GETTING STARTED
Installing the Monitor Base
- Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down.
- Align and slide the hooks of the stand into the mounting slots on the rear of the screen.
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- Align the monitor base with the standoff underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand.
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- 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 flathead screwdriver to tighten the screw.
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- Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table.
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 21˚).
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Adjusting the Tilt Angle Adjusting the Tilt Angle]()
Adjusting the Swivel Angle
Swivel the screen to the left or right for the desired viewing angle (20˚).
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Adjusting the Swivel Angle Adjusting the Swivel Angle]()
Changing the Screen Orientation
- Raise the screen to the highest position (130mm).
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- Rotate the monitor (90˚ clockwise) to portrait orientation.
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Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)
Use only a 100 x 100 mm VESA compatible wall mount kit.
- Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down.
- Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) - Step 1 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) - Step 1]()
- Pull down the stand slightly to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) - Step 2 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) - Step 2]()
- Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws provided with the wall mount kit to secure the bracket in place.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) - Step 3 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) - Step 3]()
Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit. VESA mounting screw size: M4 x 15mm minimum.
Making Connections
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Making Connections Making Connections]()
- Power cable
- HDMI cable
- DisplayPort cable
- USB Type-C cable
- USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable
- USB cable
- Microphone cable
- Headphone cable
- Audio cable
Note:
- To ensure that the headphone is working properly, the USB cable must also be connected to the computer via the USB upstream port.
- When using the headphone, the volume adjustment of the monitor itself is actually synchronized with the volume of the Windows on the PC (even if the volume levels are not synchronized on both sides).
Therefore, to avoid damage to ears and headphone, it is recommended that when you first wear the headphone, you must ensure that the volume adjustment of the Windows and the volume adjustment of the OSD menu on the monitor are in the safe volume range (recommended below 50).
Then start playing the sound again.
USING THE DEVICE
Turning the Power On/Off
Power On
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Turning the Power On/Off - Power On 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 Control button to turn on the monitor. The Power LED will light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to use.
Note: If the Power LED remains off after you turn on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in the Settings menu.
Power Off
Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn off the monitor. Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn off the monitor by moving the Control button down
.
User Comfort Recommendations
The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor:
- Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510 mm to 760 mm (20 in to 30 in).
- 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.
- Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing.
- Take regular and frequent breaks (at least for 10 minutes) every 30 minutes.
- Be sure to periodically look away from your monitor screen and focus on a far object for at least 20 seconds during the breaks.
- Eye exercise can help reduce eye strain. Repeat these exercises frequently:
- look up and down
- slowly roll your eye
- move your eyes diagonally.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Selecting the Input Source Selecting the Input Source]()
- Move the Control button right
to enter the Input menu. - Move the Control button up/ down
to select the desired input source. Then press the Control button to confirm.
OPERATIONS
Hot Key
By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function.
Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the "Quick Switch" section.
To access the hot key function, do the following:
- Move the Control button up (
) to enter the Black Equalizer menu.
Move the Control button up/down () to adjust the setting and press theControl button to confirm.
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- Move the Control button down
to enter the Picture Mode menu. Move the Control button up/down
to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Hot Key - Step 2 Quick Menu - Hot Key - Step 2]()
- Move the Control button left
to enter the Volume(ESS USB) menu. Move the Control button up/down
to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to confirm.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Hot Key - Step 3 Quick Menu - Hot Key - Step 3]()
- Move the Control button right
to enter the the Input menu. Refer to the "Selecting the Input Source" section.
Note: To close the menu, move the Control button left (
).
Function Key Guide
Press the Control button to display the Main menu.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Function Key Guide Quick Menu - Function Key Guide]()
Then use the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings.
Dashboard
When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left
to enter the Dashboard menu.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Dashboard - Step 1 Quick Menu - Dashboard - Step 1]()
- Function: Enable/Disable the function. When enabled, you can select the desired option(s) to be shown on the screen.
- Dashboard Location: Specify the location of the Dashboard information to be shown on the screen.
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.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Dashboard - Step 2 Quick Menu - Dashboard - Step 2]()
Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer.
Game Assist
When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button right
to enter the Game Assist menu.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Game Assist - Step 1 Quick Menu - Game Assist - Step 1]()
- 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.
√ Select Info Location to specify the location of the information to be shown on the screen.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Quick Menu - Game Assist - Step 2 Quick Menu - Game Assist - Step 2]()
- Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes aiming much easier.
- Display Alignment: When the function is enabled, it displays the alignment lines on the four sides of the screen, providing handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly.
When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up (
) to enter the Settings menu.
Note: Use the Control button to navigate through the menu and make adjustments.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings Configure the Device Settings]()
Gaming
Configure the game related settings.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings - Gaming Configure the Device Settings - Gaming]()
Item | Description |
Aim Stabilizer | When this function is enabled, it reduces the motion blur in a fast moving games. Note: This function is not available when the frequency setting is lower than 100Hz. |
Black Equalizer | Adjust the brightness of the black areas. |
Super Resolution | Sharpen the low resolution images. |
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.
- 1:1: Display the input image in its native resolution without scaling.
- 22"W (16:10): Display the input image as if on a 22"W monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio.
- 23"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 23"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio.
- 23.6"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 23.6"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio.
- 24"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 24"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio.
- 27"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 27"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio.
Note: This option is not compatible with Adaptive Sync function. |
Overdrive | Improve the response time of the LCD monitor. |
Adaptive Sync | When this function is enabled, it eliminates the screen lag and tearing while playing games. |
Picture
Configure the image related settings.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings - Picture - Part 1 Configure the Device Settings - Picture - Part 1]()
Select the one of the preset picture mode.
- Standard: For editing documents or browsing websites.
- VS mode: For playing FTG(Fighting) games.
- FPS: For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games.
- RTS/RPG: For playing RTS (Real-Time Strategy) or RPG (Role-Playing Game) games.
- Movie: For watching movies.
- Reader: For viewing documents.
- sRGB: For viewing photos and graphics on the computer.
- Custom 1: Customized picture mode settings.
- Custom 2: Customized picture mode settings.
- Custom 3: Customized picture mode settings.
- Green: For saving the power consumption of the monitor. Then you can configure the following image settings.
Item | Description |
Brightness | Adjust the brightness of the image. |
Contrast | Adjust the contrast of the image. |
Dynamic Contrast | Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. |
6 axis Color | An advanced color adjustment that user can individually customize hue and saturation for each axis color. |
Color Vibrance | Adjust the intensity of the more muted colors. |
Sharpness | Adjust the sharpness of the image. |
Gamma | Adjust the middle level of luminance. |
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. |
DCR | Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. |
Senseye Demo | Split the screen in half (2 windows). The image of the selected mode with its default settings will appear on the left window and the adjusted image with the new settings will appear on the right window. |
Local Dimming | Improve the blackness of images displayed on the monitor. |
Reset Picture | Reset all Picture settings to the default settings. |
Note: The following picture modes will be shown only when HDR function is activated.
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- Light Enhance: Enhance the Brightness performance.
- Color Enhance: Enhance the Color performance.
- Dark Enhance: Enhance the Darkness performance.
Display
Configure the display screen related settings.
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Item | Description |
Input | Select the input source. |
KVM | 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
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings - Display - Part 2 Configure the Device Settings - Display - Part 2]() - KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default settings.
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HDR | Enable/Disable the HDR function. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input. |
RGB Range | Select an appropriate RGB range setting or let the monitor to detect it automatically. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input. |
Overscan | When this function is enabled, it slightly enlarges the input image to hide the outermost edges of the image. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input. |
PIP/PBP
Configure the multi-picture related settings.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings - PIP/PBP Configure the Device Settings - PIP/PBP]()
Item | Description |
OFF | Disable the PIP/PBP function. |
PIP | Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). - Source: Change the input source for the inset window.
- USB Control: Select the control source from USB-B or Type-C.
- PIP Size: Adjust the inset window size.
- Location: Move the inset window position.
- Display Switch: Swap the two windows.
- Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from.
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PBP | Display 1x1 split screen (left and right windows). - Source: Change the input source for the right window.
- USB Control: Select the control source from USB-B or Type-C.
- PBP Size: Adjust the window size.
- Display Switch: Swap the two windows.
- Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from.
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Note: PIP/PBP is not compatible with HDR and Adaptive Sync function.
System
Configure the system related settings.
![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings - System - Step 1 Configure the Device Settings - System - Step 1]()
Item | Description |
Language | Select an available language for the OSD menu. |
RGB LED | When this function is enabled, you can select the preset LED color and effect to be displayed on the rear of the monitor. Note: Set the input source to be bound with USB Type-B connection. |
Audio | Configure the audio related settings. - Volume(Line out): Adjust the volume level for 3.5mm jack.
- Volume(ESS USB): Adjust the volume level for ESS USB input.
Note: Set the input source to be bound with USB Type-B connection. - Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function.
- 600R: For high impedance device (>600 ohm), turn on this option to have better sound quality.
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OSD Settings | Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. - Display Time: Set the length of time the OSD menu remains on the screen.
- OSD Transparency: Adjust the OSD menu transparency.
|
| - OSD Lock: When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is allowed.
Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. When the message appears on the screen, select Yes to confirm. ![GIGABYTE - AORUS FI32Q - Configure the Device Settings - System - Step 2 Configure the Device Settings - System - Step 2]() |
Quick Switch | Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, Picture Mode, and KVM Switch. The default setting of the hot keys as below: Up : Black Equalizer Down : Picture Mode Right : Input Left : Volume Note: The Monitor uses low blue light panel and compliance with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at factory reset/default setting mode (Brightness: 40%, Contrast: 50%, CCT: Normal, Preset mode: Standard). |
Other Settings | - Resolution Notice: When this function is enabled, the recommended resolution message will appear on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source.
- Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to an available input source.
- Auto Power OFF: When this function is enabled, the monitor will automatically turn off after a certain amount of time.
- LED Indicator: By default, the LED indicator is set to Always ON.
Always ON: The Power LED lights white during operation and lights orange in standby mode. Always OFF: Turn off the Power LED. Standby ON: The Power LED lights orange in standby mode. When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will remain off. |
Save Settings
Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3.
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Item | Description |
Save | Save the customized settings. |
Load | Load the saved settings. |
Reset All
Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.
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Specifications
Item | Specifications |
Panel Size | 31.5-inch |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
LED Life | 30000 hours (min.) |
Pixel Pitch | 0.273(H) x 0.273(V) |
Brightness | 350 (typ.) |
Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 (typ.) |
Color Depth | 16.7M |
Active Display area | 698.11(H) x 392.69(V) |
Viewing Angle | 178°(H) / 178°(V) |
Frequency | - DP: 170Hz (Overclocking)
- HDMI: 144Hz
|
Input/Output Terminals | - 1x DP1.4 (downstream),
- 1x Headphone support BC 1.2 charging (5V/1.5A)
- 1x Microphone
- 1x USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A,
15V/1A) |
Power Supply | 100 to 240Vac at 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumptions | - On: 110W (max.)
- Standby: 0.5W
- Off: 0.3W
|
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 717.6 x 598.3 x 283 mm (with stand) |
Weight | 10.8 ±0.5 kgs (Net) |
Temperature Range (operation) | 0°C to 40°C |
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
Supported Timing List
Timing List | HDMI | DisplayPort/ USB Type-C |
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Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Solution(s) |
No power | - Make sure the power cable is properly 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.
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No image appears on the screen | - Make sure the monitor and the computer are properly connected and both devices are turned on.
- Make sure you have selected the correct input source.
- Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings.
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The image does not fill the entire screen | - Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting.
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The colors are distorted | - Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected.
- Configure the image related settings. Refer to the "Picture" section.
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No sound or volume is low | - Make sure the headphone cable is properly connected.
- Adjust the volume level.
- Adjust your computer sound related settings.
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ANC or Headphone no sound | Ensure that the USB cable is also connected to the computer via the USB upstream port. |
Note: If the problem persists, please contact our customer service for further assistance.
Basic Care
When the screen becomes dirty, do the following to clean the screen:
- Wipe the screen with your soft, lint-free cloth to remove any residual dust.
- Spray or apply the cleaning fluid onto a soft cloth. Then wipe the screen gently with the damp cloth.
Note:
- Make sure that the cloth is damp, but not wet.
- When wiping, avoid applying excessive pressure on the screen.
- Acidic or abrasive cleaners can damage the screen.
Notes on USB Charging
The following devices are not compatible with BC 1.2 of CDP mode. 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 |
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 specification 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.
GIGABYTE Service Information
More service information, please visit GIGABYTE official website: https://www.gigabyte.com/
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