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 MPG 274URDFW E16M Documentation Quick Start Guide Accessories Stand...
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align and gently push the stand bracket towards the monitor groove until it locks in place. 2. Align and gently push the base towards the stand until it locks in place. 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. ● Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it. ● 30° 30° 90°...
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Navi Key, Power Button & Power LED Lit in white after the monitor is turned on. If no signal input, the LED will turn into orange. Lit in orange when the monitor is in Stand-by mode. Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating.
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DisplayPort Supports 3840x2160@160Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a. USB Type-C Port USB Type-C Power Delivery This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 20V/4.9A (98W) power 5V / 3A (15W) delivery. 9V / 3A (27W) 12V / 3A (36W) Important ⚠...
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: selecting function menus and items ●...
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. Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus. ●...
OSD Menus Important ⚠ The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: Night Vision Color Temperature ● ● MPRT Optix Scope ● ● Low Blue Light PIP/PBP ● ● HDCR AI Vision ● ● Brightness sRGB, Adobe RGB, Display P3 ●...
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Function Status » MPRT » Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF » PIP/PBP » Screen Size 1:1/ Set to Auto 24.5” MSI Dual Mode MSI Dual Mode supports switching between ● 2160p at up to 160Hz and 1080p at up to 320Hz.
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode Premium Color Use Up or Down Button to select and preview ● mode effects. User Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your ● mode type. Racing Night Vision This function optimizes background brightness ●...
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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 apply your Refresh Right Top Rate Location. This monitor follows and works at the Left Bottom ●...
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 Pro Mode defaults to Eco for SDR mode and User for ●...
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 Properly adjust Brightness according to the ● surrounding lighting. Contrast 0-100 Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes. ● Sharpness Sharpness improves clarity and details of ● images. Color Temperature Cool Use Up or Down Button to select and preview ●...
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”...
Left Bottom Affected Function Function Status » Response Time Right Bottom » DSC Unable to select Customize » MSI Dual Mode Display Switch » MPRT » Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF Audio Switch » Optix Scope Mode 1 Set to OFF &...
Smart Crosshair Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Optix Scope MSI Dual Mode Settings 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 Users have to press the OK Button to confirm and apply ●...
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Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode. ● RGB LED Users can turn the RGB LED on or off. ● MSI - Mystic Light RGB Brightness Power Button When set to OFF, users can press the power button to ●...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. ● HDMI™ VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) synchronizes with Adaptive-Sync (ON/ OFF). For ● VRR ON/OFF status, please check Adaptive-Sync. To activate DSC-specific timing and frequency, ensure your graphics card supports ●...
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Dual Mode (Enabled at Resolutions Other Than 4K) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz @85Hz @120Hz @165Hz @240Hz @320Hz Video Timing 720P Resolution 1080P @60Hz @120Hz HDMI™ VRR Dual Mode (Enabled at 4K@60Hz) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz @120Hz...
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PIP Mode (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz 2560x1440 @60Hz @120Hz 3840x2160 @60Hz Video Timing 720P Resolution 1080P @60Hz 2160P @60Hz PBP Mode 1 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Video Timing 720P Resolution Used for PBP Full 960x2160 @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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● If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service personnel: ● The power cord or plug is damaged. ● Liquid has penetrated into the device. ● The device has been exposed to moisture. ● The device does not work well or you can not get it working according to the User Guide.
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...
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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