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 MAG 255F E20 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 cable organizer 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. -5° 20°...
Monitor Overview Power Button & Navi Key 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. Kensington Lock Power Jack...
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HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™ CEC, 1920x1080@200Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. Important ⚠ To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, please use only HDMI™ cables certified with the official HDMI™ logo when connecting this monitor. For more information, please visit https://www.hdmi.org/resource/cables. DisplayPort Supports 1920x1080@200Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack. (Figure A) 4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (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 ●...
OSD Menus Important ⚠ The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: Night Vision Brightness ● ● AI Vision Contrast ● ● MPRT Color Temperature ● ● Low Blue Light sRGB ● ● HDCR ●...
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User Use Up or Down Button to select and preview ● mode effects. Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your ● Racing mode type. 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. Left Bottom This monitor follows and works at the Operating ●...
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 ● Anti-Blue type. Activating sRGB will affect: Movie ●...
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 ●...
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 Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Settings 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description...
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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 ●...
Specifications* Monitor MAG 255F E20 Size 24.5 inch Curvature Flat Panel Type Rapid IPS Resolution 1920x1080 (FHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 SDR Brightness (nits) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 200Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) ● 0.5ms (GTG) ● 1 x DisplayPort ●...
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Monitor MAG 255F E20 VESA Mounting Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ● Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm ● Thread Diameter: 4 mm ● Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm ● Thread Length: 10 mm ● Dimension (W x H x D) 557.1 x 418.5 x 220.1 mm...
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. Standard Resolution HDMI™ 640x480 @60Hz @67Hz @72Hz @75Hz SVGA 800x600...
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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