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3-5

ROG Strix XG258Q Series Gaming LCD Monitor 

System Setup 

7. 

Allows you to adjust the system.

MOVE/ENTER

BACK

EXIT

DP 1920x1080@240Hz

Racing Mode   Aura OFF

ROG Strix XG258Q

GameVisual

Blue Light Filter

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

System Setup

MyFavorite

LIGHT IN MOTION

Aura RGB

OSD Setup

Language

Information

Key Lock

Power Indicator

Power Key Lock

LIGHT IN MOTION

• 

: Selects the brightness level of the light on the stand. The 

adjusting range is from Level 0 to 3, Level 0 = Off.

Aura RGB

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: There are 6 living colors can be chosen: Rainbow, Color Cycle, Static, 

Breathing, Strobing, OFF.  You can manually change the R/G/B/C/M/Y color for 
Static, Breathing, and Strobing modes.

OSD Setup

• 

:

Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. 

• 

Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.

• 

Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.

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Language

• 

: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, 

German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, 
Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, 
Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian. 

Information

• 

: Shows the monitor information. 

Key Lock

• 

: To disable all function keys. Press 

 over 5 seconds to cancel the key 

lock function.

Power Indicator:

• 

 Turns the power LED indicator on/off.

Power Key Lock: 

• 

Enables or disables the power key.

All Reset

• 

: Selecting “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings.

Summary of Contents for ROG STRIX XG258Q

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Page 2: ...TABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS...

Page 3: ... GameVisual Function 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Cable management 2 2 2 3 Adjusting the monitor 2 3 2 4 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 4 2 5 Connecting the cables 2 5 2 6 Turning on the monitor 2 5 Chapter 3 General instructions 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 3 1 3 2 Specifications summary...

Page 4: ... 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 to 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 The use of shielded cables...

Page 5: ...n 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 ki...

Page 6: ...ith 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 i...

Page 7: ...de optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package 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 ...

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Page 9: ...ings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base Driver and Manual disc Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DP cable HDMI cable LED projection cover and changeable films Input Output port cover If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Select ON when you see the message AURA LIGHT IN MO...

Page 10: ... Exits the OSD menu item Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 3 button GamePlus hotkey Move the button up down to select and press to confirm the function needed Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 4 button GameVisual hotkey This function contains 8 sub functions you can select for your...

Page 11: ...w 7 4 5 6 Kensington lock slot 1 HDMI 1 port 2 This port is for connection with an HDMI 1 4 compatible device HDMI 2 port 3 This port is for connection with an HDMI 2 0 compatible device DisplayPort 4 This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device DC IN port 5 This port connects the power cord Earphone jack 6 This port is only available when an HDMI DisplayPort cable is connected...

Page 12: ...nment lines on 4 sides of the screen serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly To activate GamePlus Press the GamePlus hotkey 1 Move the 2 button up down to select among different functions Press the 3 button or move the button right to confirm the function you choose and move the button up down to navigate through the settings Move the button left to go back...

Page 13: ...s is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology RTS RPG Mode This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photo...

Page 14: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 15: ...se into the arm 2 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw 3 Attach the LED projection cover to the stand 2 1 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor To change the film on the LED projection cover follow the illustration below 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...2 Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input output port cover Arranging the cables Using the input output port cover the cover can be attached or detached ...

Page 17: ...ts angle The recommended adjusting angle is 20 to 5 for tilt 50 to 50 for swiveling 120 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view 120mm 5 20 50 0 50 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle Pivoting the monitor 1 Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need 120mm 0 90...

Page 18: ... a table 2 Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet 3 Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm base 1 2 3 4 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 10 ...

Page 19: ... connect the DisplayPort HDMI cable Plug one end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to the monitor s a DisplayPort HDMI port Connect the other end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to your computer s b DisplayPort HDMI port To use the earphone connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed 2 6 Turning on the monitor Press the power button See page 1 ...

Page 20: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 21: ... has a sub menu move the button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button or move the button right to activate it Move the 3 button up down to change the settings of the selected function To exit and save the OSD menu press the 4 button or move the left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust other functions rep...

Page 22: ...er 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 you should rest the eye periodically by focu...

Page 23: ...aptive Sync FreeSync from this menu MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT DP 1920x1080 240Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG258Q GameVisual Blue Light Filter Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup MyFavorite OD Aspect Control ASCR ELMB Adaptive Sync FreeSync OD Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full or 4 3 ASCR Turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart ...

Page 24: ...ing from this menu MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT DP 1920x1080 240Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG258Q GameVisual Blue Light Filter Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup MyFavorite Volume Mute 90 Volume The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Mute Toggles the monitor sound between on and off Input Select 6 In this function you can select your desired input source MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Di...

Page 25: ...n manually change the R G B C M Y color for Static Breathing and Strobing modes OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds Enables or disables the DDC CI function Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent Language There are 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turk...

Page 26: ...e 8 Loads Saves all settings on the monitor MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT DP 1920x1080 240Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG258Q GameVisual Blue Light Filter Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup MyFavorite Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 ...

Page 27: ...Height adjustment 120 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 3 42A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 65 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D 564 2 x 383 7 x 253 7 mm lowest 564 2 x 503 7 x 253 7 mm highest 661 x 443 x 239 mm package Weight Esti 5 5 kg Net 8 2 kg Gro...

Page 28: ...e 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 pr...

Page 29: ...2Hz 48 077KHz 800x600 75Hz 46 875KHz 800x600 85Hz 53 674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49 725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31 02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48 363KHz 1024x768 70Hz 56 476KHz 1024x768 75Hz 60 023KHz 1024x768 85Hz 68 677KHz 1152x864 75Hz 67 5KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 444KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772KHz 1280x720 75Hz 56 456KHz 1280x768 60Hz 47 396KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 306KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702KHz 1280x800 75Hz 62 795KHz 1280x960 ...

Page 30: ...z 158 11KHz 1920x1080 DP HDMI 2 240Hz 291 309KHz 640x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1280x720P HDMI 50Hz 37 5KHz 1280x720P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 44 955KHz 45KHz 1440x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 1440x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 50Hz 56 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 67 433KHz 67 5KHz Note Only DP suppor...

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