS use stands or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the product set.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Appendices ..........................40 Specifications ........................40 Supported Timing List ....................41 Troubleshooting ......................42 Basic Care .......................... 43 Notes on USB Charging ....................43 GIGABYTE Service Information ................. 43 Safety Information ........................44 Regulatory Notices ......................44 - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Monitor User’s Manual INTRODUCTION Unpacking Open the top cover of the upper box. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Monitor User’s Manual Remove the locks securing the upper box to the lower box. Firmly hold both sides of the upper box and lift to remove it from the lower box. - 7 -...
  • Page 8 Monitor User’s Manual Remove the upper and sides EPS foams. Carefully remove the monitor from the lower box. Important: To protect the screen, DO NOT remove the plastic bag around the monitor until you place the monitor on a table. Refer to page 14. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Monitor User’s Manual Note: We highly recommended to use at least two people to move the monitor. Package Contents The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing, please contact your local dealer. Monitor Monitor Bases (x2) Remote Control Power Cable HDMI Cable...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Monitor User’s Manual Product Overview Front View Power LED Control button - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Monitor User’s Manual Rear View HDMI -2 HDMI-1 DP TYPE-C USB 3.0 AC IN jack USB Type-C port Line-Out port USB upstream port Headphone jack USB 3.0 ports (x2) HDMI ports (x2) Kensington lock DisplayPort Note: HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 12 Monitor User’s Manual Remote Control Power button Picture Mode button Input button Mute button Enter button Audio Mode button Navigation buttons Volume Up button (up/down/left/right) Volume Down button - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Monitor User’s Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base Place the monitor on a table, with the screen facing down. Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Important: To protect the screen, DO NOT remove the plastic bag around the monitor until you place the monitor on a table.
  • Page 14 Monitor User’s Manual Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table. Note: We highly recommended to use at least two people to lift the monitor. Remove the plastic bag around the monitor. Removing the plastic bag - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Monitor User’s Manual Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control Open the battery cover. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity. Replace the battery cover. - 15 -...

  • Page 16: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

    Monitor User’s Manual Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 300 x 300 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. Place the monitor on a table, with the screen facing down. Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
  • Page 17 Monitor User’s Manual Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place. 300 mm 300 mm Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit.

  • Page 18: Making Connections

    Monitor User’s Manual Making Connections HDMI -2 HDMI-1 TYPE-C USB 3.0 Power cable DisplayPort cable Audio cable USB Type-C cable Headphone cable USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable HDMI cable USB cable - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Using The Device

    Monitor User’s Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor. Connect other end of the the power cable to a power outlet. Press the button to turn on the monitor.

  • Page 20: User Comfort Recommendations

    Monitor User’s Manual User Comfort Recommendations The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 152cm to 244 cm (5 feet to 8 feet). • A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated.

  • Page 21: Ass (Aorus Smart System) Of Image Sticking Prevention

    Monitor User’s Manual ASS (AORUS Smart System) of Image Sticking Prevention APCS (AORUS Prevention Compensation System) To reduces the risk of image retention occurrence, if the monitor has been in use for more than 4 hours, the APCS will start automatically after the monitor is switched off.
  • Page 22 Monitor User’s Manual ASC (AORUS Static Control) If the monitor has not been in use for a period of time, the ASC starts to reduce the brightness of the screen gradually or activate the screen saver. The screen brightness will be restored immediately after an interaction has been detected by the system.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Input Source

    Monitor User’s Manual Selecting the Input Source Move the button right Control ) to enter the Input menu. Input Move the button up/ Control down ( ) to select the desired HDMI 1 input source. Then press the HDMI2 button to confirm. Control DisplayPort Type-C...

  • Page 24: Operations

    Monitor User’s Manual OPERATIONS Note: You can either use the Control button or the Navigation/Enter buttons on the remote control to navigate through the menu and make adjustments. Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the button has been assigned with the specific Control function.
  • Page 25 Monitor User’s Manual • Move the button down ( ) to enter the Picture Mode Control menu. Move the button Control up/down ( ) to select the Picture Mode desired option and press the button to confirm. Control sRGB Note: You can also press the Custom 1 button on the remote control to directly enter the Picture Mode...
  • Page 26 Monitor User’s Manual Function Key Guide Press the button to display the Main menu. Control Settings SETTING Dashboard Game Assist DASHBOARD EXIT GAME ASSIST Exit Power Off POWER OFF Then use the button to select the desired function and Control configure the related settings.
  • Page 27 Monitor User’s Manual Once the Dashboard configuration is complete, it will transfer the system data to the SOC through the USB port and display the value of the selected function(s) on the screen. CPU Temperature CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency...
  • Page 28 Monitor User’s Manual • AORUS Info: Configure the FPS (First Person Shooting) game related settings. √ Select Gaming Timer to select countdown timer mode. To disable this function, set the setting to OFF. √ Select Gaming Counter or Refresh Rate to enable/disable the gaming counter or real-time refresh rate setting.

  • Page 29: Configure The Device Settings

    Monitor User’s Manual Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the button Control up ( ) to enter the Settings menu. Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings. Resolution Black Equalizer Aim Stabilizer Sync Overdrive Refresh Rate...
  • Page 30 Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Super Sharpen the low resolution images. Resolution Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of the screen. • Full: Scale the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. • Aspect: Display the input image without geometric distortion filling as much of the screen as possible.
  • Page 31 Monitor User’s Manual Picture Configure the image related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming Custom 1 Brightness Picture Custom 2 Contrast Display Custom 3 Advance Contrast PIP/PBP Green 6 axis Color System Color Vibrance Save Settings Sharpness Reset all...
  • Page 32 Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Color Temp. Select the color temperature. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to your preference. Color Space Select the color space for the monitor color output. Senseye Demo Split the screen in half (2 windows).
  • Page 33 Monitor User’s Manual Note: The following picture modes will be shown only when HDR function is activated. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming HDR 1000 Brightness Picture HDR_Game Contrast Display HDR_Movie Light Enhance PIP/PBP HDR_HLG Color Enhance System Dark Enhance...
  • Page 34 Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Configure the KVM related settings. • KVM Switch: Switch the input source that has been assigned to USB-B or Type-C connection in the KVM Wizard settings. • KVM Wizard: Set the input source to be bound with USB Type-B connection and USB Type-C connection.
  • Page 35 Monitor User’s Manual PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Disable the PIP/PBP function. Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window).
  • Page 36 Monitor User’s Manual System Configure the system related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming Language English Picture Audio Display Audio Mode PIP/PBP OSD Settings Deutsch System Quick Switch Русский Save Settings Other Settings Français Reset all Exit Move/Adjust...
  • Page 37 Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Quick Switch Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Audio Mode, Input, Contrast, Brightness, Picture Mode, and KVM Switch. The default setting of the hot keys as below: D Up ( ): Black Equalizer D Down (...
  • Page 38 Monitor User’s Manual Item Description • Type-C DSC: If the compatible device does not Other Settings support DSC, set this option to AUTO. (continued) • Panel Usage Time: Set screen usage time to avoid eye strain. • APCS: If enabled, removes image retention. For more information, refer to page 21 • AOCS: If enabled, removes image retention caused by OLED degradation.
  • Page 39 Monitor User’s Manual Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming Setting1 Save Picture Setting2 Load Display Setting3 PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item...

  • Page 40: Appendices

    Monitor User’s Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 48-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 3840 x 2160 (UHD) Pixel Pitch 0.274(H) x 0.274(V) Brightness 135nits (10000K) for Full-White pattern Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 135,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio Color Depth 1.07B Active Display area 1052.16(H) x 591.84(V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) (Typ.) • 2x HDMI 2.1 (6G +...

  • Page 41: Supported Timing List

    Monitor User’s Manual Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Supported Timing List Port HDMI DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz 640x480@60Hz 640x480@75Hz 640x480@75Hz 720x480@60Hz 720x480@60Hz 720x576P@50Hz 720x576P@50Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@75Hz 800x600@75Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@100Hz 1280x720@100Hz 1280x720@120Hz 1280x720@120Hz Timing 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@120Hz...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Monitor User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) • Make sure the power cable is properly No power connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to make sure they are not broken. • Make sure the monitor is turned on. • Make sure the monitor and the computer No image appears on the screen...

  • Page 43: Basic Care

    When the Hub is connected to a PC, these devices cannot be charged using the USB cable. Vendor Device PID/VID Apple IPad PID_129A/VID_05AC Samsung Galaxy Tab2 10.1 PID_6860/VID_04E8 Samsung GALAXY TabPro PID_6860/VID_04E8 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information, please visit GIGABYTE official website: https://www.gigabyte.com/ - 43 -...

  • Page 44: Safety Information

    Model Number: AORUS FO48U Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Monitor User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 47 Monitor User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 48 Monitor User’s Manual 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...
  • Page 49 Monitor User’s Manual 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。 - 49 -...
  • Page 50 Monitor User’s Manual Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking AORUS FO48U Equipment name Type designa on (Type) Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Unit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Lead Mercury Cadmium chromium biphenyls diphenyls ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE)

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