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........................
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 G321CU Quick Start Guide Documentation Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s) Accessories...
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base. 3.
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. Getting Started...
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Power Button Navi Key Kensington Lock HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™ CEC, 4K@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1. HDMI™ Connector Supports 4K@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1. DisplayPort Supports a maximum resolution of 4K @144Hz. USB Type-C Port This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A (15W) power delivery.
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Connect the external power supply to the monitor power jack. (Figure B) 5.
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: ∙...
OSD Menus ⚠ Important The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: ∙ Night Vision ∙ Contrast MPRT Sync Color Temperature ∙ ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light ∙ Optix Scope HDCR PIP/PBP ∙ ∙ Brightness ∙ Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Response Time Normal ∙ Activating the following functions will affect Response Time: Fast Activated Function Response Time Status Fastest » MPRT Sync Unable to select » PIP/PBP MPRT Sync ∙ Activating MPRT Sync will affect: Affected Function Function Status »...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Smart Icon None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function Crosshair enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair. ∙ Smart Crosshair and Optix Scope can be enabled at the same time. Color White Auto Position Reset Optix Scope Scope Size...
Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. Anti-Blue ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply Movie your mode type. Office sRGB Low Blue Light ∙...
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. ∙ Activating the following functions will affect Brightness: Activated Function Brightness Status » MPRT Sync Unable to select » HDCR Contrast 0-100 ∙...
Input Source 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI™1 ∙ Users can adjust Input Source in any mode. HDMI™2 Type C Auto Scan ∙ 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;...
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple Source HDMI™1 video sources on one screen. One HDMI™2 program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more other programs are displayed Type C in inset windows.
Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus. Down Brightness Left Game Mode Right Smart Crosshair Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Optix Scope 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. English ∙ Language is an independent setting. Français Users’ own language setting will override Deutsch the factory.
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI™ CEC ∙ HDMI™ CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, Xbox Series X|S consoles 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.
Specifications Model G321CU Size 31.5 inch Curvature 1500R Panel Type Resolution 3840x2160 (UHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness 300 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 3000 : 1 Refresh Rate 144Hz ∙ 1ms (MPRT) Response Time ∙ 4ms (GTG) ∙ HDMI™ Connector x2 ∙...
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Model G321CU Dimension (W x H x D) 710.5 x 528.2 x 249.3 mm Weight 5.9 kg (net) / 8.6 kg (gross) ∙ Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ Operating ∙ Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing ∙ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m Environment ∙...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Standard Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP/ Type-C 640x480 @60Hz @67Hz @72Hz @75Hz Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz 720x576 @50Hz SVGA 800x600 @56Hz @60Hz @72Hz @75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz @70Hz @75Hz SXGA 1280x1024...
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Standard Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP/ Type-C Video 480P Timing 576P Resolution 720P @60Hz @120Hz 1080P @60Hz @120Hz 2160P @50Hz @60Hz @120Hz * Users have to set HDMI™ 2.1 to 4K 144Hz - PC. PIP Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™/ DP/ Type-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz...
Troubleshooting The power LED is off. • Press the monitor power button again. • Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected. No image. • Check if the computer graphics card is properly installed. • Check if the computer and monitor are connected to electrical outlets and are turned on.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. ∙ If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.
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California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/ Environment ∙ To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the device on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct its air ventilators.
TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626) 913-0828 www.msi.com...
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Vietnam RoHS As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.
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