Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Chapter 2 Setting up the Monitor Attaching the Stand Arm and Base Detaching the Stand Arm and Base Making Connections Adjusting the Viewing Angle Using the Security Slot Chapter 3 Monitor Overview Front View Rear View Bottom View Chapter 4 Specifications...
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Chapter 6 OSD Setup Accessing the OSD Menu OSD Menus Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Safety Instructions...
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing PGO27QFS, a reliable monitor produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. 1.1 Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Please make sure that you have...
Chapter 2 Setting up the Monitor 2.1 Attaching the Stand Arm and Base Step 1. Installing the Stand Base • Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. ⚠ Important Place the monitor in its protective foam packaging, or on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display screen.
Step 2. Installing the Monitor Stand • Align and slide the two tabs on the stand arm to the groove on the back of the monitor until it snaps into place. • Push the stand lock to the locked position to ensure the stability. LOCK...
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Step 3. Placing the Monitor Upright Lift the monitor carefully out of the foam packaging and into its upright position on a flat, stable surface. ⚠ Important Be careful not to touch or press the display screen areawhen lifting or moving the monitor to avoid any scratches or damage.
2.2 Detaching the Stand Arm and Base Before removing the stand, be sure to turn off the monitor and disconnect all cables. Push the stand lock to the unlock position. Lift upward to disengage the tabs on the stand arm from the monitor. Remove the stand (arm and base). UNLOCK Release the screw at the bottom of the stand base.
2.3 Making Connections Connecting the Power Cord Pass the cable of the power adaptor through the cable management hole on the stand arm. Connect the power adaptor to the monitor and to the power cord. Connect the power cord to an electrical wall outlet. ⚠...
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Connecting the Monitor to the PC / Laptop HDMI Connection Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the rear side of the monitor. Then connect the other end to the HDMI connector on the PC or laptop. Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm.
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DisplayPort Connection Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort input connector on the rear side of the monitor. Then connect the other end to the DisplayPort output connector on the PC or laptop. Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm.
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USB Type-B Connection (to Host) Connect the USB type-B end of the USB cable to the USB type-B upstream port on the rear side of the monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to USB port on your PC or laptop.
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USB Type-A Connection (to Device) Use the Type-A downstream port(s) on the rear side of the monitor to connect to your USB devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB portable hard drive, or a USB flash drive.
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USB Type-C Connection (for Display and Power Delivery) The type-C port on the rear side of the monitor is compatible with the DP Alt mode and USB power delivery. Use a Type-C cable to connect the monitor to your laptop for an external display. You can also connect it to our smartphones or tablets to mirror your device's screen on the monitor, enabling you to share videos and photos with others.
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Audio Cable Connection You can connect headphones to the headphone jack on the bottom side of the monitor. Pass the cable through the cable management hole on the stand arm.
2.4 Adjusting the Viewing Angle Tilt Angle Adjustment For optimal viewing, it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, and then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. Hold the stand firmly with one hand while tilting the monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand so you do not topple the monitor when you adjust the monitor’s angle.
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Height Adjustment You can lower or raise the monitor to the desired height. 150mm Swivel Adjustment Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the desired viewing angle.
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Monitor Pivot (Screen Orientation Adjustment) Before rotating the monitor screen, adjust the monitor height to the highest position. Then rotate the monitor 90° clockwise or counter clockwise. ⚠ Important Be careful not to touch or press the display screen area when adjusting the monitor.
2.5 Using the Security Slot This monitor supports a Kensington-type security slot. The Kensington lock can be used to secure the monitor and prevent it from being stolen in public locations. NOTE: Kensington lock is not included. You need to purchase an additional locking device.
Power Indicator / Running Pixel Clear Pixel Clear Indicator • Solid White - Pixel Clear is done. (ASRock logo) Note: During the Pixel Clear process, the screen will become completely black, and the indicator light will flash white and orange alternatively.
3.2 Rear View Item Description The RGB LED backlights enhance gaming and movie watching experiences. You can adjust LED Backlights the lighting in the OSD menu: Select "System" > "Lighting". Press to turn the monitor on. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the monitor off.
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Cable management hole Organize cables by passing them through the hole. Lists the the model name of the monitor and the Serial label power rating information. There is vent on the back of the monitor for heat Air vent dissipation and ventilation. Secure monitor with a security lock (security lock Kensington Lock slot not included).
3.3 Bottom View Item Description DC-IN Port Connect the power cord. HDMI1 Input Connect your computer with the HDMI cable. HDMI2 Input Connect your computer with the HDMI cable. DisplayPort1 Input Connect your computer with the DisplayPort cable. DisplayPort2 Input Connect your computer with the DisplayPort cable.
Chapter 4 Specifications 4.1 Monitor Specifications Model PGO27QFS Panel Size 27" Viewing Area 587 x 330 mm (H x V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Panel Type WOLED Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Resolution QHD (2560 x 1440) Pixel Pitch 0.2292 mm...
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Power Consumption (Max) ≦ 125W Power Saving Mode ≦ 0.5 W Power Power Off Mode ≦ 0.3 W Consumption 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz Voltage (Adapter 150W) Tilt Adjustment -5° ~ +13° Swivel Adjustment -30° ~ +30° Height Adjustment 0 ~ 150 mm Mechanical Design Pivot Adjustment...
Chapter 5 Operating the Monitor 5.1 Powering On/Off the Monitor Press the Power button as shown below to turn on the monitor. The power indicator on the front of the monitor lights up in solid white to show that the monitor is ON. To turn the monitor off, press and hold the Power button about 3 seconds until the LED...
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The power LED indicator (ASRock logo) is located on the front of the monitor. The color definition of the power indicator: LED Indicator Status Description Solid White Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on. Solid orange light indicates the monitor is in standby...
5.2 Hot Keys When the OSD screen is off, press the control buttons on the rear side of the monitor to access the OSD menu, change the preset mode, or adjust the brightness. The labels on the side of the monitor correspond to the buttons on the back. Icon Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) POWER...
5.3 Using the Joystick Control When the OSD screen is on, use the joystick on the rear side of the monitor to navigate the OSD menu and adjust the settings. To access the OSD menu, press the joystick button to launch the OSD main menu. Move the joystick up/down/left/right to toggle between options.
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Toggle right to select menu items or go to the next menu (Move). Toggle Right Increases the parameters of the selected menu item (Adjust). Toggle Up Toggle up to select menu items (Move). Toggle Down Toggle down to select menu items (Move).
Chapter 6 OSD Setup This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup. ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. 6.1 Accessing the OSD Menu After you press the Menu button, the OSD menu appears on the lower right corner of your monitor screen.
6.2 OSD Menus Function: Input Select Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select HDMI1 Image Setup HDMI2 Picture DisplayPort1 Gaming DisplayPort2 Type C Audio System Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Description Input Select HDMI1 Select an available input source.
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Function: Image Setup Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select Standard Image Setup sRGB Picture FPS Game Gaming RTS Game MOBA Game Audio Movie System Internet Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Description Image Setup Standard For document editing.
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Function: Picture Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select Brightness Image Setup Contrast Picture Aspect Gaming Sharpness Dark Boost Audio Peak Brightness System Color Temp. Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Description Picture Brightness 0-100 Brightness adjusts the luminance of the...
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Color Temp. Cold Select the color temperature. Cool Normal Warm User Color 0-100 Customize the color temperature by adjusting the Green 0-100 red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level Blue 0-100 according to your preference. 6-axis Color 0-100 Adjust the tint of each color (red, Green 0-100...
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Function: Gaming Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select FreeSync Image Setup Game Assist Picture Gaming Audio System Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Description Gaming FreeSync Enables users to set the FreeSync On or Off. Game Assist Aim Point Style...
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Function: KVM Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select Source 1 HDMI1 Image Setup Source 2 HDMI2 Picture DisplayPort1 Gaming DisplayPort2 Type C Audio System Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Description ─ Disables the KVM feature.
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Function: Audio Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select Volume Image Setup Audio Mute Picture Gaming Audio System Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Description Audio Volume 0-100 Adjust the volume level. Audio Mute Enables the mute function.
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Function: System Type C 1280x1440 60 Hz Standard Input Select Language English Image Setup Resolution Русский Picture PIP / PBP Deutlish Gaming OLED Care Français Lighting Español Audio Information Italiano System OSD Timeout Nederlands Down Right Left Enter Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Description...
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System PIP / PBP Display Switch Use this item to switch the main source and sub source. The sub source is displayed in the sub screen by default. Audio HDM1 Select the second audio Switch source under the PIP HDMI2 mode.
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System OLED Care Screen Enable the Screen Move Move feature to shift the position of the image on your screen slightly at regular intervals and protect your screen from burn-in. Logo Enable the Logo Auto Auto Dimming feature to Dim- automatically adjust the ming brightness of static logos...
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System LED Indicator Enable or disable the LED Control Indicator Control feature. Auto Power Enable or disable the Auto Power off feature. Timed 30 Minutes Turn on the timed Shutdown shutdown, and the display 45 Minutes will be automatically 60 Minutes turned off after 30, 45, 60, 120 Minutes or 120 minutes.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problem and Question Possible Solution • Check if the Power button is pressed and the Power LED is not on monitor is power on. • Power Cord should be connected. • Check that the video cable is properly connected. If the connector is loose, tighten the connector’s No signal screws.
• 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 ASRock provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.
European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
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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. • Use this device only on a hard, flat and steady surface. •...
(2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized standards for Information Technology Equipment published under Directives of Official Journal of the European Union. ASRock Contact Information ASRock EUROPE B.V. Address : Bijsterhuizen 11-11, 6546 AR Nijmegen,The Netherlands...
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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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ASRock Contact Information ASRock America, Inc. Address : 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710, U.S.A. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Technical Support Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Online Support https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...
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Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), ASRock provides the relevant information at: https://asrock.com/general/about.asp?cat=Responsibility RoHS Statement Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration...
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this monitor, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest monitor support list on ASRock’s website as well.
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