GIGABYTE AORUS KD25F - Tactical Gaming Monitor Manual

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION
2 GETTING STARTED
3 USING THE DEVICE
4 OPERATIONS
5 Specifications
6 Supported Timing List
7 Troubleshooting
8 Basic Care
9 Notes on USB Charging
10 SAFETY INFORMATION
11 References
12 Download manual
13 In Other Languages

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the unpacking instruction attached on the inner cover. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surfacepen.
Open the inner cover. Grab the EPS foam assembly (through the openings) to pull it out of the box.
Remove the items from the upper EPS foam.
Remove the upper EPS foam. Then you can remove the stand from the lower EPS foam.

Package Contents

The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing, please contact your local dealer.

Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor.

Product Overview

Front View

Power LED
Control button

Rear View

AC Switch
AC IN jack
Kensington lock
Headphone jack
Microphone jack

HDMI ports (x2)
DisplayPort
USB upstream port
USB 3.0 ports (x2)

GETTING STARTED

Installing the Stand Base

Align the Stand base with the stand off underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand. Tighten the screw to secure the monitor base in place.
Note: You can either use a coin or a small flathead screwdriver to tighten the screw.
Lift the assembled Stand & Base to an upright position and place it on a table. Then lower the stand plate to allow the safety plate to automatically release from its slot.
Place the monitor on the package cushion or a flat surface, with screen facing down. Tear apart the EPE bag, install the stand on the rear side of the monitor. Then you can take the monitor from the lower EPS foam by holding the stand arm. Carefully lift the monitor. Place it upright on a table.

Lift the monitor

Take the monitor out of the box by holding the stand arm. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. Remove the foam wrap from the monitor.

Note: Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport.

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 21˚).

Adjusting the Swivel Angle
Swivel the screen to the left or right for the desired viewing angle (20˚).

Changing the Screen Orientation

Raise the screen to the highest position (130mm).
Note: Before making the height adjustment, make sure you have removed the safety plate from the stand.
Rotate the monitor (90˚ clockwise) to portrait orientation.

Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

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

Place the monitor on a flat surface, with the screen facing down.
Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor.
Pull down the stand slightly to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand.
Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place.
Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit.

Making Connections

Power cable
Headphone cable
Microphone cable
HDMI cable

DisplayPort cable
USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable
USB cable

USING THE DEVICE

Turning the Power On/Off

Make sure the power switch next to the AC power input jack is switched to ON.

Power On

Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor.
Connect other end of the the power cable to a power outlet.
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 the Power LED remains off after you turn on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in the Settings menu.
Note: When monitor power on, RGB LED on the rear side of monitor will turn off automatically after 15 seconds in default setting. Please check the RGB LED setting in the System menu for select different RGB LED patterns.

Power Off
Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn off the monitor.
Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn off the monitor by moving the Control button down .

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:

look up and down
slowly roll your eye
move your eyes diagonally.

Selecting the Input Source

Move the Control button right () to enter the Input menu.
Move the Control button center () to select the desired input source. Then press the Control button to confirm.

OPERATIONS

Hot Key
By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function.
Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the "Quick Switch" section.
To access the hot key function, do the following:

Move the Control button up to enter the Black Equaliser menu.
Move the Control button up/down to adjust the setting and press the Control button to confirm.

Move the Control button down ) to enter the Picture Mode menu. Move the Control button centre () to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm.

Move the Control button left () to enter the Volume menu. Move the Control button up/down to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to confirm.

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 .

Function Key Guide

Press the Control button to display the Main menu.

Then use the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings.

Dashboard
When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left to enter the Dashboard menu.

Function: Enable/Disable the function. When enabled, you can select the desired option(s) to be shown on the screen.
Dashboard Location: Specify the location of the Dashboard information to be shown on the screen.

Once the Dashboard configuration 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.

Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer.
Note: "OSD Sidekick" software installation and execution required.

Game Assist

When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button right () to enter the Game Assist menu.
AORUS INFO: Configure 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.
Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment. It makes aiming much easier.
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.

Configure 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.

Gaming
Configure the game related settings.

Item	Description
Aim Stabiliser	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 FreeSync function is activated.
Black Equalizer	Adjust the brightness of the black areas.
Super Resolution	Sharpen the low resolution images.
Display Mode	Select the aspect ratio of the screen. Full: Scale the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. Aspect: Display the input image without geometric distortion filling as much of the screen as possible. 1:1: Display the input image in its native resolution without scaling. 22"W (16:10): Display the input image as if on a 22"W monitor of 16:10 aspect ratio. 23"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 23"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. 23.6"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 23.6"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. • 24"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 24"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. Note: This option is not compatible with FreeSync and PIP/ PBP functions.
Overdrive	Improve the response time of the LCD monitor.
FreeSync	When this function is enabled, it eliminates the screen lag and tearing while playing games.

Picture
Configure the image related settings.

Item	Description
Standard	For editing documents or browsing websites.
AORUS	For playing AORUS GAMER games.
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	Customised picture mode settings.
Custom 2	Customised picture mode settings.
Custom 3	Customised picture mode settings.

Note: Picture mode "Standard", Low blue light "Level 10" is the optimised setting in compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification".

Display
Configure the display screen related settings.

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.

PIP/PBP
Configure the multi-picture related settings.

Item	Description
OFF	Disable the PIP/PBP function.
PIP	Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). Source: Change the input source for the inset window. PIP Size: Adjust the inset window size. Location: Move the inset window position. Display Switch: Swap the two windows. Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from.
PBP	Display 1x1 split screen (left and right windows). Source: Change the input source for the right window. Display Switch: Swap the two windows. Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from.

System
Configure the system related settings.

Item	Description
Language	Select the OSD language.
RGB LED	Select the preset LED patterns to be displayed on the rear of monitor.
Headphone	Configure the headphone settings. Volume: Adjust the volume level. Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function.
Audio Source	Specify the audio input source or let the monitor to detect it automatically. Note: If you select Auto detect, the system will check first whether the USB cable is connected or not. If it is connected, the audio input source is set to USB Codec.
OSD Settings	Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. Language: Select an available language for the OSD menu. 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 Yes to confirm.
Quick Switch	Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabiliser, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. The default setting of the hot keys as below: Up : Black Equalizer Down : Picture Mode Right (): Input Left : Volume
Other Settings	Resolution Notice: When this function is enabled, the current 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 off after a certain amount of time. LED Indicator: By default, the LED indicator is set to ON. LED Indicator OFF: Turn off the Power LED. LED Indicator ON: The Power LED lights white during operation and lights orange in standby mode. LED Indicator Friendly: The Power LED lights orange in standby mode. When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will remain off. DisplayPort Ver.: Set the DisplayPort version to 1.1, 1.2 Note: Make sure to configure this option based on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card.

Save Settings
Save all data.

Item	Description
Setting1	After selecting, the Save and Load menu will appear for the player to choose.
Setting2	After selecting, the Save and Load menu will appear for the player to choose.
Setting3	After selecting, the Save and Load menu will appear for the player to choose.

Reset All
Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.

Specifications

Item	Specifications
Panel Size	24.5-inch
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate	240Hz
LED Life	30000 hours (min.)
Pixel Pitch	0.2832 x 0.2802
Response Time	0.5ms(MPRT)
Brightness	400 nits (typ.) / 320 nits (min.)
Contrast Ratio	1000:1 (typ.)
Color Depth	16.7M ( 8Bit)
Active Display area	543.744(H) x 302.616(V)
Viewing Angle	170°(H)/160°(V)
Frequency	48~240Hz
Input/Output Terminals	2x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.2 1x Headphone 1x Microphone 2x USB 3.0 (downstream) 1x USB upstream
Power Supply	AC 100 ~ 240V at 50/60Hz
Power Consumptions	On: 60W (Max.) Standby: 0.5W Off: 0.3W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	558 X 485 X 236 mm (with Stand)
Weight	6.8kg (Net)

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

Supported Timing List

Timing List	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.2
640x480@60Hz
640x480@75Hz
640x480@100Hz
640x480@120Hz
640x480@240Hz
720x400@70Hz
800x600@60Hz
800x600@75Hz
800x600@100Hz
800x600@120Hz
800x600@240Hz
832x624@75Hz
1024x768@60Hz
1024x768@75Hz
1024x768@100Hz
1024x768@120Hz
1024x768@144Hz
1024x768@240Hz
1152x864@240Hz
1152x870@75Hz
1280x720@60Hz
1280x720@240Hz
1280x800@60Hz
1280x800@240Hz
1280x960@144Hz
1280x960@240Hz
1280x1024@60Hz
1280x1024@75Hz
1280x1024@144Hz
1280x1024@240Hz
1366x768@240Hz
1440x900@60Hz
1440x900@144Hz
1440x900@240Hz
1440x1080@144Hz
1440x1080@240Hz
1600x900@60Hz
1600x900@240Hz
1600x1024@240Hz
1680x1050@60Hz
1680x1050@240Hz
1920x1080@60Hz
1920x1080@100Hz
1920x1080@120Hz
1920x1080@144Hz
1920x1080@240Hz

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.
The image does not fill the entire screen	Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting.
The colours are distorted	Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected. Configure 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. Check the Audio Source setting. If the setting is set to USB Codec, make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the monitor and your computer. Adjust your computer sound related settings.

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

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 fluid 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

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 specification 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.