Modern gaming displays require a competent initial configuration to unlock the full potential of the matrix. Xiaomi Mi G24 is an affordable solution with a high refresh rate, but without the right configuration, the user may not notice the difference between 60 and 165 Hertz.
In this guide, we will look at all the steps of connecting, setting up the operating system and fine-tuning the image. It is important to understand that factory settings are often focused on the storefront rather than the actual tasks of the gamer or designer, so manual adjustment of parameters is a must-do step after unpacking the device.
Before you start making software changes, you need to make sure that you have a physical connection, and if you use a poor cable, you can cause artifacts or you can't activate the maximum hertz, and if you have a comprehensive approach, you can ensure that DisplayPort or HDMI interfaces work smoothly.
Connection and selection of data interface
The first step is to physically connect the monitor to the computer. The Xiaomi Mi G24 model supports modern video transmission standards, but has its own bandwidth limitations for different ports. To achieve the declared refresh rate of 165 Hz at FullHD resolution, you need to use a DisplayPort cable 1.2 or higher, which comes with a package.
If you plan to use a console or laptop with a limited set of ports, you can use HDMI 2.0. However, it is worth remembering that through this interface, the maximum frame rate can be limited to 144 Hz or require a decrease in color depth. Connecting via VGA (if you use an adapter) completely eliminates the possibility of working on high hertz and is not recommended for games.
After connecting the cable to the graphics card and monitor, press the power button on the back of the device. The indicator should light up, signaling readiness for operation. If the image is missing, check if the correct signal source is selected in the monitor menu, although in most cases the automatic determination works correctly.
⚠️ Note: Do not connect the DisplayPort cable to the port HDMI without an active converter – this can cause damage to ports due to differences in supply lines voltage.
Setting Update Frequency in Windows
Once the image appears on the screen, you need to make sure that the operating system uses the capabilities of the matrix. By default, Windows often sets the standard 60 Hz, ignoring the potential of the game display. To change this setting, go to Settings → System → Display → Additional display settings.
In the window that opens, find the drop-down list “Update Frequency (Hz).” Select the maximum available value, which for the Xiaomi Mi G24 is 165 Hz. If this value is not in the list, it is possible that the graphics card driver is installed incorrectly or old cable is used.
☑️ Checking the Hertzov setup
For NVIDIA or AMD graphics card owners, a more nuanced setup is available in the driver control panel. In the NVIDIA control panel, go to the "Resolution Change" section and make sure that the 8bpc color depth and RGB format are selected in the "Use NVIDIA Color Settings" list. This will ensure the best color reproduction without compression artifacts.
⚠️ Note: If after selecting 165Hz, the screen goes out for a few seconds and then the message “Out of range” appears, then your video card or cable does not support such bandwidth.
Monitor Menu Management (OSD)
The main control of image parameters is through the built-in OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. On the back of the Xiaomi Mi G24, there is a joystick that makes navigation much easier compared to traditional buttons. Pressing the joystick calls the main menu, and moving up, down, left and right allows you to quickly switch between sections.
The Image menu includes basic presets such as Standard, Game, Movie and sRGB. For everyday use and document handling, sRGB is best suited, as it limits the color gamut to the standard range, preventing oversaturation of colors. In game modes, contrast and saturation are often artificially picked up.
Hidden functions of the OSD menu
One of the things that we're looking at is Low Blue Light, which reduces the intensity of the blue spectrum, making the image warmer, and you can activate this directly through the quick joystick menu without going into deep settings, which is especially useful when you're working at night.
Calibration of colour and brightness
The factory calibration of VA matrices used in this model often fails to go into cold colors. For comfortable eye work, it is recommended to manually adjust the color temperature. From the monitor menu, go to the Color section and select the custom setting mode.
You can adjust the intensity of the red, green and blue channels here, and the optimal value for most users is to set all channels to 50, or to slightly reduce the blue channel to 45-48, which will make the white color less "cutting" the eyes.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Description of the impact |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 30-50% | Depends on the lighting in the room. |
| Contrast | 70-75% | The maximum value blurs the whites |
| gamma | 2.2 | Standard for Windows and Games |
| Sharpness | 50% | No increase, artifacts will appear. |
Gamma is an important parameter. For Windows, the standard is 2.2. Changing this parameter affects the display of halftones: too low will make the picture fade, and high - unnecessarily contrast with the loss of detail in the shadows.
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Use the Lagom LCD test site to check calibration: on the right settings, you should distinguish all gray gradations in test tables.
Gaming Features and Overdrive
The main feature of the Gaming Monitor series is the response speed. In the menu of the Xiaomi G24 monitor, there is an Overdrive (or Response Time) function, which accelerates the switching of pixels. This technology applies increased voltage to the matrix to reduce the time of transition from one state to another.
The function has several layers: off, normal, high. Setting a value on high can lead to the opposite effect - the appearance of artifacts known as inverse ghosting. For VA matrices, the optimal mode is usually "normal" or even "off", because they already have a good response time.
Also in the gamer's arsenal is a crosshair that puts a crosshair on the center of the screen, which is a software function of the monitor and does not affect FPS in games, you can activate it in the game section of the OSD menu. A useful feature is FreeSync, which synchronizes the frame rate of the graphics card with the refresh rate of the monitor, eliminating image tears.
⚠️ Warning: Enabling FreeSync can slightly increase input lag.In competitive shooters (CS:GO, Valorant: Professionals sometimes prefer to disable this feature.
Addressing common problems
During operation, users may encounter a number of typical problems, one of the most common is screen flickering or periodic signal loss, often due to poor-quality cable or interference from other devices located next to the wire.
If the image appears blurry, check if the native resolution is 1920×1080. Using non-native resolutions on LCD/LED arrays always leads to a deterioration in clarity, as the monitor has to interpolate the picture.
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90% of image quality problems on the Xiaomi G24 are solved by replacing the DisplayPort cable with a certified and updated graphics card drivers.
Another problem may be uneven backlight or lights at the edges (backlight bleed), which is a feature of the technology. VA-And you can reduce the visibility of this effect by reducing the brightness of the backlight and increasing the level of black in the graphics card settings.