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• 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: M27F

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 2011/65/EU y la Declaración 2015/863.

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

CE Dichiarazione di conformità

I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva Ecodesign EMC 2009/125/EC, Direttiva RoHS 2011/65/EU e Dichiarazione 2015/863.

La conformità con tali direttive viene valutata utilizzando gli Standard europei armonizzati applicabili.

Deklaracja zgodności UE Unii Europejskiej

Urządzenie jest zgodne z następującymi dyrektywami: Dyrektywa kompatybilności elektromagnetycznej 2014/30/UE, Dyrektywa niskonapięciowej 2014/35/UE, Dyrektywa ErP 2009/125/WE, Dyrektywa RoHS 2011/65/UE i dyrektywa2015/863.

Niniejsze urządzenie zostało poddane testom i stwierdzono jego zgodność z wymaganiami dyrektywy.

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ES Prohlášení o shodě

Toto zařízení splňuje požadavky Směrnice o Elektromagnetické kompatibilitě 2014/30/EU, Směrnice o Nízkém napětí 2014/35/EU, Směrnice ErP 2009/125/ES, Směrnice RoHS 2011/65/EU a 2015/863.

Tento produkt byl testován a bylo shledáno, že splňuje všechny základní požadavky směrnic.

EK megfelelőségi nyilatkozata

A termék megfelelnek az alábbi irányelvek és szabványok követelményeinek, azok a kiállításidőpontjában érvényes, aktuális változatában: EMC irányelv 2014/30/EU, Kisfeszültségű villamos berendezésekre vonatkozó irányelv2014/35/EU, Környezetbarát tervezésről szóló irányelv 2009/125/EK, RoHS irányelv 2011/65/EU és 2015/863.

Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ

Είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις διατάξεις των παρακάτω Οδηγιών της Ευρωπαϊκής Κοινότητας: Οδηγία 2014/30/ΕΕ σχετικά με την ηλεκτρομαγνητική συμβατότητα, Οοδηγία χαμηλή τάση 2014/35/EU, Οδηγία 2009/125/ΕΚ σχετικά με τον οικολογικό σχεδιασμό, Οδηγία RoHS 2011/65/ΕΕ και 2015/863.

Η συμμόρφωση με αυτές τις οδηγίες αξιολογείται χρησιμοποιώντας τα ισχύοντα εναρμονισμένα ευρωπαϊκά πρότυπα.

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。

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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

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。

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Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking

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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 condion. ⁁侫2.˶◯˷Ὢ㊯娚枭旸䓐䈑岒󰶔䘦↮㭼⏓慷㛒崭↢䘦↮㭼⏓慷➢㸾ῤˤ Note 2;˶ percentage of reference value of presence. ⁁侫3.˶炼˷Ὢ㊯娚枭旸䓐䈑岒䁢㌺昌枭䚖ˤ Note 3;The˶炼˷indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exempon.

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Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

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Polybrominated

diphenyls ethers

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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 ......................................................................................................... 10

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 12

Unpacking ........................................................................................................................ 12

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 14

Product Overview ..........................................................................................................15

Getting Started.........................................................................................................................17

Installing the Monitor Base ........................................................................................ 17

Adjusting the Viewing Angle .....................................................................................19

Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) ..........................................................20

Making Connections .................................................................................................... 22

Using the Device ......................................................................................................................23

Turning the Power On/O .......................................................................................... 23

User Comfort Recommendations ............................................................................ 24

Selecting the Input Source .........................................................................................24

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 25

Quick Menu ......................................................................................................................25

Congure the Device Settings .................................................................................. 33

Appendices ................................................................................................................................42

Specications .................................................................................................................. 42

Supported Timing List .................................................................................................. 43

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................44

Basic Care .......................................................................................................................... 45

Notes on USB Charging ............................................................................................... 45

GIGABYTE Service Information ................................................................................. 45

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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 Power Cable

Power Adapter HDMI Cable USB Cable

Multilingual Installation Guide

M27F

Warranty Card

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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Product Overview

Front View

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1 Power LED

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Rear View

1 2 3

DP HDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0 DCTYPE-C

DP HDMI-1 HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0DC

4 6 7 8 1095

1 Control button 2 KVM button 3 Kensington lock 4 DisplayPort 5 HDMI ports (x2)

6 USB Type-C port 7 Headphone jack 8 USB upstream port 9 USB 3.0 ports (x2)

10 DC IN jack

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GETTING STARTED

Installing the Monitor Base

1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing

down.

2. Align the monitor base with the stando underneath the stand. Then

attach the base onto the stand.

3. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base

in place.

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4. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table.

5. Remove the small block of EPS foam located in between the rear of

the screen and the stand. Then remove the safety plate from its slot.

Note: By removing the safety plate, you can now adjust the screen to the desired height.

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20°

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 20˚).

5°

Adjusting the Screen Height

Lower or raise the screen to the desired height (0 to 130mm).

130 mm

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Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer.

1. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing

down.

2. Remove the screws securing the stand to the monitor.

3. Remove the stand.

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100 mm

4. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of

the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place.

100 mm

DP HDMI-1 HDMI-2 TYPE-C USB 3.0DC

Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit.

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Making Connections

DP HDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0 DCTYPE-C

Headphone

2 431 5

Mouse & USB disk

Keyboard

drive

Computer

Power

outlet

Computer

1 DisplayPort cable 2 HDMI cable 3 USB Type-C cable 4 USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable

5 USB cable 6 Power adapter and power

cable

7 Headphone cable

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USING THE DEVICE

Turning the Power On/O

Power On

1. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

2. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN jack at the rear of the

monitor.

3. Connect the power cable to a power outlet.

4. 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 no signal, the monitor will show No Signal notication for a while. Then, the monitor will go to power saving mode and the Power LED lights white and starts blinking with a period of one second.

Power O

Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn o the monitor.

Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn o the monitor by moving the Control button down ( ). Refer to page 27.

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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” to 30”).

• 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 half-

hour.

• 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: (1) look up and down (2) slowly roll your eye (3) move your eyes diagonally.

Selecting the Input Source

1. Move the Control button right

( ) to enter the Input menu.

2. Move the Control button up/

down ( ) to select the desired input source. Then press the

Control button to conrm.

Input

HDMI 1

HDMI2

DisplayPort

TYPE-C

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OPERATIONS

Quick Menu

Hot Key

By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specic function.

Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the “Quick Switch” section on page 39.

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 the

Control button to conrm.

Black Equalizer

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Adjust Exit

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• Move the Control button down ( ) to enter the Picture Mode menu.

Move the Control button up/down ( ) to select the

Picture Mode

desired option and press the

Control button to conrm.

Standard

FPS

RTS/RPG

Movie

Reader

sRGB

Select Exit

• Move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Volume menu. Move the Control button

up/down ( ) to adjust the headphone volume

Volume

level and press the Control button to conrm.

Adjust Exit

• 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 ( ).

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Function Key Guide

Press the Control button to display the Main menu.

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SETTING

KVM

(Multi Task)

EXIT

GAME ASSISTMULTI TASK

Game Assist

Exit

Power O

Settings

POWER OFF

Then use the Control button to select the desired function and congure the related settings.

KVM

When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the KVM menu.

KVM

KVM Switch

KVM status

KVM Wizard

KVM ON

USB-B : HDMI 1

KVM Reset

Select Exit

TYPE-C : TYPE-C

• KVM Switch: Switch the input source that has been assigned to USB-B or Type-C connection in the KVM Wizard settings.

When there are several input signals connected to the device, a message box will appear on the screen once the system detected USB Type-C input signal.

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KVM

Press to switch device.

To switch to USB Type-C input source, simply press the KVM button or the Control button.

However, when there is no input signal from currently selected input source, the system will return to the previous connected input source.

Note: This option will be disabled if the KVM button function is disabled (KVM OFF).

• KVM Wizard: Congure the KVM related settings.

Set the input source to be bound with USB Type-B connection rst, and then following with USB Type-C connection.

Select USB-B Display

HDMI 1

HDMI2

DisplayPort

TYPE-C

Select Enter

Select TYPE-C Display

HDMI 1

HDMI2

DisplayPort

TYPE-C

Select Enter

USB-B Display Selection TYPE-C Display Selection

Note: If you set the USB-B Display setting to TYPE-C, the TYPE-C Display menu option will automatically be disabled. You will then see the KVM status in the KVM Wizard page as below.

KVM status

USB-B : TYPE-C

TYPE-C : N/A

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• KVM ON/OFF: Enable/Disable the KVM button function.

√ Select ON to enable the KVM button function. Once the system

detected USB Type-C input signal, a message box will appear on the screen.

KVM

Press to switch device.

Press the KVM button or the Control button to switch to USB Type-C input source.

Note: When the KVM button function is enabled, the KVM ON will be displayed on the left panel.

√ Select OFF to disable the KVM button function.

Note: When the KVM button function is disabled, the KVM OFF will be displayed on the left panel.

• KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default settings.

√ HDMI 1 input source is bound with USB Type-B connection. √ USB Type-C input source is bound with USB Type-C connection. √ The KVM ON/OFF function is set to ON.

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Game Assist

When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Game Assist menu.

GameAssist

Game Info

Crosshair

Dashboard

Display

Alignment

Gaming Timer

Gaming Counter

Refresh Rate

Info Location

Select Exit

OFF

Count Up

Count Down

• Game Info: Congure 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.

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• Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes aiming much easier.

• Dashboard: Congure the dashboard settings.

GameAssist

Game Info

Crosshair

Dashboard

Display

Alignment

OFF

Dashboard Location

CPU Temperature

CPU Frequency

CPU Fan Speed

CPU Usage Rate

GPU Temperature

GPU Frequency

GPU Fan Speed

Select Exit

√ ON: Enable the function. Then select the desired option(s) to be

shown on the screen.

√ OFF: Disable the function.

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√ Dashboard Location: Specify the location of the Dashboard

information to be shown on the screen. Once the Dashboard conguration 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.

CPU Temperature CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency GPU Fan Speed GPU Usage Rate AORUS Mouse DPI

Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer.

• 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.

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Gaming Monitor User Guide

Picture Mode Standard

AMD FreeSync

Premium

Congure the Device Settings

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.

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

Button Guide

Gaming

Congure the game related settings.

Resolution 1920X1080

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Black Equalizer

Aim Stabilizer

OFF

Aim Stabilizer

Black Equalizer

Super Resolution

Display Mode

Overdrive

AMD FreeSync Premium

Overdrive

Balance

Refresh Rate

60 HZ

Picture Mode Standard

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 under the following conditions:

- when the frequency setting is lower than 100Hz.

- when the AMD FreeSync Premium function is activated.

Black Equalizer Adjust the brightness of the black areas.

AMD FreeSync

Premium

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

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Item Description

Super

Sharpen the low resolution images.

Resolution Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of the screen.

• Full: Scale the input image to ll the screen. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images.

• Aspect: Display the input image without geometric distortion lling as much of the screen as possible.

Overdrive Improve the response time of the LCD monitor. AMD

FreeSync

When this function is enabled, it eliminates the screen lag and tearing while playing games.

Premium

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Picture

Congure the image related settings.

Gaming Monitor User Guide

SDR

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Brightness

Standard

FPS

RTS/RPG

Movie

Reader

sRGB

Custom 1

Contrast

Sharpness

Brightness

Contrast

Color Vibrance

Sharpness

Gamma

Color Temp.

Low Blue Light

Gamma

Gamma 3

Picture Mode Standard

Color Temperature

Normal

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

Select the one of the preset picture mode.

• Standard: For editing documents or browsing websites.

• 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.

Then you can congure the following image settings.

Item Description

Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Contrast Adjust the contrast of the image. Color Vibrance Adjust the intensity of the more muted colors. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Gamma Adjust the middle level of luminance.

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Item Description

Color Temperature

Select the color temperature.

Note: Select User Dene to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to your preference.

Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the

screen.

• Level 0: No change.

• Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue

light will be reduced.

Note: Level 10 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certication.

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.

Reset Picture Reset all Picture settings to the default settings.

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Display

Congure the display screen related settings.

Gaming Monitor User Guide

SDR

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Brightness

Contrast

Input

HDMI RGB PC Range

Overscan

Sharpness

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

DisplayPort

TYPE-C

Gamma

Gamma 3

Picture Mode Standard

Color Temperature

Normal

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

Item Description

Input Select the input source. HDMI RGB PC

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.

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System

Congure the system related settings.

SDR

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Brightness

Contrast

Audio

OSD Setting

Quick Switch

Other Settings

Sharpness

Volume

Mute

Gamma

Gamma 3

Picture Mode Standard

Color Temperature

Normal

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

Item Description

Audio Congure the audio settings.

• Volume: Adjust the volume level.

• Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function.

OSD Settings Congure 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 Ye s to conrm.

The button is locked

confirm to unlock OSD

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Item Description

Quick Switch Assign the function of the hot keys.

Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode.

The default setting of the hot keys as below:

D Up ( ): Black Equalizer D Down ( ): Picture Mode D Right ( ): Input D Left ( ): Volume

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 o after a certain amount of time.

• DisplayPort Ver.: Set the DisplayPort version to 1.1 or 1.2.

Note: Make sure to congure this option based on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card.

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Gaming Monitor User Guide

Language

Select an available language for the OSD menu.

SDR

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Brightness

English

互Ṿ

䯑Ṿ

Deutsch

Français

㘶㝽嫯

한국어

Contrast

Sharpness

Gamma

Gamma 3

Picture Mode Standard

Color Temperature

Normal

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

Save Settings

Set the personalized OSD congurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3.

SDR

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Brightness

Setting1

Setting2

Setting3

Contrast

Sharpness

Save

Load

Gamma

Gamma 3

Picture Mode Standard

Color Temperature

Normal

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

Item Description

Save Save the customized settings. Load Load the saved settings.

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Reset All

Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.

Gaming Monitor User Guide

SDR

Gaming

Picture

Display

System

Language

Save Settings

Reset All

Brightness

Contrast

Sharpness

Gamma

Gamma 3

Picture Mode Standard

Color Temperature

Normal

Exit

Move/Adjust

Enter/Confirm

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APPENDICES

Specications

Item Specications

Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 1920 x 1080 Refresh Rate 144Hz LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.31125 x 0.31125 Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Brightness 300nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M Active Display Area 597.6 (H) x 336.15 (V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Frequency 144Hz Input/Output Terminals • 2x HDMI 2.0

• 1x DP1.2

• 1x Headphone

• 1x USB upstream

Power Supply AC 100~240V at 50/60Hz AC Adapter Model Asian Power Devices Inc. DA-65C19

Dongguan Yingju Power Co., Ltd. YJS065l-1903420D

Power Consumptions • On: 61W (Max.)

• Standby: 0.5W

• O: 0.3W

Dimensions (W x H x D) 615.1 x 533.6 x 202.97 mm (with stand)

• 2x USB 3.0 (downstream, 5V/1.5A)

• 1x USB Type-C (5V/3A)

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Item Specications

Weight • 5.5 ±0.5 kgs (with stand)

• 3.3 ±0.5 kgs (without stand)

Temperature Range

0°C to 40°C

(operation)

Note: Specications subject to change without notice.

Supported Timing List

Gaming Monitor User Guide

Timing List HDMI 2.0

640x480@60Hz 640x480@75Hz 720x480@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@75Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@120Hz 1280x720@144Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@144Hz

V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V

V V

Display Port 1.2 /

USB Type-C

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Gaming Monitor User Guide

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.

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. Refer to page 24 or 37.

• Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. Refer to page 35.

The image does not ll the entire

• Try dierent Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting. Refer to page 34.

screen The colors are

distorted

• Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected.

• Congure the image related settings. Refer to the “Picture” section.

No sound or volume is low

• Make sure the headphone cable is properly connected.

• Adjust the volume level. Refer to page 26 or 38.

• Adjust your computer sound related settings.

Note: If the problem persists, please contact our customer service for further assistance.

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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 uid 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

GIGABYTE Service Information

More service information, please visit GIGABYTE ocial website: https://www.gigabyte.com/

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GIGABYTE M27F User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Regulatory Notices

Safety Precautions

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Package Contents

Product Overview

GETTING STARTED

Installing the Monitor Base

Adjusting the Viewing Angle

Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

Making Connections

USING THE DEVICE

User Comfort Recommendations

Selecting the Input Source

OPERATIONS

Quick Menu

APPENDICES

Supported Timing List

Troubleshooting

Basic Care

Notes on USB Charging

GIGABYTE Service Information