Asus Republic of Gamers Strix 27" HDR 170 Hz Gaming Monitor (White) - Manual (Page 20)

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instructions
• Max Refresh Rate : Allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 170Hz
(Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the ( ) button to
activate the setting.
• Overclocking may cause screen flickering. To reduce such effects,
disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try
again with a safer Max. Refresh rate.
• This function is only available when DisplayPort Ver. is DisplayPort
1.2+HDR .
• OD : Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel.
This function is not available when ELMB SYNC is enabled.
• Adaptive-Sync (DP)/ Variable Refresh Rate: Allows an Adaptive-Sync supported*
graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content
frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update.
• *Adaptive-Sync (DP)/ Variable Refresh Rate can only be activated
within 48Hz~144Hz for HDMI and 48Hz~170Hz for DisplayPort.
• This function is only available when DisplayPort Ver. is DisplayPort
1.2+HDR .
• *For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements,
please contact the GPU manufactures.
• ELMB/ELMB SYNC : ELMB can only be activated when Adaptive-Sync (DP)/
Variable Refresh Rate is Off and the refresh rate is 120Hz, 144Hz, 155Hz, 160Hz,
165Hz or 170Hz. ELMB SYNC allows you to turn on the function when Adaptive-
Sync (DP)/ Variable Refresh Rate is On . This function eliminates screen tearing,
reduces ghosting and motion blur when playing games. The function includes
5-level clarity and position adjustment.
• GamePlus : See 1.3.3 GamePlus Function for details.
• GameVisual : See 1.3.4 GameVisual Function for details.
• Shadow Boost : Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor gamma curve to enrich
the dark tones in an image, making dark scenes and objects much easier to be
seen.
This function is only available in Racing mode, RTS/RPG mode, FPS mode,
sRGB mode, Night Vision Goggles mode or User mode.