Gigabyte G32QC Service Manual

2560 X 1440

QHD CURVE

80cm

G32QC

G AMING M ONI T O R

USER GUID E

Gaming Monitor User Guide

respective owners.

Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.

Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

• In order to assist in the use of this monitor, carefully read the User Guide.

• For more information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Regulatory Notices

United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: G32QC

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com

FCC Compliance Statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/ EU, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement.

This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential requirements of the Directives.

European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our eorts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulll the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/ EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive. The WEEE Directive species the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.

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WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.

For more information about where you can drop o your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government oce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

End of Life Directives-Recycling

Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l’Union européenne (UE)

Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l’UE suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE, directive Basse Tension 2014/35/UE, directive 2009/125/CE en matière d’écoconception, la directive RoHS II 2011/65/UE & la déclaration 2015/863.

La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes européennes harmonisées applicables.

European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung

Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EURichtlinien: EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/30/EU, Ökodesign-Richtlinie 2009/125/EC, RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt und die 2015/863 Erklärung.

Die Konformität mit diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung der entsprechenden Standards zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt.

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CE declaração de conformidade

Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva Conceção Ecológica 2009/125/CE; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE e a declaração 2015/863.

A conformidade com estas diretivas é veriﬁcada utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas.

CE Declaración de conformidad

Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC (2014/30/EU), Directiva de bajo voltaje (2014/35/EU), Directiva de Ecodiseño (2009/125/EC), Directiva RoHS (recast) (2011/65/EU) y la Declaración 2015/863.

El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas europeas armonizadas.

Japan Class 01 Equipment Statement

安全にご使用いただくために

接地接続は必ず電源プラグを電源につなぐ前に行って下さい。また、接地接続を外す場合は、必ず電源プラグを電源から切り離してか

ら行って下さい。

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

クラスB VCCI 基準について

この装置は、クラスB情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。

取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。

VCCI-B

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China RoHS Compliance Statement

中国《废弃电器电子产品回收处理管理条例》提示性说明

为了更好地关爱及保护地球，当用户不再需要此产品或产品寿命终止时，请遵守国家废弃电器电子产品回收处理相关法律法规，将其交给当地具有国家认可的回收处理资质的厂商进行回收处理。

环保使用期限

Environment-friendly Use Period

此标识指期限（十年），电子电气产品中含有的有害物质不会发生外泄或突变、电子电气产品用户正常使用该电子电气产品不会对环境造成严重污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害的期限。

产品中有害物质的名称及含量:

有害物质

部件名称

铅

(Pb)汞(Hg)镉(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr+6)

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

印刷电路板及其电子组件

X ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

液晶面板 X ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外壳 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外部信号连接头

及线材

本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 ○: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。

X ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking

設備名稱:

Equipment name:

液晶顯示器

，型號 (型式):

Type designation (Type):

G32QC

限用物質及其化學符號

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

單元

Unit

塑料外框後殼液晶面板電路板組件底座電源線其他線材

備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。

Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage

content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

備考2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。

Note 2: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not

exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

備考3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。

Note 3: “－” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

鉛

Lead (Pb)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

－ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

－ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

汞

Mercury

(Hg)

鎘

Cadmium

(Cd)

六價鉻

Hexavalent

chromium

(Cr+6)

多溴聯苯

Polybrominated

biphenyls

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

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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 specication 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.

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CONTENTS

Safety Information .....................................................................................................................3

Regulatory Notices ...........................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................9

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 11

Unpacking ........................................................................................................................ 11

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 13

Product Overview ..........................................................................................................14

Getting Started.........................................................................................................................16

Installing the Monitor Base ........................................................................................ 16

Adjusting the Viewing Angle .....................................................................................18

Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) ..........................................................19

Making Connections .................................................................................................... 21

Using the Device ......................................................................................................................22

Turning the Power On/O .......................................................................................... 22

User Comfort Recommendations ............................................................................ 23

Selecting the Input Source .........................................................................................23

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 24

Quick Menu ......................................................................................................................24

Congure the Device Settings .................................................................................. 29

Appendices ................................................................................................................................39

Specications .................................................................................................................. 39

Supported Timing List .................................................................................................. 40

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................41

Basic Care .......................................................................................................................... 42

Notes on USB Charging ............................................................................................... 42

GIGABYTE Service Information ................................................................................. 42

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

1. Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the

unpacking label attached on the inner cover.

2. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the

box on the stable surface.

3. Open the inner cover.

Openings

4. Grab the EPS foam assembly (through the openings) to pull it out of

the box.

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5. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam.

6. Remove the upper EPS foam. Then you can remove the monitor from

the lower EPS foam.

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Package Contents

The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing, please contact your local dealer.

Monitor Monitor Base Stand

Power Cable Power Adapter HDMI Cable

Multilingual Installation Guide

G32QC

USB Cable DP Cable Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor.

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