Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 6 Monitor Overview ....................8 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................11 OSD Setup ........................13 Navi Key ........................ 13 Hot Key ........................14 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 G321Q Monitor MAG321QR-QD Documentation Quick Start Guide Power Cord External Power Supply Accessories...
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.
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MAG321QR-QD ⚠ 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 ∙...
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. G321Q Getting Started...
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Macro Key To activate OSD Application. Power Button Navi Key Kensington Lock Cable Routing Hole DisplayPort Supports 2560x1440@170Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a. HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™ CEC, 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. HDMI™ Connector Supports 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. 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 monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Connect the power adapter 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. G321Q OSD Setup...
MAG321QR-QD 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 preset function menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or right when the OSD menu is inactive.
OSD Menus G321Q MAG321QR-QD ⚠ Important The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: Night Vision Brightness ∙ ∙ MPRT Contrast ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Color Temperature ∙ ∙ HDCR ∙ OSD Menus...
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode Premium Color ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. (for MAG321QR-QD) ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and User apply your mode type. Racing Night Vision ∙...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙ Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the OK Button to confirm and Right Top apply your Refresh Rate Location. ∙ This monitor follows and works at the Left Bottom Operating System’s preset Screen Right...
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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. ∙ Users can select the color and position of the crosshair. Color White Auto Position Reset Adaptive-Sync ∙...
Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. User ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Anti-Blue Movie Office sRGB Adobe RGB (for MAG321QR-QD) Display P3 (for MAG321QR-QD)
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description MPRT ∙ Activating MPRT will affect: Affected Function Function Status » Response Time Unable to select » Brightness » Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF » HDCR ∙ MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85 Hz.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Screen Size Auto ∙ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any resolution and any screen refresh rate. ∙ Activating Screen Size 16:10 will 16:9 affect: 16:10 Affected Function Function Status » DP Overclocking Unable to select Input Source 1st Level Menu...
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. Users’ own language setting will override the Français factory default.
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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 Monitor G321Q MAG321QR-QD Size 31.5 inch Curvature Flat Panel Type Resolution 2560 x 1440 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness 300 nits (typ.) 350 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1200:1 Refresh Rate 170Hz (Default 165Hz) 1ms (MPRT) Response Time 4ms (GTG) ∙ DisplayPort x1 ∙...
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Monitor G321Q MAG321QR-QD Kensington Lock ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm VESA Mounting • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 716.2 x 503.4 x 249.5 mm 716.2 x 476.0 x 233.7 mm 6.8 kg...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Standard Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP/ Tpye-C 640x480 @60Hz @67Hz @72Hz @75Hz SVGA 800x600 @56Hz @60Hz @72Hz @75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz @70Hz @75Hz SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz @75Hz WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz...
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Standard Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP/ Tpye-C Video Timing 480P Resolution 576P 720P 1080P @60Hz 1080P @120Hz 2160P @30Hz 2160P @50Hz 2160P @60Hz * Users have to set DP OverClocking to ON. This is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking. If any monitor error occurs during overclocking, please downscale the refresh rate.
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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