If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor� Alternatively, please
visit https://www�msi�com/support/ for further guidance�
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Safety Instructions
◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly�◙ All cautions and warnings on the device or user’s manual should be noted�◙ Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference�
To prevent re or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high
temperature�
Lay this device on a reliable at surface before setting it up.
◙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to
the power outlet� Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug� The
device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet�
◙ Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket o if the device
would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
The ventilator on the device is used for air convection and to prevent the device
from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�
Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature above 60OC or below -20OC, which may damage the device�
NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40OC�
When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug� Use a piece of soft
cloth rather than industrial chemical to clean the device� Never pour any liquid
into the opening; that could damage the device or cause electric shock�
Preface
Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it� Do not place
anything on the power cord�
Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device�
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 work according to user’s
manual�
◙ The device has dropped and damaged�◙ The device has obvious sign of breakage�
Green Product Features
◙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by◙ Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health◙ Easily dismantled and recycled◙ Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling◙ Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades◙ Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
◙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life�
◙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling
and disposing of their end-of-life products�
◙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling
information�
◙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi�com for information regarding
proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products�
viv
★ Warning! Overuse of screens is likely to aect eyesight.
★ Recommendations:
1� Take a 10-minute break for every 30 minutes of screen time�
2� Children under 2 years of age should have no screen time� For children aged
2 years and over, screen time should be limited to less than one hour per day�
CE Conformity
This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating
to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive
(2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (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 Ocial Journal of the
European Union�
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� This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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 measures listed below:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna�■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver�■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected�
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�
Notice 1
The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment�
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits�
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules� 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�
MSI Computer Corp.
901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA
(626) 913-0828
www�msi�com
Preface
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, products of “electrical and
electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore
and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take
back such products at the end of their useful life�
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), MSI
provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011"
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0�1 weight % and 0�01
weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule�
Turkey EEE Regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey
Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by
the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 № 1057,
in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment�
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�
1
Getting Started
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�
IMPORTANT
•
The illustrations are for reference only� Your monitor may vary in appearance�
•
Do not use any sharp objects on the monitor�
Package Contents
1� Monitor
2� Stand
3� Stand Base with Screw
4� Power Adapter & Power Cord
5� HDMI Cable
6� DisplayPort Cable
7� USB Upstream Cable (to enable the USB ports on the monitor)
8� Quick Start Guide
9� Warranty Card
* Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing�
* Package contents may vary by country�
Getting Started
Installing the Monitor Stand
1� Fit the stand to the monitor�
2� Tighten the stand with the stand screws�
3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base�
IMPORTANT
Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel�
1
1-31-2
2
3
Adjusting the Monitor
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O
20
O
130mm
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities�
IMPORTANT
Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor�
Monitor Overview
Getting Started
9
9
354
4
10
7
6
8
1-51-4
2
1
1
2
3
Power Button
Navi Key
Power Jack
4
HDMI Port
DisplayPort
5
USB Type-C Port (For Optix MAG321CURV)
6
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up
to 5V/3A (15W) power delivery� It only carries video signals and
doesn’t support data transmission function�
USB Type B Upstream Port
7
For USB Upstream Cable�
IMPORTANT
Check the package for USB
Upstream Cable and connect
it to the PC and monitor� Once
this cable is connected, the
USB Type A Downstream
Ports on the monitor will be
ready for use�
Headphone Jack
8
USB Type A Downstream Port
9
Kensington Lock
10
To Monitor
To PC
Connecting the Monitor to PC
1� Turn o your computer.
2� Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable from the monitor to your computer�
3� Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord� (Figure A)
4� Connect the power adapter to the monitor power jack� (Figure B)
5� Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet� (Figure C)
6� Turn on the monitor� (Figure D)
7� Select your Input Source at OSD menu and power on the computer�
B
C
Getting Started
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A
D
OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup�
IMPORTANT
All information is subject to change without prior notice�
2
2-2
Navi Key
The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu�
Navi Key
The Navi Key default settings are as follows�
Navi KeyHot Key
(When OSD menu is OFF)
Middle Button OSD Main Menu
Optix MAG321CURV
Optix MAG322CQRV
UpGame Mode■ Press Middle
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit without
applying mode
eect.
DownScreen Assistance ■ Press Middle
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit�
OSD Setup
Basic Operations
(When OSD menu is ON)
■ Entering submenus
■ Conrming a selection or
setting
2-3
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Allowing upward adjustment
in function values
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Allowing downward
adjustment in function values
2-4
Navi KeyHot Key
(When OSD menu is OFF)
LeftAlarm Clock■ Press Middle
RightInput Source
Optix MAG321CURV
Optix MAG322CQRV
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
select�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit�
■ Press Middle
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
select�
■ Press Left Button
to exit�
Basic Operations
(When OSD menu is ON)
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Exiting the current menu
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Entering submenus
Users may enter the OSD Menu to customize their own Navi Key Hot Keys.
More Hot Key options are as below�
Navi Key Hot Key OptionsOperations
Brightness■ Press Middle Button to save value and exit�
■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit�
OSD Setup
PIP/PBP■ Press Middle Button to conrm selection and
exit�
■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit�
Refresh Rate■ Press Middle Button to conrm selection and
exit�
■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to
turn o the Refresh Rate.
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2-6
OSD Setup via Navi Key
Press the Middle button of Navi Key to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main
menu� Use the Up, Down, Left, Right buttons to tune the desired function menus to
suit your personal preferences�
Optix MAG321CURV
Optix MAG322CQRV
OSD Setup
h GAMING
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
Game ModeUserDefault mode� All items can be adjusted by users�
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your mode type.
Night VisionOFF
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A�I�
Response TimeNormal■ Users can adjust Response Time in any Mode�
Fast
Fastest
Anti Motion
Blur (For Optix
MAG322CQRV)
Zero Latency
Refresh RateLocationLeft Top■ Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any Mode�
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
ON
All items can be adjusted by users�
This function optimizes background brightness and is
recommended for FPS games�
■ Response Time will be grayed out while Anti
Motion Blur is enabled�
■ Response Time has to be set to Fast after Anti
Motion Blur is disabled�
■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion
Blur is set to ON�
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR and
Brightness cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out�
■ Response time will be grayed out while Anti Motion
Blur is enabled�
■ Anti Motion Blur will be grayed out while Adaptive
Sync or PIP/PBP is set to ON�
■ 1:1 of Screen Size will be grayed out while Anti
Motion Blur is set to ON�
■ Zero Latency default is ON�
■ Zero Latency helps to reduce the signal throughput
timing�
■ Default Refresh Rate Location is Left Bottom�
Location is adjustable in OSD Menu� Press the
Middle Button to conrm and apply your Refresh
Rate Location�
■ This monitor follows and works at the Operating
System’s preset Screen Refresh Rate�
2-7
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
Alarm ClockLocationLeft Top■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode�
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
15:0000:01~99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen
Assistance
None■ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any Mode�
■ After setting the time, press the Middle Button to
activate the timer�
■ Default Alarm Clock Location is Left Top� Users
can select their own location�
■ Screen Assistance default is None�
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Adaptive Sync
(For Optix
MAG322CQRV)
(OFF)
(ON)
■ Adaptive Sync prevents screen tearing�
■ DisplayPort or HDMI default is ON and can be
adjusted ON/OFF in any mode, any resolution, any
input source and any screen refresh rate�
■ Anti Motion Blur, PIP/PBP and 1:1 of Screen Size
will be grayed out if Adaptive Sync is enabled�
OSD Setup
h Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Pro ModeUserDefault mode� All items can be adjusted by users�
Reader
All items can be adjusted by users�Cinema
Designer
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your mode type.
Eye Saver
HDCR
Anti Motion
Blur (For Optix
MAG322CQRV)
Image
Enhancement
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
OFF■ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
■ Eye Saver protects your eyes against blue light�
When enabled, Eye Saver adjusts the screen color
temperature to a more yellow glow�
■ Users can adjust Eye Saver in any Mode�
■ When Pro Mode is set to Reader, it is mandatory to
enable Eye Saver�
■ HDCR default is OFF� Users can adjust HDCR in
any Mode�
■ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the
contrast of images�
■ When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out�
■ HDCR and Anti Motion Blur cannot be enabled
simultaneously�
■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion
Blur is set to ON�
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR and
Brightness cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out�
■ Response time will be grayed out while Anti Motion
Blur is enabled�
■ Anti Motion Blur will be grayed out while Adaptive
Sync or PIP/PBP is set to ON�
■ 1:1 of Screen Size will be grayed out while Anti
Motion Blur is set to ON�
improve their acutance�
■ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any
Mode�
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h Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
Brightness0-100■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG
Contrast0-100■ Contrast default is 50�
Sharpness0-5■ Sharpness default is 0� Users can adjust
Color
Temperature
Screen SizeOptix
2-10
Cool■ Color Temperature default is Normal�
Normal
Warm
CustomizationR (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
MAG321CURV
Optix
MAG322CQRV
19” ■ Screen Size default is 16:9.
24”
4:3
16:9
Auto■ Screen Size default is Auto.
4:3
16:9
1:1
and Reader mode�
■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion
Blur, HDR or HDCR is enabled� (HDR for Optix
MAG321CURV only)
■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode�
Sharpness in any Mode�
■ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images�
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your
mode type�
■ Users can adjust Color Temperature in
Customization mode.
■ Customization mode default is 50/50/50.
■ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any
resolution and any screen refresh rate�
■ Anti Motion Blur and Zero Latency will be grayed
out when Screen Size is set to 1:1.
■ If users set Screen Size to 1:1 and then enable
PIP, Screen Size will be reset to Auto and 1:1 will
be grayed out�
■ 1:1 will be grayed out when PIP, Anti Motion Blur
or Adaptive Sync is enabled�
■ Screen Size will be grayed out when PBP is
enabled�
h Input Source
1st Level Menu Description
HDMI1 Users can adjust Input Source in any Mode�
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
(For Optix
MAG321CURV)
OSD Setup
h PIP/PBP
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
OFF■ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to
PIPSourceHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
(For Optix
MAG321CURV)
PIP SizeSmall
Medium
Large
LocationLeft Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Display Switch
Audio Switch
PBPSourceHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
(For Optix
MAG321CURV)
Display Switch
Audio Switch
simultaneously display multiple video sources
on one screen� One program is displayed on
the full screen at the same time as one or
more other programs are displayed in inset
windows�
■ PBP (Picture by Picture) is a similar feature
that displays two input sources side-by-side
on the screen�
■ PIP/PBP default is OFF�
■ Display Switch allows users to switch between
primary and secondary input sources�
■ Audio Switch allows users to switch between
primary and secondary digital audio sources�
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h Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Up / Down / Left
/ Right
OFF■ Up Button default is Game Mode�
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP
Refresh Rate
■ Down Button default is Screen Assistance�
■ Left Button default is Alarm Clock�
■ Right Button default is Input Source�
■ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menu�
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h Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Language繁體中文■ Language factory default is English�
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
ไทย
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages coming
soon)
Transparency0~5 Transparency default is 0� Users can adjust
OSD Time Out5-30sOSD Time Out default is 20s� Users can adjust OSD
RGB LEDOFFRGB LED default is On� Users can adjust RGB LED
ON
ResetYESUsers can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
NO
■ Users have to press the Middle Button to conrm
and apply the Language setting�
■ Language is an independent setting� Users’ own
language setting will override the factory default�
When users set Reset to Yes, Language will not
be changed�
Transparency in any Mode�
Time Out in any Mode�
to On or O.
Default in any Mode�
Appendix
IMPORTANT
All information is subject to change without prior notice�