GIGABYTE AORUS FV43U - Gaming Monitor Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Unpacking
- 1.2 Package Contents
2 Product Overview
3 GETTING STARTED
4 USING THE DEVICE
5 OPERATIONS
6 Specifications
7 Supported Timing List
8 Troubleshooting
9 Basic Care
10 Notes on USB Charging
11 GIGABYTE Service Information
12 Safety Precautions
13 Documents / Resources
- 13.1 References
- 13.2 Download manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Open the top cover of the upper box.
Remove the items from the upper EPS foam.
Remove the locks securing the upper box to the lower box.
Firmly hold both sides of the upper box and lift to remove it from the lower box.
Remove the upper and sides EPS foams.
Carefully remove the monitor from the lower box.

Note: We highly recommended to use at least two people to move the monitor.

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

Line-Out port
Headphone jack
HDMI ports (x2)
DisplayPort
USB Type-C port
USB upstream port
USB 3.0 ports (x2)
AC IN jack
Kensington lock

Note:

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Remote Control

Power button
Input button
Enter button
Navigation buttons (up/down/left/right)
Picture Mode button
Mute button
Audio Mode button
Volume Up button
Volume Down button

GETTING STARTED

Installing the Monitor Base

Place the monitor on a table, with the screen facing down.
Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
Align and install the monitor bases into the mounting slots on the bottom of the monitor.
Secure the monitor bases with the four screws.
Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table.

Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control

Open the battery cover.
Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.
Replace the battery cover.

Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

Use only the 200 x 200 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer.

Place the monitor on a table, with the screen facing down.
Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
Remove the four screws securing the monitor bases.
Remove the monitor bases.
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. VESA mounting screw size: M6 x 16mm minimum.

Making Connections

Audio cable
Headphone cable
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB Type-C cable
USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable
USB cable
Power cable

USING THE DEVICE

Turning the Power On/Off

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:

You can also use the button on the remote control to turn on the monitor.
If the Power LED remains off after you turn on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in the Settings menu.

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 ( ).
You can also use the button on the remote control to turn off the monitor.

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 in to 30 in).
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 30 minutes.
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 up/ down () to select the desired input source. Then press the Control button to confirm.

Note: You can also use the buttons on the remote control to do the folllowing:

Use the Navigation/Enter buttons to make the selection.
Press the button to directly enter the Input menu.

OPERATIONS

Note: You can either use the Control button or the Navigation/Enter buttons on the remote control to navigate through the menu and make adjustments.

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".
To access the hot key function, do the following:

Move the Control button up () to enter the Black Equalizer menu.
Move the Control button up/down () to adjust the setting and press the Control button to confirm.
Move the Control button down ( menu.
Move the Control button up/down () to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm.
Note: You can also press the button on the remote control to directly enter the Picture Mode menu.
Move the Control button left ( Move the Control button up/down () to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm.
Note: You can also press the button on the remote control to directly enter the Audio Mode menu.
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.
Function Key Guide

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.
Dashboard - Step 1

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.
Dashboard - Step 2

Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer.

Game Assist

When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button right () to enter the Game Assist menu.
Game Assist - Step 1

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.

Gaming

Configure the game related settings.
Gaming

Item	Description
Aim Stabilizer Sync	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 Adaptive Sync 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. 27"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 27"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. 32"W (16:9): Display the input image as if on a 32"W monitor of 16:9 aspect ratio. Note: This option is not compatible with Adaptive Sync function.
Display Position	Determine the position of the Display Mode screen.
Overdrive	Improve the response time of the LCD monitor.
Adaptive Sync	When this function is enabled, it eliminates the screen lag and tearing while playing games.

Picture

Configure the image related settings.
Picture - Step 1

Select the one of the preset picture mode.

Standard: For editing documents or browsing websites.
VS mode: For playing FTG(Fighting) 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: Customized picture mode settings.
Custom 2: Customized picture mode settings.
Custom 3: Customized picture mode settings.
Green: For saving the power consumption of the monitor. Then you can configure the following image settings.

Item	Description
Brightness	Adjust the brightness of the image.
Contrast	Adjust the contrast of the image.
Advance Contrast	Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast.
Color	An advanced color adjustment that user can individually customize hue and saturation for each axis color.
Color Vibrance	Adjust the intensity of the more muted colors.
Sharpness	Adjust the sharpness of the image.
Gamma	Adjust the middle level of luminance.
Color Temp.	Select the color temperature. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to your preference.
Color Space	Select the color space for the monitor color output.
Low Blue Light	Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. Level 0: No change. Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced. Note: Level 10 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification.
DCR	Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast.
Senseye Demo Split the screen in half (2 windows).	The image of the selected mode with its default settings will appear on the left window and the adjusted image with the new settings will appear on the right window.
Local Dimming	Improve the blackness of images displayed on the monitor.
Reset Picture	Reset all Picture settings to the default settings.

Note: The following picture modes will be shown only when HDR function is activated.
Picture - Step 2

Light Enhance: Enhance the Brightness performance.
Color Enhance: Enhance the Color performance.
Dark Enhance: Enhance the Darkness performance.

Display

Configure the display screen related settings.
Display - Step 1

Item	Description
Input	Select the input source.
KVM	Configure the KVM related settings. KVM Switch: Switch the input source that has been assigned to USB-B or Type-C connection in the KVM Wizard settings. KVM Wizard: Set the input source to be bound with USB Type-B connection and USB Type-C KVM Reset: Restore the KVM default settings.
HDR	Enable/Disable the HDR function. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input.
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. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input.

PIP/PBP

Configure the multi-picture related settings.
PIP/PBP

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. USB Control: Select the control source from USB-B or Type-C. 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. 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.

System

Configure the system related settings.
System - Step 1

Item	Description
Language	Select an available language for the OSD menu.
Audio	Configure the audio related settings. Volume: Adjust the volume level for 3.5mm jack. 600R: For high impedance device (>600 ohm), turn on this option to have better sound quality. Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function.
Audio Mode	Select the desired audio mode.
OSD Settings	Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. 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 Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Audio Mode, Input, Contrast, Brightness, Picture Mode, and KVM Switch. The default setting of the hot keys as below: Up (): Black Equalizer Down (): Picture Mode Right (): Input Left (): Audio Mode Note: The Monitor uses low blue light panel and compliance with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at factory reset/default setting mode (Brightness: 40%, Contrast: 50%, CCT: Normal, Preset mode: Standard).
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 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 Always ON. Always ON: The Power LED lights white during operation and lights orange in standby mode. Always OFF: Turn off the Power LED. Standby ON: The Power LED lights orange in standby mode. When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will remain off.

Save Settings

Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3.
Save Settings

Item	Description
Save	Save the customized settings.
Load	Load the saved settings.

Reset all

Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.
Reset all

Specifications

Item	Specifications
Panel Size	43-inch
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Resolution	3840 x 2160
LED Life	30000 hours
Pixel Pitch	0.2451(H) x 0.2451(V)
Brightness	750 nits (typ.)
Contrast Ratio	4000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	12M:1
Color Depth	1.07B
Active Display area	941.18(H) x 529.42(V)
Viewing Angle	178°(H) / 178°(V)
Frequency	144Hz
Input/Output Terminals	2x HDMI 2.1 1x DP1.4 1x Headphone 1x Line-Out 1x USB upstream 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), support BC 1.2 charging (5V/1.5A) 1x USB Type-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A, 15V/1A)
Power Supply	100 to 240Vac at 50/60Hz
Power Consumptions	On: 240W (max.) Standby: 0.5W Off: 0.3W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	967.2 x 585.89 x 87.8 mm (without stand) 967.2 x 638.16 x 251.31 mm (with stand)
Weight	10.0 ±0.5 kgs (with stand)
Temperature Range	0° C to 40° C

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

Supported Timing List

Timing List	HDMI	DisplayPort/ USB Type-C
640x480@60Hz	√	√
640x480@75Hz	√	√
720x480@60Hz	√	√
720x576P@50Hz	√	√
800x600@60Hz	√	√
800x600@75Hz	√	√
1024x768@60Hz	√	√
1024x768@75Hz	√	√
1280x720@60Hz	√	√
1280x720@100Hz	√	√
1280x720@120Hz	√	√
1920x1080@60Hz	√	√
1920x1080@120Hz	√	√
1920x1080@144Hz	√	X
1920x1080@165Hz	X	√
2560x1440@60Hz	√	√
2560x1440@120Hz	√	√
2560x1440@144Hz	√	√
3840x2160@60Hz	√	√
3840x2160@120Hz	√	√
3840x2160@144Hz	√	√

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. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings.
The image does not fill the entire screen	Try different Display Mode (aspect ratio) setting.
The colors 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. 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

GIGABYTE Service Information

More service information, please visit GIGABYTE official website: https://www.gigabyte.com/

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.