Table of Contents
MSI G251F User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for G251F by MSI which is a product in the Computer Monitors category. This manual has pages.
Related Manuals
Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix G251F (3BB2)
Optix G251PF (3BB2)
User Guide
2Contents
Contents
Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand ................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 6
Monitor Overview .................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Monitor to PC .............................................................................. 11
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 12
OSD Keys .............................................................................................................. 12
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 13
Gaming .................................................................................................................. 13
Professional .......................................................................................................... 15
Image .................................................................................................................... 16
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 17
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 17
Setting ................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 19
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 22
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 23
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 25
Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................... 26
Revision
V1.0, 2021/11
3
Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While
connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap
to avoid static electricity.
Package Contents
Monitor Optix G251F
Optix G251PF
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket
Power Cord
Cables
HDMI Cable (Optional)
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port)
(Optional)
⚠
Important
∙
Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙
Package contents may vary by country.
∙
The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with
other products.
4Getting Started
Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the
monitor groove. Tighten the stand bracket with screws.
2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
⚠
Important
∙
Remove the screws on the monitor groove if needed before installing the stand.
∙
Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙
Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
∙
The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount. Please
contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.
Optix G251F
1
2
5
Getting Started
Optix G251PF
1
2
6Getting Started
Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.
⚠
Important
∙
Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
∙
Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.
Optix G251F
-5
O
20
O
7
Getting Started
Optix G251PF
90O90O
130mm
-5
O
20
O
45O
45O
8Getting Started
Monitor Overview
EM
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
9
Getting Started
10 11 12 13
8
9
14 15
10 Getting Started
1Input Source Button
2Exit Key
3Left Key
4Right Key
5Menu Key
6Power Button
7Power LED
White: On
Orange: Standby
8Kensington Lock
9Cable Routing Hole
10 Power Jack
11 Headphone Jack
12 HDMI 2.0 Port
13 DisplayPort 1.2
14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Upstream Port
For USB Upstream Cable.
⚠
IMPORTANT
Check the package for USB Upstream
Cable and connect it to the PC and
monitor. Once this cable is connected, the
USB Type-A Downstream Ports on the
monitor will be ready for use.
To PC
To Monitor
15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port
11
Getting Started
Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
3. Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack. (Figure A)
4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure B)
5. Turn on the monitor. (Figure C)
6. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
A
B
C
12 OSD Setup
OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
⚠
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
OSD Keys
The monitor comes with a set of OSD Keys that help to control the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu.
EM
OSD Key Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) OSD Setup (When OSD is ON)
E
∙Game Mode ∙Exiting the current menu
∙Night Vision ∙Navigating through function
menus and items
∙Adjusting function values
∙Screen Assistance
M
∙Entering the submenus
∙Confirming a selection or
setting
13
OSD Menus
OSD Menus
Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User ∙Use Left or Right Key to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the M Key to confirm and apply
your mode type.
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
Night Vision OFF ∙This function optimizes background
brightness and is recommended for
FPS games.
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
Response Time Normal ∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
Fast
Fastest
14 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness
cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out.
∙MPRT and HDCR cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
∙MPRT has to be disabled while
Adaptive-Sync is set to ON.
ON
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD Menu.
Press the M Key to confirm and apply
your Refresh Rate Location.
∙This monitor follows and works at the
Operating System’s preset Screen
Refresh Rate.
Right Top
Left
Bottom
Right
Bottom
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙After setting the time, press the M
Key to activate the timer.
∙Users have to manually restore their
preset Alarm Clock after any AC
power loss and reconnection.
Right Top
Left
Bottom
Right
Bottom
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~
99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
15
OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Screen
Assistance
Icon None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance
in any mode.
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
∙DisplayPort or HDMI default is ON
and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any
mode, any resolution, any input
source and any screen refresh rate.
∙MPRT will be disabled if Adaptive-
Sync is enabled.
ON
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User ∙Default is Eco.
∙Use Left or Right Key to select and preview
mode effects.
∙Press the M Key to confirm and apply your
mode type.
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Eco
Low Blue Light OFF ∙Low Blue Light protects your eyes against
blue light. When enabled, Low Blue Light
adjusts the screen color temperature to a
more yellow glow.
∙When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is
mandatory to enable Low Blue Light.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality by
increasing the contrast of images.
∙When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
16 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness cannot
be enabled and will be grayed out.
∙MPRT and HDCR cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out while
MPRT is enabled.
∙MPRT has to be disabled while Adaptive-
Sync is set to ON.
ON
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image
edges to improve their acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Brightness
according to the surrounding
lighting.
∙Brightness will be grayed
out when MPRT or HDCR are
enabled.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Contrast to relax
your eyes.
Sharpness 0-5 ∙Sharpness improves clarity and
details of images.
Color
Temperature
Cool ∙Use Left or Right Key to select
and preview mode effects.
∙Press the M Key to confirm and
apply your mode type.
∙Users can adjust Color
Temperature in Customization
mode.
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
17
OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Screen Size Auto ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in
any mode, any resolution and any
screen refresh rate.
4:3
16:9
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI ∙Select an Input Source from the list.
DP
Auto Scan OFF ∙Users can use the OSD Keys to select Input
Source at below status:
•While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the
monitor at power saving mode;
•While “No Signal” message box is shown
on the monitor.
ON
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Exit
Left
Right
OFF ∙Exit Key default is Game Mode.
∙Left Key default is Night Vision.
∙Right Key default is Screen Assistance.
∙All OSD Key defaults can be adjusted via
OSD Menus.
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen
Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
18 OSD Menus
Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the M Key to confirm
and apply the Language setting.
∙Language is an independent setting.
Users’ own language setting will override
the factory default. When users set Reset
to Yes, Language will not be changed.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages
coming soon)
Transparency 0~5 ∙Users can adjust Transparency in any
mode.
OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any
mode.
Power Button OFF ∙When set to OFF, users can press the
power button to turn off the monitor.
Standby ∙When set to Standby, users can press the
power button to turn off the panel and
backlight.
Info. On Screen OFF ∙The information of the monitor status will
be shown on the right side of the screen.
ON
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to
original OSD Default in any mode.
NO
19
Specifications
Specifications
Monitor Optix G251F Optix G251PF
Size 24.5 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type RAPID IPS
Resolution 1920x1080 @165Hz
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 400
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 165Hz
Response Time 1ms (MPRT)
I/O ∙HDMI Port x 1
∙DisplayPort x 1
∙USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port x 2
∙USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Upstream Port x 1
∙Headphone Jack x 1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 83.41% / 108.7%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 1.07B (8-bit + A-FRC)
Monitor Power Options 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
Power Consumption
(Typical)
Power On < 48W
Standby < 0.5W
Power Off < 0.3W
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20° -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 130mm
Adjustment (Swivel) -45° ~ 45°
Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90°
Kensington Lock Yes
20 Specifications
Monitor Optix G251F Optix G251PF
VESA Mounting ∙Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
∙Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm
•Thread Diameter: 4 mm
•Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
•Thread Length: 10 mm
Dimension (W x H x D)
557.3 x 405.18 x 228.42 mm 557.3 x 399.19 x 196.48 mm
Weight 4.0Kg (Net)
5.8Kg (Gross)
5.2Kg (Net)
7.2Kg (Gross)
Environment Operating ∙Temperature:0℃~40℃
∙Humidity: 20% ~ 90%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature:-20℃~60℃
∙Humidity: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
21
Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
Standard Resolution HDMI DP
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz V V
720x576 @50Hz V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V
@70Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
@85Hz V V
@120Hz V V
@144Hz V V
@165Hz V V
Video
Timing
Resolution
480P V V
576P V V
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V
1080P @120Hz V V
22 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The power LED is off.
•Press the monitor power button again.
•Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.
No image.
•Check if the computer graphics card is properly installed.
•Check if the computer and monitor are connected to electrical outlets and are
turned on.
•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
•The computer may be in Standby mode. Press any key to activate the monitor.
The screen image is not properly sized or centered.
•Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the
monitor to display.
No Plug & Play.
•Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.
•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
•Check if the computer and graphics card are Plug & Play compatible.
The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems.
•Avoid using any video extension cables.
•Adjust brightness and contrast.
•Adjust RGB color or tune color temperature.
•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
•Check for bent pins on the signal cable connector.
The monitor starts flickering or shows waves.
•Change the refresh rate to match the capabilities of your monitor.
•Update your graphics card drivers.
•Keep the monitor away from electrical devices that may cause electromagnetic
interference (EMI).
23
Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
∙Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
∙All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted.
∙Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Power
∙Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted
properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to the power outlet.
∙If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin
from the plug. The device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
∙Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide
the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
∙Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket off if the device would be
left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
∙Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place
anything on the power cord.
∙If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved
for use with this device.
Battery
Please take special precautions if this device comes with a battery.
∙Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
∙Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting
of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
∙Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air
pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
∙Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to
return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special disposal.
24 Safety Instructions
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires
special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/
Environment
∙To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct its air ventilators.
∙Use this device only on a hard, flat and steady surface.
∙To prevent the device from tipping over, secure the device to a desk, wall or fixed
object with an anti-tip fastener that helps to properly support the device and keep it
safe in place.
∙To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high
temperature.
∙Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature
above60℃orbelow-20℃,whichmaydamagethedevice.
∙Themaximumoperatingtemperatureisaround40℃.
∙When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug. Use a piece of soft
cloth rather than industrial chemical to clean the device. Never pour any liquid into
the opening; that could damage the device or cause electric shock.
∙Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device.
∙If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service personnel:
•The power cord or plug is damaged.
•Liquid has penetrated into the device.
•The device has been exposed to moisture.
•The device does not work well or you can not get it working according to the User
Guide.
•The device has dropped and damaged.
•The device has obvious sign of breakage.
25
TÜV Rheinland Certification
TÜV Rheinland Certification
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue
and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV
Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure
users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow
the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from
extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
∙Place the screen 20 – 28 inches (50 – 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below
eye level.
∙Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will help to reduce eye strain after
extended screen time.
∙Take breaks for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
∙Look away from the screen and gaze at a distant object for at least 20 seconds
during breaks.
∙Make stretches to relieve body fatigue or pain during breaks.
∙Use the Reader/Anti-Blue mode or turn on the optional Low Blue Light function.
TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
∙TÜV Rheinland has tested this product to
ascertain whether the display produces visible
and invisible flicker for the human eye and
therefore strains the eyes of users.
∙TÜV Rheinland has defined a catalogue of
tests, which sets out minimum standards
at various frequency ranges. The test catalogue is based on internationally
applicable standards or standards common within the industry and exceeds these
requirements.
∙The product has been tested in the laboratory according to these criteria.
∙The keyword “Flicker Free” confirms that the device has no visible and invisible
flicker defined in this standard within the range of 0 - 3000 Hz under various
brightness settings.
∙The display will not support Flicker Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is enabled.
(The availability of Anti Motion Blur/MPRT varies by products.)
26 Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices
CE Conformity
This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States
relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage
Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized
standards for Information Technology Equipment published under Directives of Official
Journal of the European Union.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the measures listed below:
∙Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
∙Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
∙Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
∙Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
MSI Computer Corp.
901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA
(626) 913-0828
www.msi.com
27
Regulatory Notices
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, products of “electrical and
electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore
and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to
take back such products at the end of their useful life.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
https://csr.msi.com/global/index
RoHS Statement
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products offered for sale after July 1, 2006.
https://csr.msi.com/global/Japan-JIS-C-0950-Material-Declarations
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011”
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01
weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
Turkey EEE Regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey.
Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved
bytheResolutionofCabinetofMinistryofUkraineasofDecember3,2008№1057,
in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment.
Vietnam RoHS
As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular
30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of
hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.
28 Regulatory Notices
Green Product Features
∙Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
∙Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
∙Easily dismantled and recycled
∙Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
∙Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
∙Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
∙The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
∙Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
∙Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further
recycling information.
∙Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper
disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products.
Warning!
Overuse of screens is likely to affect eyesight.
Recommendations:
1. Take a 10-minute break for every 30 minutes of screen time.
2. Children under 2 years of age should have no screen time. For children aged 2
years and over, screen time should be limited to less than one hour per day.
Copyright and Trademarks Notice
Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is
a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names
mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy
or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to
this document without prior notice.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.