I've had this monitor since launch, and it's only failed for me when i tried to update from MC101 to 102. The reason was that the monitor wasn't recieving a signal from the GPU because i had the "Power, Sleep and Battery Settings" set to 2 minutes and the firmware update is around 10 min, so anytime the monitor lost signal from the gpu, it would fail. This happens even with pixel refresh, where it will say the "refresh was unsucessful" so i'd recommend setting the sleep timer for the monitor to 10 minutes or more when running either of those processes.
Good stuff to show people how to do this. It works the same on all monitors (for the most part), but good to know it might say "failed" can't wait for mine. it will be here in a week or two ......
Is it important that it’s plugged into the motherboard? Mine is saying it’s successful but it’s not showing the updated firmware in the OS. I had the usb plugged into the front of my tower
I just purchased the PG27AQDM OLED and always run my monitor using the DP , so should I only use the cord you demonstrated with when there is an update, or always have that plugged in? Also when it comes to me new will it need an update?
I've got the matte version and the update is identical but kinda ridiculous how you have to use a separate cable to do it. Even a 700€ samsung monitor can update itself from the settings. A small nitpick for something that is flawless quality wise but still. Such a weird thing. The monitor even has a slot for an internet cable, what does that even do if it's not for updating?
I almost had heard attack after installing this! So it failed to me, but actually installed 105. and the collors was like everything set to 0. Almost black and white. Gamma 0, Brightness 0 And I couldnt change it, until reset to factory settings. But I was really scared to loose monitor, but it also didnt recover to 103 by instruction
Hi my screen colour deranged like lots of white- grey coloured when i set to hdr after i update firmware step by step. What should i do? Should i do pixel cleaning?
hi man! i just bought the monitor for my ps5. I wanted to ask if this updates are useful if I play on console or can I skip them and just plug my ps5 and play. Thank you in advance
@@LANDONINAPC thanks for the response man! So that’s the first thing i’ll be doing when the monitor arrives. Download the update with my laptop, plug the ps5 in and enjoy this beast
@@LANDONINAPC the beast arrived home and i'm setting it up and updating the firmware with the laptop. thanks for your guides bro :) also i wonder if we (console player) will be able to adjust the settings more when the console is pluggend in. 'cause when I set the hdmi to my ps5 i can't change some settings on the monitor menu
@@LANDONINAPCEven after the notification comes out in 8 hours to mention for pixel cleaning still need to necessary run the pixel cleaning? For Console User
bro i try all your method and it keeps failing, when i check the information, it says still not switch to the new version, can someone please help? thanks
@@LANDONINAPC I took out the cable several times and put it back in. Unfortunately still the same problem. What I can still do is install the file again
Hey, question related to the monitor - How often do you run the pixel cleaning, and do you have notifications enabled to remind you? How important do you think itll be long term?
@LANDONINAPC I love it I jacked up Days Gone max settings and I have never seen the game look so good. They said Hdr is broken in that game it looks amazing to me.
Just got my monitor yesterday. Couldn’t run the update on a Mac with the same connections the update file pdf calls for. Double clicking on that update file does nothing. Not sure why this has to be done on PC only. Couldn’t find anything on updating this monitor with an Apple Silicon based Mac.
@@conceptatlas I found out on another post you can try using Parallels Desktop to run Windows 11 and attempting the firmware update on your Mac with the Silicon processor; however; it's not working on my end as it shows "Get Model Name Failed" - Display Model: Detect Error or N/A . So I'm basically stuck at this point.
Would you say that this monitor would really be fit for a dark room that has no windows? Since I know this monitor has a glosssy finish, I’m wondering to go with the LG 32 or this one? What would you say?
Good question, I have windows in my room with the blinds closed and it actually looks pretty good even with a lot of light still coming in, the question is, is the light actually going to be directly pointed at the monitor? If there is done light it's not a big deal just depends how much.
@@LANDONINAPC well the only source of light that I’ll have in my room is a lamp. However, since my room is a dark environment I feel like it would be best fit for a glossy panel since there won’t be that many reflections or any sort of source of light affecting my view as I’m watching movies or playing games.
@@LANDONINAPC but the only lights that may really affect it is just the lamp, my LED steel series arena 7 speakers (which sit behind my monitor) and my HyperX quad caster microphone, in which also has a red LED color when turned on.
@@LANDONINAPC some desk can be expensive depends on the wood quality. I got a normal wood desk that cost $400 and it’s pretty ugly too. It’s more for work and not for gaming
Steer clear of this whole process like the plague. If anything goes awry during the installation and you end up bricking your monitor, you're SoL. The potential risks far outweigh the minimal "performance" boost you might gain. Plus, most PG32UCDM's released from September onward already come equipped with the latest firmware. This is a classic example of why you shouldn't succumb to FOMO. Being an early adopter in the tech world rarely pays off.
I've had this monitor since launch, and it's only failed for me when i tried to update from MC101 to 102. The reason was that the monitor wasn't recieving a signal from the GPU because i had the "Power, Sleep and Battery Settings" set to 2 minutes and the firmware update is around 10 min, so anytime the monitor lost signal from the gpu, it would fail. This happens even with pixel refresh, where it will say the "refresh was unsucessful" so i'd recommend setting the sleep timer for the monitor to 10 minutes or more when running either of those processes.
Thank you! I literally couldn’t do it and was searching for TH-cam someone doing this before this
Appreciate you stopping by! Thanks man! 👍
Mine is saying update complete but it’s not changing in the monitor os
how do you update the driver? i downloaded the driver and extracted but in the folder there are just 3 files and none of them are the driver setup
Good stuff to show people how to do this. It works the same on all monitors (for the most part), but good to know it might say "failed" can't wait for mine. it will be here in a week or two ......
Thank you so much for this video bro I just got the update today!
Is it important that it’s plugged into the motherboard? Mine is saying it’s successful but it’s not showing the updated firmware in the OS. I had the usb plugged into the front of my tower
did you figure it out yet mine is doing the same thing?
@ I returned it 😵
My pg32ucdm always blacks out for a few seconds when launching cod or you tube...why ? I'm on firmware mcm105
Very helpfull video!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
@@LANDONINAPC Thank you bro!
Can I update when I only have an old Laptop?
I just purchased the PG27AQDM OLED and always run my monitor using the DP , so should I only use the cord you demonstrated with when there is an update, or always have that plugged in? Also when it comes to me new will it need an update?
I've got the matte version and the update is identical but kinda ridiculous how you have to use a separate cable to do it. Even a 700€ samsung monitor can update itself from the settings. A small nitpick for something that is flawless quality wise but still. Such a weird thing. The monitor even has a slot for an internet cable, what does that even do if it's not for updating?
can i just use only cable HDMI? or i have to plug all those cables?
Do you use a really high mouse sense? It doesn’t look like there’s any room left on your desk.
Yeah I do 🤣😅
Did he say liquid cooled when there just aio's?
I almost had heard attack after installing this! So it failed to me, but actually installed 105. and the collors was like everything set to 0. Almost black and white. Gamma 0, Brightness 0
And I couldnt change it, until reset to factory settings.
But I was really scared to loose monitor, but it also didnt recover to 103 by instruction
My monitor under system set up only has power settings and display port stream 😢
Hi my screen colour deranged like lots of white- grey coloured when i set to hdr after i update firmware step by step. What should i do? Should i do pixel cleaning?
@dragoxyt517 open nvidia control panel color settings and move up digital vibrance! This will help
@@LANDONINAPC thank youu
hi man! i just bought the monitor for my ps5. I wanted to ask if this updates are useful if I play on console or can I skip them and just plug my ps5 and play. Thank you in advance
This one is definitely important as it increases the brightness in console hdr mode. You don't need it but it will look better in HDR mode.
@@LANDONINAPC thanks for the response man! So that’s the first thing i’ll be doing when the monitor arrives. Download the update with my laptop, plug the ps5 in and enjoy this beast
@@LANDONINAPC the beast arrived home and i'm setting it up and updating the firmware with the laptop. thanks for your guides bro :) also i wonder if we (console player) will be able to adjust the settings more when the console is pluggend in.
'cause when I set the hdmi to my ps5 i can't change some settings on the monitor menu
Have you encountered a problem when launching some games on PS5, the monitor goes black for a few seconds, and then the image appears again?
@ yes, it happens all the time on BO6 or or some other games too.
Maybe it’s beacuse it’s Oled? Idk to be honest
Friend, I just bought this monitor, do you know why I get an error when I update?
New to pc world I have this monitor on the way can I update via a laptop?
Did u update it with ur Laptop. I also need to to Update with a Laptop
I had a fail because i have read the wrong monitor name and driver, be sure to check that up and for me after that worked out ! 👍🏼
How often do you run the pixel cleaner?
Once a week! 🤝
@@LANDONINAPCEven after the notification comes out in 8 hours to mention for pixel cleaning still need to necessary run the pixel cleaning? For Console User
How come my monitor doesn’t turn off if I put my computer to sleep? (The rog icon is orange) will that cause screen burn
bro i try all your method and it keeps failing, when i check the information, it says still not switch to the new version, can someone please help? thanks
Hi Bro, i habe This Monitor and i Love it, but the HDR is low in the Contrast , have you idea ?
Thanks bro
Why some option is locked in setting
I have same monitor many option locked
@lovekuwait484 if you have HDR enabled in windows it locks everything down. You need to disable HDR in windows then go back to settings.
Tried doing it via usb dongle and it always failed to find the update file. With that tool it works flawless. Thanks!
My monitor Pro Swift PG248QP doesn't show any firmware, there's no firmware showing anywhere.
It does, if you have probably 105 like mine
@@funtik0609 If you know where I can find it, I would greatly appreciate it
Hello,when i am on ps5 in hdr mode game is too dim(nfs unbound) is this normal ? Thanks.
Can I do this from a mac air?
Yup should work.
Is their a new firmware update?
@@tmx8686 MCM 105 is the latest
@@LANDONINAPC oh ok, that's what I have. I can't watch the video because I'm at work lol
@tmx8686 haha! Heck yeah man. There may be a new one coming out from Asus soon. I'll let you guys know if there is
@@LANDONINAPC oh that's awesome, well that's good that I'm subbed lol, looking forward to it
I get the message „read hub firmware version failed“ help please
@@MardelliAusRajdiye47 rewatch the video. I explained what to do if it fails..
@@LANDONINAPC I took out the cable several times and put it back in. Unfortunately still the same problem. What I can still do is install the file again
Yoo does ur monitor make a coil whine noise when it on rest mode or off
@@jusg8681 nope it does not.
My monitor just goes black please help me
Hey, question related to the monitor - How often do you run the pixel cleaning, and do you have notifications enabled to remind you? How important do you think itll be long term?
@@jediarcher16 atleast once or twice a week man! Thanks for stopping by!
Awesome buddy thank you for this.
No problem man! How's the monitor?
@LANDONINAPC I love it I jacked up Days Gone max settings and I have never seen the game look so good. They said Hdr is broken in that game it looks amazing to me.
Flexing the setup for no reason at all before starting the video 😂
Why the hell do they not have the ability to do this on a mac? wtf is going on.
@@DougDavis really? That's crazy. Let me look into this. Looks like Google says you can but maybe not.
Just got my monitor yesterday. Couldn’t run the update on a Mac with the same connections the update file pdf calls for. Double clicking on that update file does nothing. Not sure why this has to be done on PC only. Couldn’t find anything on updating this monitor with an Apple Silicon based Mac.
@@conceptatlas I found out on another post you can try using Parallels Desktop to run Windows 11 and attempting the firmware update on your Mac with the Silicon processor; however; it's not working on my end as it shows "Get Model Name Failed" - Display Model: Detect Error or N/A . So I'm basically stuck at this point.
@@LANDONINAPCis that with all oled monitors ..? I want a oled but I’m hoping I can use a Mac to update its firmware
hello! i cant find the EXE, theres just a pdf and a ..bin file. MY monitor is XG27AQDMG, How do i find this exe?
download the latest update XG27AQDMG Firmware update MCM104. it has .bin file usbdrive and .exe file onekeyupdate
Just use your HDMI cable will work perfectly fine
I have a problem , my monitor says KEY LOCKED check quick guide to disable , can you please help me take it away
I have this same monitor , fuck
Would you say that this monitor would really be fit for a dark room that has no windows? Since I know this monitor has a glosssy finish, I’m wondering to go with the LG 32 or this one? What would you say?
Good question, I have windows in my room with the blinds closed and it actually looks pretty good even with a lot of light still coming in, the question is, is the light actually going to be directly pointed at the monitor? If there is done light it's not a big deal just depends how much.
@@LANDONINAPC well the only source of light that I’ll have in my room is a lamp. However, since my room is a dark environment I feel like it would be best fit for a glossy panel since there won’t be that many reflections or any sort of source of light affecting my view as I’m watching movies or playing games.
@@LANDONINAPC but the only lights that may really affect it is just the lamp, my LED steel series arena 7 speakers (which sit behind my monitor) and my HyperX quad caster microphone, in which also has a red LED color when turned on.
nice pc and monitor but god damn that desk is ugly
I got it for free, it's like a 300 dollar desk haha. I'll probably upgrade here soon.
@@LANDONINAPC some desk can be expensive depends on the wood quality. I got a normal wood desk that cost $400 and it’s pretty ugly too. It’s more for work and not for gaming
Steer clear of this whole process like the plague. If anything goes awry during the installation and you end up bricking your monitor, you're SoL. The potential risks far outweigh the minimal "performance" boost you might gain. Plus, most PG32UCDM's released from September onward already come equipped with the latest firmware. This is a classic example of why you shouldn't succumb to FOMO. Being an early adopter in the tech world rarely pays off.