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TUF Gaming Monitor
VG32U Series
User Guide
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Copyright © 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless
such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the
product is defaced or missing.
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owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.
First Edition
January 2023
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi
Takeback Services ..................................................................................... vii
Product information for EU energy label ................................................. vii
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 GamePlus Function ........................................................ 1-4
1.3.4 GameVisual Function ...................................................... 1-5
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base ............................................. 1-6
2.2 Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) ................................. 2-1
2.4 Cable management ...................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Connecting the cables ................................................................. 2-2
2.6 Turning on the monitor ................................................................ 2-3
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Howtorecongure .......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-2
3.2 Specifications ............................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Outline dimensions .................................................................... 3-11
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ............................................................... 3-12
3.5 Supported timing list ................................................................. 3-13
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
tothefollowingtwoconditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• 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 the 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off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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING:Theuseofshieldedcablesforconnectionofthemonitorto
thegraphicscardisrequiredtoassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.
Changesormodicationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsofthe
CanadianInterference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigencesduRéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.
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Safety information
• Beforesettingupthemonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthat
camewiththepackage.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or
moisture.
• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltages
inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnected
andthepowercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or
over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpower
standard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcan
result in fire or electric shock.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalong
periodoftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopower
surges.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor
cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computerswhichhaveappropriateconfiguredreceptaclesmarked
between100-240VAC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
• Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other
settingsthanthecenterpositionmayincreasetheear-/headphones
outputvoltageandthereforethesoundpressurelevel.
• The adapter is only used for this monitor, do not use it for other purpose.
• Yourdeviceusesoneofthefollowingpowersupplies:
-Manufacturer:DeltaElectronics,Inc.,Model:ADP-120VHB
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product(electrical,electronicequipment,andmercury-containing
button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Pleasechecklocalregulationsfordisposalofelectronicproducts.
AEEE yönetmeliine uygundur
Care & Cleaning
• Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables
andpowercord.Followthecorrectliftingtechniqueswhenpositioningthe
monitor.Whenliftingorcarryingthemonitor,grasptheedgesofthemonitor.
Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord.
• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthe
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may
be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner
intended for use with the monitor. Never spray cleaner directly on the
screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• Thescreenmayflickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureofthe
fluorescentlight.TurnoffthePowerSwitchandturnitonagainto
make sure that the flicker disappears.
• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingon
the desktop pattern you use.
• Whenthesameimageisdisplayedforhours,anafterimageofthe
previousscreenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwill
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentrying
to complete a task.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponents
whentryingtocompleteatask.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.
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Where to find more information
Refertothefollowingsourcesforadditionalinformationandforproduct
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardwareandsoftwareproducts.Refertohttp://www.asus.com
2. Optional documentation
Yourproductpackagemayincludeoptionaldocumentationthatmay
have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of
thestandardpackage.
3. About Flicker
https://www.asus.com/Microsite/display/eye_care_technology/
Takeback Services
ASUSrecyclingandtakebackprogramscomefromourcommitmenttothe
higheststandardsforprotectingourenvironment.Webelieveinproviding
solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products,
batteriesandothercomponentsaswellasthepackagingmaterials.
Pleasegotohttp://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htmfordetailrecycling
informationindifferentregion.
Product information for EU energy label
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS
®
LCD monitor!
The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader,
brighterandcrystal-cleardisplay,plusahostoffeaturesthatenhanceyour
viewingexperience.
Withthesefeatures,youcanenjoytheconvenienceanddelightfulvisual
experiencethatthemonitorbringstoyou!
1.2 Package contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Monitor arm
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
Power adapter
Power cord
DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB cable (optional)
• Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.
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1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
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1. ( 5-way)
button
:
• TurnsontheOSDmenu.EnactstheselectedOSDmenuitem.
• Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/
left/right.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby
modeordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
2. button:
• ExitstheOSDmenuitem.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
• TogglestheKeyLockfunctionbetweenonandoffwithalongpressfor
5 seconds.
3. Shortcut1button:
• Default:GamePlus.
• Tochangetheshortcutfunction,gototheMyFavorite>Shortcut>
Shortcut 1 menu.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
4. Shortcut2button:
• Default:GameVisual.
• Tochangetheshortcutfunction,gototheMyFavorite>Shortcut>
Shortcut 2 menu.
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• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode
ordisplaysthe“NOSIGNAL“message.
5. Powerbutton/powerindicator:
• Turns the monitor on/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White ON
Amber Standbymode/Nosignal
OFF OFF
1.3.2 Back view
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1. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/
DisplayPort/Type-C cable is connected.
2. HDMI ports. These ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible
devices.
3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible
device.
4. USB Type-B. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable.
The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor.
5. USB Type-A. These ports are for connection with USB devices,
suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etcandforrmware
upgrade.
6. DCIN port. This port connects the power adapter.
7. Kensington lock slot.
8. Control buttons.
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1.3.3 GamePlus Function
TheGamePlusfunctionprovidesatoolkitandcreatesabettergaming
environmentforuserswhenplayingdifferenttypesofgames.TheFPS
(framespersecond)counterletsyouknowhowsmooththegameis
running.Thecrosshairoverlaywith6differentcrosshairoptionslettingyou
choosetheonethatbestsuitsthegameyou'replaying.Therearealso
on screen timer and stopwatch you can position on the left of the display
soyoucankeeptrackofthegamingtime.DisplayAlignmentdisplays
alignmentlineson4sidesofthescreen,servingasaneasyandhandy
tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly.
ToactiveGamePlus:
1. Press the GamePlus hotkey.
2. Move the ( )buttonup/downtoselectamongdifferentfunctions.
3. Press the ( ) button or move the ( )buttonrighttoconrm
the function you choose, and move the ( ) button up/down to
navigatethroughthesettings.Movethe ( )buttonlefttogoback,
off, and exit.
4. Highlightthedesiredsettingandpressthe ( ) button to activate it.
Press the button to inactivate it.
GamePlus
Main Menu
GamePlus — FPS
counter
GamePlus —
Crosshair
GamePlus — Timer
GamePlus
FPS Counter
Crosshair
Sniper
Timer
Stopwatch
DisplayAlignment
FPS Counter
Crosshair
OFF
Timer
OFF
30:00
40:00
50:00
60:00
90:00
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1.3.4 GameVisual Function
TheGameVisualfunctionhelpsyouselectamongdifferentpicturemodes
in a convenient way.
ToactiveGameVisual:
Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select.
• Scenery mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforsceneryphoto
displayingwithGameVisual
TM
VideointelligenceTechnology.
• Racing Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforracinggameplaying
with GameVisual
TM
VideointelligenceTechnology.
• Cinema Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceformoviewatchingwith
GameVisual
TM
VideointelligenceTechnology.
• RTS/RPG Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforReal-TimeStrategy
(RTS)/Role-PlayingGame(RPG)playingwithGameVisual
TM
VideointelligenceTechnology.
• FPS Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforFirstPersonShooter
gameplayingwithGameVisual
TM
VideointelligenceTechnology.
• sRGB Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforviewingphotosand
graphicsfromPCs.
• MOBA Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceformultiplayeronline
battlearenagameplayingwithGameVisual
TM
Videointelligence
Technology.
• IntheRacingmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-congurable:
Saturation and ASCR.
• InthesRGBmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-congurable:
Brightness,Contrast,Saturation,ColorTemp.,andASCR.
• IntheMOBAmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-congurable:
Saturation and ASCR.
GameVisual
Scenery Mode
Racing Mode
Cinema Mode
RTS/RPG Mode
FPS Mode
sRGB Mode
MOBA Mode
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base
Toassemblethemonitorbase:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Attachthebaseintothearm,makingsurethetabonthearmtsinto
thegrooveonthebase.
3. Fixthebasetothearmbyfasteningthebundledscrew(s).
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damagetothemonitor.
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• Basescrewsize:M4x8mm.
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2.2 Adjusting the monitor
• Foroptimalviewing,werecommendthatyoulookatthefullfaceofthe
monitor,thenadjustthemonitortotheanglethatismostcomfortable
for you.
• Holdthestandtopreventthemonitorfromfallingwhenyouchangeits
angle.
• Therecommendedadjustingangleis-5˚to15˚.
-5°~+15°
• Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjusttheviewingangle.
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount)
Thedetachablearm/baseofthismonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESA
wall mount.
Todetachthearm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Removetherubbersinthefourscrewholes.(Figure1)
3. Removethebase.(Figure2)
4. Useascrewdrivertoremovethescrewonthehinge(Figure3),then
removethehinge.
(Figure1)
2
1
2
1
(Figure2)
(Figure3)
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• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damagetothemonitor.
• TheVESAwallmountkit(100x100mm)ispurchasedseparately.
• UseonlytheULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load
22.7kg(Screwsize:M4x8mm).
2.4 Cable management
Youcanorganizethecablesusingthecablemanagmentslot.Removethe
coverbeforeputtingthecablesthroughtheslotandattachthecoverbackon.
2.5 Connecting the cables
Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:
• To use the earphone: Connecttheendwithplugtypetothemonitor’s
earphonejackwhenanHDMI/DisplayPortsignalisfed.
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• To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable:
a. PlugoneendoftheHDMI/DisplayPortcabletothemonitor’sHDMI/
DisplayPort jack.
b.
Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device’s
HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
• To use the USB 3.2 type-A/B ports: Take the supplied USB 3.2
cable,andplugthesmallerend(type-B)oftheUSBupstreamcableto
themonitor’sUSBupstreamport,andthelargerend(type-A)toyour
computer’s USB 3.2 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the
lastestWindows8.1/Windows10/Windows11operatingsystem.Thatwill
enable the USB ports on the monitor to work.
• Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignal
from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.
• To connect the power cord:
a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input.
b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other
end to a power outlet.
2.6 Turning on the monitor
Press the power button . See
page 1-2
for the location of the power
button. The power indicator lightsupinwhitetoshowthatthemonitor
is ON.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Overclocking
Variable OD
Variable Refresh Rate
ELMB
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
1. Press the ( ) button twice to activate the OSD menu.
2. Move the ( )buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthefunctions.
Highlightthedesiredfunctionandpressthe ( ) button to activate
it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the ( ) button
up/downagaintonavigatethroughthesub-menufunctions.Highlight
the desired submenu function and press the ( ) button or move
the ( )buttonrighttoactivateit.
3. Move the ( )buttonbuttonup/downtochangethesettingsofthe
selected function.
4. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the
( ) button left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To
adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3.
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3.1.2 OSD function introduction
1. Gaming
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Overclocking
Variable OD
Variable Refresh Rate
ELMB
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
• Overclocking:
* ON:Thisfunctionallowsyoutoadjusttherefreshrate.
* Max Refresh Rate:Allowsyoutoselectamaximumrefreshrate
of160Hz.Afterselecting,pressthe
( )
button to activate
thesetting.
• Overclockingmaycausescreenflickering.Toreducesucheffects,
disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try
againwithasaferMax.Refreshrate.
• Variable OD:SpeedsuptheresponsetimebyOverDrive
technology.IncludingLevel0~Level5.
• Variable Refresh Rate:AllowsanAdaptive-Syncsupported
graphicssourcetodynamicallyadjustdisplayrefreshratebased
on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter
free and low-latency display update.
• Variable Refresh Ratecanonlybeactivatedwithin48Hz~160Hzforboth
HDMI and DisplayPort.
• For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please
contact the GPU manufactures..
• ELMB SYNC:AllowsyoutoturnonthefunctionwhenVariable
Refresh Rate is On.Thisfunctioneliminatesscreentearing,
reducesghostingandmotionblurwhenplayinggames.
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• When Variable Refresh Rate is Off, this function can only be activated
whentherefreshrateis120Hz,144Hz,or160Hz.
• GamePlus:Seepage 1-4 for details.
• GameVisual:Seepage 1-5 for details.
• Shadow Boost:Darkcolorenhancementadjustsmonitor
gammacurvetoenrichthedarktonesinanimage,makingdark
scenes and objects much easier to be seen.
• ThisfunctionisonlyavailableinRacingmode,RTS/RPGmode,FPSmode,
or sRGB mode.
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2. Image
Adjusttheimagesettings.
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Brightness
Contrast
VividPixel
HDR Setting
ASCR
Aspect Control
Blue Light Filter
80
80
0
• Brightness:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• ThisfunctionisnotavailablewhenELMB/ELMBSYNCisenabled.
• Contrast:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• VividPixel:Enhancestheoutlineofthedisplayedpictureand
generateshigh-qualityimagesonscreen.
• HDR Setting:SettheHDRmodetoASUSGamingHDR,ASUS
CinemaHDR,orConsoleHDR.TheHDRbrightnesscanbe
adjustedwhentheBrightnessAdjustablefunctionisenabled.
• WhendetectingHDRcontent,an“HDRON”messagewillpopup.When
displayingHDRcontent,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotavailable:ELMB,
GameVisual,ShadowBoost,Brightness,Contrast,ASCR,AspectControl,
BlueLightFilter,ColorTemp.,Gamma,andSaturation.
• ASCR:Turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)
function.
• This function is only available under Scenery Mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/
RPG Mode or FPS Mode.
• Aspect Control:Selecttheaspectratioandadjustthescreen
position.
• This function is not available when HDR is enabled.
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• Blue Light Filter:
* Level 0:Nochange.
* Level 1~4:Thehigherthelevel,thelessbluelightisscattered.
WhenBlueLightFilterisactivated,thedefaultsettingsofRacing
Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3,
theBrightnessfunctionisuser-congurable.Level4isoptimized
setting.ItiscompliancewithTUVLowBlueLightCertication.
TheBrightnessfunctionisnotuser-congurable.
Pleaserefertothefollowingtoalleviateeyestrains:
• Usersshouldtakesometimeawayfromthedisplayifworkingforlong
hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1
hourofcontinuousworkingatthecomputer.Takingshortandfrequent
breaksismoreeffectivethanasinglelongerbreak.
• To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye
periodicallybyfocusingonobjectsthatarefaraway.
• Eyeexercisescanhelptoreduceseyestrain.Repeattheseexercises
often.Ifeyestraincontinuespleaseconsultaphysician.Eyeexercises:(1)
Repeatinglookupanddown(2)Slowlyrollyoureyes(3)Moveyoureyes
diagonal.
• HighenergybluelightmayleadtoeyestrainandAMD(Age-Related
MacularDegeneration).BluelightFiltertoreduce70%(max.)harmfulblue
lighttoavoidingCVS(ComputerVisionSyndrome).
3. Color
Setadesiredcolorsettingfromthismenu.
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Color Temp.
Saturation50
• Color Temp.:Contains4modesincludingCool, Normal, Warm,
and User Mode.
• Saturation:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
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4. Input Select
In this function, you can select your desired input source or allow to
automatically detect the input source.
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Auto Input Detection
DisplayPort
HDMI-2
HDMI-1
5. PIP/PBP Setup
Configurethemulti-picturerelatedsettings.ThePBPmodecannotbe
enabled when the Variable Refresh Rate function is enabled.
Gaming
Image
Color
Input Select
PIP/PBP Setup
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
PIP / PBP Mode
PIP / PBP Source
Color Setting
PIP Size
• PIP/PBP Mode:EnablethePIP/PBPfunctionandselectthesplit
screen type.
• PIP/PBP Source:Selectthevideoinputsourceforthe
designatedsplitscreen.
• Color Setting:SettheGameVisualmodeforthedesignated
split screen.
• PIP Size:Adjusttheinsetwindowsize.
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6. MyFavorite
Adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function.
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Shortcut
Customized Setting
MyFavorite
System Setup
• Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2:Setstheshortcutfunctionsforshortcut
buttons.
• When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut button
maynotsupport.Availablefunctionchoicesforshortcut:GamePlus,
GameVisual, Variable OD, Brightness, Mute, Shadow Boost, Contrast,
Input Select, HDR Setting, Blue Light Filter, Volume, and Customized
Setting-1/Customized Setting-2.
• Customized Setting:Loads/Savesallsettingsonthemonitor.
7. System Setup
Adjustthesystemconguration.
ASUS TUF GAMING
VG32UQA1A Racing Mode144Hz
3840x2160
GameVisual
HDMI-1
Input Source
OFF
HDR
Back Enter Exit
Language
Sound
USB Setup
Power Indicator
Power Key Lock
Key Lock
Power Setting
OSD Setup
MyFavorite
System Setup
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• Language:SelectsanavailablelanguagefortheOSDmenu.
TheoptionsincludeEnglish,French,German,Spanish,Italian,
Dutch,Russian,Polish,Japanese,Korean,Persian,Thai,
Indonesian, and Ukrainian.
• Sound:
* Volume:Adjuststhevolumelevelfrom0to100.
* Mute: If checked, mutes the volume.
* Sound Source: Select the monitor sound comes from which
source.
• USB Setup > USB Hub:ConfigureUSBportsettings.
* On During StandbyallowstheUSBdownstreamportstocharge
external devices when the monitor is turned on or in standby
mode.
* Off During StandbyallowstheUSBdownstreamportstocharge
external devices only when the monitor is turned on.
• Power Indicator:TurnsthepowerLEDindicatoron/off.
• Power Key Lock:Enablesordisablesthepowerkey.
• Key Lock:Enablethisfunctiontodisableallfunctionkeys.
Press the Navigation button down for more than five seconds to
cancel the key lock function.
• Power Setting:Setsthepowermode.Ifthesettingissetto
Standard Mode,itmayresultinhigherpowerconsumption.On
theotherhand,ifthesettingissettoPower Saving Mode, it
may cause limited luminance performance.
• OSD Setup:
* Sets the OSD menu position.
* AdjuststheOSDtimeoutfrom10to120seconds.
* AdjuststheOSDbackgroundfromopaquetotransparent.
* EnablesordisablestheDDC/CIfunction.
• DisplayPort Stream:SelectDisplayPort1.2orDisplayPort1.4
accordingtothegraphiccardDPversion.
• Information:Showsthemonitorinformation.
• All Reset:SelectYEStorevertallsettingstothefactorydefault
mode.
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3.2 Specications
Model VG32UQA1A
Panel Size 31.5inches(80.01cm)diagonal
Max. Resolution 3840(H)x2160(V)pixels
Brightness(Typ.) 400cd/m
2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 2500:1
ViewingAngle(CR≤10) 178°(V);178°(H)
Display Colors 1.07Bcolors(8bits+Hi-FRC)
Response Time (Typ.) <4ms (G to G), 1ms MPRT
Color temperature
selection
4 color temperatures
Digitalinput
HDMI v2.1 x 2, DisplayPort v1.4 x 1, Audio out x 1, USB Type-B x 1,
USB Type-A x 2
Earphonejack Yes
Audio input No
Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS
Colors Black
PowerLED White (On)/Amber (Standby)
Tilt +15˚~-5˚
Pivot No
Swivel No
Heightadjustment No
VESAwallmounting 100x100mm
Kensingtonlock Yes
VoltageRating
120WadapterDC20V6A
AC100~240Vat50/60Hz(DeltaElectronics,Inc.ADP-120VHB)
Power consumption <45W**
Standby power
consumption
<0.5W
Power off power
consumption
<0.3W
Temperature
Operatingtemperature:0~40˚C
Non-operatingtemperature:-20~60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D)
without stand
716x427x55mm
Dimension (W x H x D)
with stand
716x496x214mm
Box Dimension
(W x H x D)
950x550x156mm
NetWeight(incl.stand) 7.5kg
GrossWeight(Esti.) 10.5kg
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Model VG32UQA1A
Muti-language
27Languages(English,SimpliedChinese,TraditionalChinese,
Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Dutch,
Portuguese,Czech,Croatia,Romania,Turkish,Arabic,Danish,
Finnish,Greek,Hungarian,Slovak,Slovenian,Swedish,Polish,
Korean&Persian),Ukraine
Accessories
Adapter, Power Cord, HDMI cable(optional), DP cable(optional),
USB cable(optional), Warranty Card, QSG
Compliance and
Standards
cTUVus,CU,CB,CE,ErP,FCC,ICES-3,EUEnergylabel,CEC,
CCC,RCM,BSMI,VCCI,RoHS,J-MOSS,MEPS,WEEE,Windows
8.1/10/11WHQL,CEL,KCC,e-Standby,sDoC,TUVickerfree
andlowbluelight,HDMIandDPcertied,FreeSyncpremium,
UkrSEPRO
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
** Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/ USB/ Card reader connection.
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ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG32U Series
3.3 Outline dimensions
715.8
496.1
54.5
239.3
100
100
22.9
426.9
57.8
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Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Problem Possible Solution
PowerLEDisnotON
• Press the
( )
button to check if the monitor is
in the ON mode.
• Check if the power adapter is connected to the
monitor and the power cord is properly connected to
the adapter and the power outlet.
• Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD.
Select ONtoturnonpowerLED.
ThepowerLEDlightsamberand
thereisnoscreenimage
• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON
mode.
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedthe
monitor and the computer.
• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurenoneofthe
pins are bent.
• Connect the computer with another available monitor
tocheckifthecomputerisproperlyworking.
Screenimageistoolightordark • AdjusttheContrastandBrightnesssettingsviaOSD.
Screenimagebouncesorawave
patternispresentintheimage
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedto
the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
Screenimagehascolordefects
(white does not look white)
• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurethatnoneof
the pins are bent.
• Perform Reset via OSD.
• Select the appropriate Color Temperature via OSD.
No sound or sound is low • Adjustthevolumesettingsofbothyourmonitorand
computer.
• Make sure the computer sound card driver is
properly installed and activated.
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ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG32U Series
3.5 Supported timing list
Resolution Frequency
HDMI DP
Refresh Rate Refresh Rate
640x480 60Hz 60Hz
640x480 75Hz 75Hz
720x480 60Hz 60Hz
800x600 60Hz 60Hz
800x600 75Hz 75Hz
1024x768 60Hz 60Hz
1024x768 75Hz 75Hz
1280x1024 60Hz 60Hz
1280x720 60Hz 60Hz
1440x900 60Hz 60Hz
1680x1050 60Hz 60Hz
1920x1080 24Hz 60Hz
1920x1080 50Hz 60Hz
1920x1080 60Hz 50Hz
1920x1080 100Hz 120Hz
1920x1080 120Hz 100Hz
1920x2160
X
60Hz
2560x1440 60Hz 60Hz
2560x1440 120Hz 120Hz
2560x1440 144Hz 144Hz
3840x2160 24Hz
X
3840x2160 30Hz 30Hz
3840x2160 50Hz 50Hz
3840x2160 60Hz 60Hz
3840x2160 100Hz 100Hz
3840x2160 120Hz 120Hz
3840x2160 144Hz 144Hz
3840x2160 160Hz(overclock) 160Hz(overclock)

Specifications

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