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... screen. • Disconnect the power cable if the monitor is compatible with the power specification in a stable and well-ventilated place. • Do not place the monitor near water, drinks, or all types of time. • Do not attempt to clean the monitor if required. Do not cover or block the ventilation holes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at factory reset/default setting mode (Brightness 40%, Contrast...
... screen. • Disconnect the power cable if the monitor is compatible with the power specification in a stable and well-ventilated place. • Do not place the monitor near water, drinks, or all types of time. • Do not attempt to clean the monitor if required. Do not cover or block the ventilation holes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at factory reset/default setting mode (Brightness 40%, Contrast...
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... manufacturer of the product set. • ALWAYS use furniture that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its controls. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so ...they cannot be tripped over due to earthquakes or other materials that may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Monitor User's Manual Stability Hazard Precautions The product may be located between the product and supporting ...
... manufacturer of the product set. • ALWAYS use furniture that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its controls. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so ...they cannot be tripped over due to earthquakes or other materials that may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Monitor User's Manual Stability Hazard Precautions The product may be located between the product and supporting ...
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... into the Remote Control 15 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 16 Making Connections...18 Using the Device...19 Turning the Power On/Off 19 User Comfort Recommendations 20 ASS (AORUS Smart System) of Image Sticking Prevention 21 Selecting the Input Source 23 Operations...24 Quick Menu...24 Configure the Device Settings 29 Appendices...40 Specifications...40 Supported Timing List 41 Troubleshooting...42 Basic Care...43 Notes on USB Charging 43 GIGABYTE Service Information 43...
... into the Remote Control 15 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 16 Making Connections...18 Using the Device...19 Turning the Power On/Off 19 User Comfort Recommendations 20 ASS (AORUS Smart System) of Image Sticking Prevention 21 Selecting the Input Source 23 Operations...24 Quick Menu...24 Configure the Device Settings 29 Appendices...40 Specifications...40 Supported Timing List 41 Troubleshooting...42 Basic Care...43 Notes on USB Charging 43 GIGABYTE Service Information 43...
User Manual
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Monitor Monitor Bases (x2) Remote Control Power Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable Multilingual Installation Guide AORUS FO48U Warranty Card DP Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of them is missing, please contact your packaging box. Package Contents The following items come with your local dealer. If any of the monitor. - 9 - Monitor User's Manual Note: We highly recommended to use at least two people to move the monitor.
Monitor Monitor Bases (x2) Remote Control Power Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable Multilingual Installation Guide AORUS FO48U Warranty Card DP Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of them is missing, please contact your packaging box. Package Contents The following items come with your local dealer. If any of the monitor. - 9 - Monitor User's Manual Note: We highly recommended to use at least two people to move the monitor.
User Manual
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Connect other end of the the power cable to use the button on the monitor. Note: • You can also use the button on the remote control to turn on the screen, you turn off the monitor. - 19 - The Power LED will light in the Settings menu. Note: • When the Main menu appears on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in white, indicating the monitor is ready to a power outlet. 3. Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off...
Connect other end of the the power cable to use the button on the monitor. Note: • You can also use the button on the remote control to turn on the screen, you turn off the monitor. - 19 - The Power LED will light in the Settings menu. Note: • When the Main menu appears on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in white, indicating the monitor is ready to a power outlet. 3. Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off...
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... image retention occurrence, if the monitor has been in use for more than 4 hours or 1500 hours respectively. - 21 - When the AOCS process begins, the montior will display a warning message and the power LED starts flashing white. You can also start the APCS manually via the OSD menu. Note: • If you turn off the monitor during the APCS/AOCS process, press the button on the remote control...
... image retention occurrence, if the monitor has been in use for more than 4 hours or 1500 hours respectively. - 21 - When the AOCS process begins, the montior will display a warning message and the power LED starts flashing white. You can also start the APCS manually via the OSD menu. Note: • If you turn off the monitor during the APCS/AOCS process, press the button on the remote control...
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... dark screen. Warning! Monitor User's Manual ASC (AORUS Static Control) If the monitor has not been in use for a period of time, the ASC starts to prevent the image retention. The message will see the word "AORUS" appearing randomly on . • The number of APCS/AOCS executions. If the instructions are automatically reset in order to reduce the brightness of the screen gradually or activate the screen...
... dark screen. Warning! Monitor User's Manual ASC (AORUS Static Control) If the monitor has not been in use for a period of time, the ASC starts to prevent the image retention. The message will see the word "AORUS" appearing randomly on . • The number of APCS/AOCS executions. If the instructions are automatically reset in order to reduce the brightness of the screen gradually or activate the screen...
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... adjust the setting and press the Control button to confirm. ) to navigate through the menu and make adjustments. Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Move the Control button up ( menu. Monitor User's Manual OPERATIONS Note: You can either use the Control button or the Navigation/Enter buttons on page 37. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the "Quick Switch" section on the remote control...
... adjust the setting and press the Control button to confirm. ) to navigate through the menu and make adjustments. Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Move the Control button up ( menu. Monitor User's Manual OPERATIONS Note: You can either use the Control button or the Navigation/Enter buttons on page 37. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the "Quick Switch" section on the remote control...
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... Main menu appears on the screen. AORUS Info Crosshair Display Alignment GameAssist Gaming Timer OFF Gaming Counter Count Up Refresh Rate Count Down Info Location Select Exit - 27 - Monitor User's Manual Once the Dashboard configuration is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of the selected function(s) on the screen, move the Control button right ( ) to the SOC through the USB port and display...
... Main menu appears on the screen. AORUS Info Crosshair Display Alignment GameAssist Gaming Timer OFF Gaming Counter Count Up Refresh Rate Count Down Info Location Select Exit - 27 - Monitor User's Manual Once the Dashboard configuration is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of the selected function(s) on the screen, move the Control button right ( ) to the SOC through the USB port and display...
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... Overdrive Smart OD Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Aim Stabilizer Sync Black Equalizer Super Resolution Display Mode Display Position Adaptive Sync Refresh Rate 60 HZ Adaptive Sync OFF Picture Mode Green 10 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Aim Stabilizer Sync When this function is lower than 100Hz. - c Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings. when the frequency setting is enabled, it reduces...
... Overdrive Smart OD Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Aim Stabilizer Sync Black Equalizer Super Resolution Display Mode Display Position Adaptive Sync Refresh Rate 60 HZ Adaptive Sync OFF Picture Mode Green 10 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Aim Stabilizer Sync When this function is lower than 100Hz. - c Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings. when the frequency setting is enabled, it reduces...
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... picture mode settings. • Custom 2: Customized picture mode settings. • Custom 3: Customized picture mode settings. • Green: For saving the power consumption of the image. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the monitor. SDR Brightness 40 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Green Sharpness 5 Gamma 22 Color Temp. Advance Contrast Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. 6 axis Color An advanced color adjustment that user can configure the following image settings...
... picture mode settings. • Custom 2: Customized picture mode settings. • Custom 3: Customized picture mode settings. • Green: For saving the power consumption of the image. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the monitor. SDR Brightness 40 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Green Sharpness 5 Gamma 22 Color Temp. Advance Contrast Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. 6 axis Color An advanced color adjustment that user can configure the following image settings...
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Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Input Description Select the input source. - 33 - Monitor User's Manual Note: The following picture modes will be shown only when HDR function is activated. Picture Mode Green 40 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Display Configure the display screen related settings. Normal Gaming HDR 1000 Brightness Picture HDR_Game Contrast Display HDR_Movie Light Enhance PIP/PBP HDR_HLG Color Enhance System Dark Enhance Save Settings Local Dimming •...
Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Input Description Select the input source. - 33 - Monitor User's Manual Note: The following picture modes will be shown only when HDR function is activated. Picture Mode Green 40 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Display Configure the display screen related settings. Normal Gaming HDR 1000 Brightness Picture HDR_Game Contrast Display HDR_Movie Light Enhance PIP/PBP HDR_HLG Color Enhance System Dark Enhance Save Settings Local Dimming •...
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... the input image to be bound SDR Brightness with CUonStrBasTt ype-B Schoarnpnneses ction aGnamdmUa SB TypCeolo-rCTemp. 40 connec50tion. 5 22 Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming Input KVM Switch USB-B Picture KVM KVM Wizard Type-C Display HDR KVM Reset PIP/PBP RGB PC Range System Overscan Save Settings Reset all Exit Move/Adjust • KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default sEenttetr/iCnognfisrm. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input...
... the input image to be bound SDR Brightness with CUonStrBasTt ype-B Schoarnpnneses ction aGnamdmUa SB TypCeolo-rCTemp. 40 connec50tion. 5 22 Normal Picture Mode Green Gaming Input KVM Switch USB-B Picture KVM KVM Wizard Type-C Display HDR KVM Reset PIP/PBP RGB PC Range System Overscan Save Settings Reset all Exit Move/Adjust • KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default sEenttetr/iCnognfisrm. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input...
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... window. • USB Control: Select the control source from USB-B or Type-C. • PBP Size: Adjust the window size. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from . Note: PIP/PBP is not compatible with HDR and Adaptive Sync functions. - 35 - SDR Brightness Contrast 40 50 Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Sharpness 5 Gamma 22 Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust...
... window. • USB Control: Select the control source from USB-B or Type-C. • PBP Size: Adjust the window size. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from . Note: PIP/PBP is not compatible with HDR and Adaptive Sync functions. - 35 - SDR Brightness Contrast 40 50 Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Sharpness 5 Gamma 22 Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust...
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...settings. Monitor User's Manual SDR Brightness 40 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Language Audio Audio Mode OSD Settings Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 English Deutsch Français 㘶㝽嫯 Gamma 22 Color Temp. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. • Display Time: Set the length of time the OSD menu remains on the screen, select Yes to unlock OSD. The button is allowed. Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust...
...settings. Monitor User's Manual SDR Brightness 40 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Language Audio Audio Mode OSD Settings Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 English Deutsch Français 㘶㝽嫯 Gamma 22 Color Temp. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. • Display Time: Set the length of time the OSD menu remains on the screen, select Yes to unlock OSD. The button is allowed. Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust...
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... Up ( ): Black Equalizer DD Down ( ): Picture Mode DD Right ( ): Input DD 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 Always ON. DD When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will automatically turn off the Power LED. Monitor User's Manual Item Quick Switch Description...
... Up ( ): Black Equalizer DD Down ( ): Picture Mode DD Right ( ): Input DD 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 Always ON. DD When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will automatically turn off the Power LED. Monitor User's Manual Item Quick Switch Description...
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For more information, refer to page 21. - 38 - For more information, refer to avoid eye strain. • APCS: If enabled, removes image retention. Monitor User's Manual Item Description Other Settings • Type-C DSC: If the compatible device does not (continued) support DSC, set this option to AUTO. • Panel Usage Time: Set screen usage time to page 21 • AOCS: If enabled, removes image retention caused by OLED degradation.
For more information, refer to page 21. - 38 - For more information, refer to avoid eye strain. • APCS: If enabled, removes image retention. Monitor User's Manual Item Description Other Settings • Type-C DSC: If the compatible device does not (continued) support DSC, set this option to AUTO. • Panel Usage Time: Set screen usage time to page 21 • AOCS: If enabled, removes image retention caused by OLED degradation.
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Monitor User's Manual Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3. Load the saved settings. SDR Brightness 40 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Restore the monitor to its factory default settings. Reset all Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma 22 Color Temp. SDR Brightness Contrast 40 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Sharpness 5 Save Load Gamma 22 Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item...
Monitor User's Manual Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3. Load the saved settings. SDR Brightness 40 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Restore the monitor to its factory default settings. Reset all Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma 22 Color Temp. SDR Brightness Contrast 40 50 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset all Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Sharpness 5 Save Load Gamma 22 Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Green Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item...
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Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 48-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 3840 x 2160 (UHD) Pixel Pitch 0.274(H) x 0.274(V) Brightness 135nits (10000K) for Full-White pattern Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 135,000:1 Dynamic Contrast N/A Ratio Color Depth 1.07B Active Display area 1052.16(H) x 591.84(V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) (Typ.) Input/Output Terminals • 2x HDMI 2.1 (6G + • 1x USB upstream DSC only, no support • 2x USB 3.0 for...
Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 48-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 3840 x 2160 (UHD) Pixel Pitch 0.274(H) x 0.274(V) Brightness 135nits (10000K) for Full-White pattern Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 135,000:1 Dynamic Contrast N/A Ratio Color Depth 1.07B Active Display area 1052.16(H) x 591.84(V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) (Typ.) Input/Output Terminals • 2x HDMI 2.1 (6G + • 1x USB upstream DSC only, no support • 2x USB 3.0 for...
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.... • Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. Refer to page 30. • Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to page 36. • Adjust your computer sound related settings. Refer to page 31. • Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting. Note: If the problem persists, please contact our customer service for further assistance. - 42 - Monitor User's Manual Troubleshooting Problem No power No image appears...
.... • Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. Refer to page 30. • Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to page 36. • Adjust your computer sound related settings. Refer to page 31. • Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting. Note: If the problem persists, please contact our customer service for further assistance. - 42 - Monitor User's Manual Troubleshooting Problem No power No image appears...