GM27-FQS - Monitor COOLER MASTER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Gaming Monitor
Model	GM27-FQS
Brand	Cooler Master
Screen Size	27 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Type	IPS
Refresh Rate	165 Hz
Response Time	1 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive Sync	FreeSync Premium / G-Sync Compatible
Brightness	400 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Color Gamut	sRGB 99%
Viewing Angle	178° / 178°
Connectivity	HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), USB 3.0 Hub
Audio	Headphone Jack
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm
Adjustability	Tilt, Swivel, Pivot, Height Adjustment
Power Consumption	Typical 35W, Standby <0.5W
Dimensions (with stand)	613 x 410 x 230 mm
Weight (with stand)	6.5 kg
Package Contents	Monitor, Stand Base, Stand Neck, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DP Cable, USB Cable, Quick Guide

Frequently Asked Questions - GM27-FQS COOLER MASTER

How do I connect my monitor to a PC?

Use the included HDMI or DisplayPort cable to connect the monitor to your PC. For optimal performance, use DisplayPort to enable adaptive sync at the highest refresh rate.

How do I enable FreeSync or G-Sync?

Ensure your GPU supports FreeSync or G-Sync. Connect via DisplayPort. Then enable the feature in the OSD menu under Gaming > FreeSync Premium. Also enable it in your GPU control panel.

What is the recommended resolution and refresh rate?

The native resolution is 1920 x 1080 at 165 Hz. For the best experience, set your PC to output this resolution and refresh rate in display settings.

How do I adjust the monitor settings?

Use the joystick button on the back of the monitor to open the On-Screen Display (OSD). Navigate to adjust brightness, contrast, game modes, and more.

Does the monitor have built-in speakers?

No, the monitor does not have built-in speakers. It has a headphone jack for audio output. Connect headphones or external speakers to this port.

How do I clean the screen?

Turn off the monitor and unplug it. Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the screen. Do not use alcohol, ammonia, or abrasive cleaners.

What should I do if there is no display?

Check that the power cable is securely connected and the monitor is turned on. Verify the input source is correct via the OSD. Try a different cable or port.

Can I mount the monitor on a wall?

Yes, the monitor supports VESA 100 x 100 mm mounting. Remove the stand and attach a compatible mount arm or bracket.

What is the warranty period?

Cooler Master typically offers a 3-year limited warranty for monitors. Check your region's warranty terms for exact details.

How do I update the monitor firmware?

If a firmware update is available, download the firmware file from the Cooler Master support website. Follow the instructions to update via USB or using the OSD menu.

USER MANUAL GM27-FQS COOLER MASTER

Cooler Master 23 Gaming Monitor

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ....1

Package Contents 2

Connect the monitor to the base 3

Adjusting the monitor 4

Wall Mount Installation Instructions .....6.

External Control Buttons 7

OSD Function Introductions 9

Main Menu 11

Specifications

Supported DP & HDMI & USB C Resolution.... 18

Video Timing 19

Declaration of Restricted Substances 20

Product Outline Dimensions 21

Requirements and Safety Notice

FCC Safety Notice

This product has been tested and determined to be meeting the limits for a Class B digital device and in compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. These requirements are set to reasonably protect the home installation environment from hazardous interference. This product will generate, use and emit radio frequency energy. Failure to install and use it as instructed may cause hazardous interference to radio communication.

However, we cannot guarantee zero interference for certain installation methods. If this product has caused hazardous interference to radio or TV reception (turn on or turn off this product to for confirmation), the user may try to make adjustment with the following methods:

• Re-adjust the angle and position of the reception antenna.
- Increase the distance between the device and receiver.
- Do not use the power sockets of the device and receiver together.
• If assistance is needed, contact the distributor or a professional radio/TV technician.

CE Compliance Statement

Cooler Master Technology Inc. hereby declares that the monitor conforms to the following key standards and other related provisions:

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related products.

Note:

To prevent damage of the monitor, do not lift the monitor from the support base.

Note: Shielded cable

To comply with the EMC requirements, a shielded cable must be used for connection between this product and any other computer device.

Note:

The monitor is exclusively used in the video and image display of information acquired from electronic devices.

Note: Peripherals

Only a peripheral device (I/O device, terminal, printer, etc.) that has been certified and met the Class B limits can be sold together with this product. If this product is used together with any other uncertified peripheral device, it may cause interference to radio and TV reception.

Warning

Any change or modification not approved by the original manufacturer may lead to the user losing the right to operate this product. Such authorization is given by the Federal Communications Commission.

Requirements for Use

This product meets the limits under Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. When operating this product, please meet the following two requirements: (1) This product may not generate hazardous interference; and (2) This product must accept any interference signal received, including interference that is likely to lead to unexpected operation.

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Home Users in EU

If this symbol appears on a product and its package, it indicates that the product cannot be disposed of together with other household waste. You have to deliver the waste equipment to a designated recycling center for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Proper sorting and recycling of resources during the disposal of waste equipment is helpful for protecting natural resources and ensuring that resource recycling can protect human health and environment. For detailed information about recycling centers where waste equipment is disposed of, contact the local municipal office, cleaning service or the store where the purchased product is found.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class Blimits 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 ClassBdigital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. To clean the LCD monitor screen: Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.

Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.

1. Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.

2. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.

3. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature

4. Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20^ to 60^ C ( -4^ to 140^ F). Storing the LCD monitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.

5. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the following circumstances occur:

6. Monitor -to -PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.

7. Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.
8. The LCD monitor or case is damaged.

Package Contents

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C

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Monitor x 1 Support stand x 1

Support base x 1

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Power cord x 1

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Power adapter x 1

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HDMI cable x 1

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DP cable x 1

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Cable clip x 1 (Used for cable fixed in the back of the support stand)

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Screws x 4 Screwdriver x 1 ed for installation of the x cover and support stand)

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K

(optional)

L

(optional)

Base screw x 1 (Used for installation of the support base and support stand)

Micro USB to U USB cable x1 (Used to light up ARGB stand)

USB Type A to B cable x 1 (PC and Monitor data transmission)

Connect the monitor to the base

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Adjusting the monitor

- For the best results, it is recommended to look directly at the front of the monitor and make any adjusts as necessary.

- Ensure that the monitor is mounted upright on the stand base.

- When adjusting the monitor viewing angles, avoid touching the screen and hold the stand in order to prevent it from falling over.

Tilt:-5°\~+20°Height Adjustme

Note: It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.

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Note :

1. Type-Coutput voltage/current: 5V/3A
   2.USB(x2)outputvoltage/current:5V/0.9A

Wall Mount Installation Instructions

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NOTE:
VESASIZE:XMM;
Screwspecification(backcoveronly):M4X12mm

External Control Buttons

Navigation buttons<①>: Press the navigation button to enter menu. <>, Adjust and navigate through the OSD menu based on the on-screen icons.

Power button<②>: Turn on/off the monitor.

NOTE: Power light;

Blue = ON;

Orange = Power Saving.

Shortcut :

a. Crosshair: When the screen display normal, gently press the button < 3> to toggle the Crosshair function on/off.
b. Picture Mode: Change and toggle through picture modes

c. Contrast/Brightness: Adjust contrast/brightness.
d. Input Select: Select and change to different inputs.

The OSD Menu and OSD Quick-Menu Symbol explanations and their functional uses are stated below.

Menu: Displays the full OSD menu.

Select: Enters the highlighted submenu or edits the selected menu entry.

Exit: Closes the OSD menu. Turns off the on-screen button labels.

Back: Goes back to the previous menu or exits editing an entry.

Up: Moves the highlight up.

Down: Moves the highlight down.

Left/Decrease: Moves the highlight to the left or decreases the displayed value when editing an entry.

Right/increase: Moves the highlight to the right or increases the displayed value when editing an entry.

OSD Function Introductions

Level1 Level2 Level3			Default Value
Input Select	DisPlayport
	HDMI1
	HDMI2
	TypeC
Audio Adjust	Volume 0~100 50
	Mute	On	Off
		Off
Picture Mode	Standard	Black Stabilization	50
		Advanced DCR	0
		Blue Light Filter	0
		Recall
	Game	GAMER1	GAMER1
		GAMER2
		FPS1
		FPS2
		RTS
		MOBA
	Movie		Standard
	Web
	Text
	MAC
	SRGB
	Color Weakness	Red Filter	10
		Green Filter	10
Color Adjust	Contrast/Brightness	Contrast 70
		Brightness 1	00
	6-axis Color*	Hue	Red
			Green
			Blue
			Cyan
			Magenta
			Yellow
		Saturaton	Red
			Green
			Blue
			Cyan
			Magenta
			Yellow
	Color Temperature	Bluish	Native
		Cool
		Native
		Warm
		User Color
	Gamma	1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6 2.2
	Color Domain	Auto	Auto
		RGB Mode
		YUV Mode
	Color Space	Auto	Auto
		BT.709
		DCI-P3
		BT.2020
	Color Range	Auto	Auto
		Full Range
		Limited Range
	HDR

OSD Function Introductions

Manual Image Adjust	Sharpness 50 0~100
	Aspect Ratio	Full Aspect Ratio		Full Screen
		Full Screen
	Overscan	On		Off
		Off
Setup Menu	Language Select	English		English
		Français
		Deutsch
		Español
		Italiano
		Suomi
		РУССКИЙ
		日本語
		한국의
		繁體中文
		简体中文
		Tiế ng Vi è t
	Adaptive-Sync	On		Off
		Off
	Over Drive	Off
		Normal
		Advanced
		Ultra Fast
		Dynamic
	Motion clearness	On		Off
		Off
	Crosshair*	H/V.Position	H.Position	50
			V.Position	50
		Pixel Color		R (100)
				G (0)
				B (0)
		Style	Mode 1	Mode 1
			Mode 2
			Mode 3
			Mode 4
			Mode 5
	Frame Rate Notice	On		Off
		Off
	Information	Resolution: xxH.Frequency: xxV.Frequency: xxPixel Clock: xx
	OSD Timeout	0~60		15
	OSD Background	On		On
		Off
	Power Indicator	On		On
		Off
	Auto Power off	On		Off
		Off
	Sleep	30 Minutes		Off
		45 Minutes
		60 Minutes
		120 Minutes
		Off
	ECO Mode	Standard		Standard
		Optimize
		Conserve
	DDC/CI	ON		ON
		Off
	Memory Recall

* When the screen display normal, gently press the button <③> to toggle the Crosshair function on/off

Main Menu

Input Select

Enter the input menu to switch the input signal.

1.DP : Adaptive Sync supported under 2560x1440
2.HDMI : Adaptive Sync supported under 2560x1440

Audio Adjust

Enter the Audio menu to adjust functions including Mute function, Volume, and Audio Source etc.

1. Mute: Enables or disables the mute function.
2. Volume: Adjust the volume value between 0 and 100.

Audio Source: Select the audio source input port.

Picture Mode

Note: Pictureallkindsofchoicemodel

Color Adjust

Image color adjustment

Manual Image Adjust

Setup Menu

Input Select

Audio Adjust

Picture Mode

Color Adjust

Manual Image Adjust

Setup Menu

Language Select

Adaptive-Sync motion clearness

Crosshair Resolution Notice Information

OSD Timeout OSD Background

Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep

ECO Mode

Specifications

LCD panel		Size	27"
		Pixel pitch	0.2331(H) x 0.2331(V)
		Brightness	300nits(Typ.)
		Contrast	1000:1(Typ.)
		Viewing angle	178(Horizontal)/178(Vertical)
		Response time	1ms (MPRT)
Display colors 16.7 million colors
Max. display frequency (Resolution H*V/Fv)			2560*1440@144Hz(HDMI)2560*1440@165Hz(DP)
Power consumption	Power On		30W** Typical
			≤0.5WStandby
	Power Off		≤0.3W
Input/output connector			DP x 1, HDMI x 2, USB type C x1;Earphone jack x 1;Downstream(USB3.0) x 2;Upstream(USB3.0) x 1
Input video signal			DP signal (only for DP input model);HDMI signal (only for HDMI input model);Type C signal (only for Type C input model)
Audio effect Audio output (only for audio output model)
Adapter			DC12---7A
Environmental conditions			Operating temperature:0°C~40°C;Storage temperature:-20°C~60°C;Operating humidity:10~85%RH
Machine size(L x Wx H)			614X43X357mm(Without stand/Base)
			614X274X610mm(Contains Support stand/Base)
Box Dimension(WxHxD)			830X126X500mm
Gross Weight(Esti.)			7.5kg/Unit
Weight (Net)			3.65 kg/Unit (Without stand/Base);5.1 kg/Unit (Contains Support stand/Base)
Machine specifications			Height Adjustment: 0~110 mmSwivel : -15°~+15°Pivot: Horizontal / VerticalTilt: -5°~+20°

Compliance

R38755

SDoC

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Mul media Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

If you have any question regarding use of the monitor, please visit:

https://www.coolermaster.com/warranty

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

**Measure a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection.

Supported Timing

Mode	Resolution	Horizontal Frequency (KHz)	Vertical Frequency (Hz)	Nominal Pixel Clock (MHz)	Port
					HDMI IN DP/Type C IN
VGA	640x480@60Hz 31.	469 59.940 2	5.175 O O
	640x480@72Hz 37.	861 72.809 3	1.500 O O
	640x480@75Hz 37.	500 75.000 3	1.500 O O
MAC 640x480@66.66Hz 35.000 0 66.667 30.240 O O
VESA 720x400@70Hz 31.469 70.087 28.322 O O
SVGA	800x600@56Hz 35.	156 56.250 3	6.000 O O
	800x600@60Hz 37.	879 60.317 4	0.000 O O
	800x600@72Hz 48.	077 72.188 5	0.000 O O
	800x600@75Hz 46.	875 75.000 4	9.500 O O
MAC 832x624@74.55Hz 49.722 74.550 57.280 O O
XGA	1024x768@60Hz 48.	363 60.004	65.000 O O
	1024x768@70Hz 56.	476 70.069	75.000 O O
	1024x768@75Hz 60.	023 75.029	78.750 O O
VESA	1152x864@75Hz 67.	500 75.000	108.000 O O
	1280x960@60Hz 60.	000 60.000	108.000 O O
SXGA	1280x1024@60Hz 63.	981 60.020	108.000	O O
	1280x1024@75Hz 79.	976 75.025	135.000	O O
VESA	1280x720@60Hz 45.	000 60.000	74.250		O	O
WXGA+	1366x768@60Hz 47.	712 59.790	85.500		O	O
WXGA+ 1440x900@60Hz 55.935 59.887 106.500 O O
WSXGA+	1680x1050@60Hz	65.290 59.	954 146.250 O O
FHD	1920x1080@60Hz	67.500 60.	000 148.500 O O
	1920x1080@120Hz	135 .000	120.000 29	7.000 O O
	1920x1080@165Hz	183.000 16	5.000 38	0.950 O O
QHD	2560x1440@60Hz	88.787 59.	951 241.500 O O
	2560x1440@120Hz	177.000 12	0.000 483.430	O O
	2560x1440@144Hz	213.000 14	4.000 580.000	O O
	2560x1440@165Hz	244.000 16	5.000 644.700		O

Video Timing

CEA Vdeo Timing
Resolution	Field Rate (Hz)	Horizontal (kHz)	Vertical (Hz)	Pixel Clock (MHz)	Port
					HDMI IN D	P/Type C IN
640x480p 60	31.500 60.00	25.200 O O
720x480p 60	31.500 60.00	27.027 O O
720x480p 60	31.500 60.00	27.027 O O
1280x720p 60	45.000 60.00	74.250 O O
1920x1080i 60	33.750 60.00	74.250 O O
1920x1080p 60	67.500 60.00	148.500 O O
720x576p 50	31.250 50.00	27.000 O O
720x576p 50	31.250 50.00	27.000 O O
1280x720p 50	37.500 50.00	74.250 O O
1920x1080i 50	28.125 50.00	74.250 O O
1920x1080p 50	56.250 50.00	148.500 O O
1920x1080p 24	27.000 24.74.250 O O
1920x1080p 25	28.125 25.00	74.250 O O
1920x1080p	30 33.750 30 74.250 O O
3840x2160p 60	135.000 60.00	594.00 O O
3840x2160p 60	135.000 60.00	594.00 O

Declaration of Restricted Substances

Equipment name : LCD Monitor : GM27-FQS ARGB designation (Type)
Unit	Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
	Lead(Pb)	Mercury(Hg)	Cadmium(Cd)	Hexavalent chromium( Cr^+6 )	Polybrominated biphenyls(PBB)	Polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDE)
Internal and external cases(External case, case, support...)	○	○	○	○	○	○
Main Board	-	○	○	○	○	○
Other Circuit Boards	-	○	○	○	○	○
LCD Display Panel	○	○	○	○	○	○
Speakers	○	○	○	○	○	○
Base	○	○	○	○	○	○
Power Supply(Switching adapter)	-	○	○	○	○	○
Accessories(Power cable, HDMI signal cable...)	○	○	○	○	○	○
Other fixed components(Screws, clamps, latches)	○	○	○	○	○	○
Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.Note 2: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.Note 3: The “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

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