Xiaomi’s gaming monitors, especially the curved Mi Curved Gaming Monitor series, have become a popular choice for gamers due to their excellent price-performance ratio. A key characteristic of these displays is the high refresh rate, which in top-end models reaches 144 Hz. However, when removing the device from the box, many users face an unpleasant surprise: by default, the system often limits frame rates to a standard 60 Hz. This negates all the benefits of buying, making the movement in shooters less smooth.
To unlock the potential of your panel, you need to do a number of tweaks, both at the operating system level and through the physical menu of the monitor itself. Ignoring any of the steps can lead to you playing with a low hertz without even knowing it. In this guide, we will discuss all the nuances of activating maximum values for your model.
First of all, you have to understand that the hertzovka is not just a number in the specs, but a real measure of the smoothness of the picture. The higher the value, the less latency between frames and the more responsive the control in dynamic scenes becomes, and setting this parameter requires the right connection and choosing the right video transmission interface.
Compatibility check and cable selection
The foundation for high frame rates is the physical connection between the graphics card and the display. Many users make the mistake of using an old or poor-quality cable that simply cannot miss the high-bandwidth data stream. Xiaomi models with 1920×1080 resolution and 144Hz are less stringent, but versions with 2560×1440 (2K) or 4K resolution need a more modern data standard.
The optimal solution is always to use the DisplayPort interface. This connector guarantees stable operation at high frequencies without artifacts and signal loss. HDMI can also support 144 Hz, but only if you use an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and the graphics card also supports this standard on a specific port. Old HDMI 1.4 cables often limit the frequency to 60 or 120 Hz depending on the resolution.
⚠️ Note: If you use adapters (e.g. DisplayPort on the HDMI or DVI), Make sure they maintain the bandwidth required.Cheap adapters often cut the frequency to 60Hz regardless of the settings.
Visually assess the condition of your cables. If there are scuffs or clogs on the plugs, it is better to replace them. Even microscopic damage to the copper veins inside the shielding can lead to unstable operation at the limit values of the hertzov. 2K-Xiaomi monitor versions use high-quality cable DisplayPort 1.2 or 1.4 is almost a prerequisite.
Configure via the monitor menu (OSD)
Before you get into Windows settings, you need to make sure that the monitor itself is ready to run in forced mode. In some cases, the default panel can be locked at 60 Hz for resource savings or compatibility. Control is via a joystick located on the back of the case, usually at the bottom of the center or on the right.
Click on the joystick to call the main menu. You need to find the partition that handles system settings or system information. Depending on the version of the monitor firmware, this item may be called System, Settings or have a gear icon. Inside this menu, the refresh rate switch is often hidden.
- 🎮 Find Refresh Rate or Update Frequency in the monitor menu.
- ⚙️ Switch from the standard 60 Hz to the maximum available (144 Hz).
- 💾 Confirm the change and wait for the settings to be applied, the screen may blink.
If you don't have that on the monitor menu, don't worry. Many Xiaomi models automatically determine the frequency they're supporting based on the signal they're sending from the graphics card, so your job is to properly configure the source, which I'll talk about later, but having a manual switch in OSD is a good sign that you can reset the display to factory settings if something goes wrong.
What to do if the monitor menu does not open?
Activation of 144 Hz in Windows 10 and 11
Windows' default operating system often chooses conservative settings to maximize compatibility. To change this behavior, you'll need access to advanced display settings. The process is slightly different depending on the OS version, but the logic remains the same.
In Windows 10, right-click on your desktop and select Screen Settings. Scroll down to Display and find the link Additional Display Settings (or "Graphics Adapter Properties" in older builds). That's where the frequency settings are hidden.
In the Adapter Properties window that opens, go to the Monitor tab. At the bottom of the window, you'll see the drop-down list "Screen Update." If the cable and drivers are OK, there'll be a 144Hz value available. Select it and click "Apply."
☑️ Checklist activation in Windows
For Windows 11, the path might look different: Settings → System → Display → Advanced Display. Select your Xiaomi monitor from the list if there are more than one, and select the refresh rate under the “Select refresh rate” box. If 144Hz is not on the list, the problem lies deeper in the drivers or cable.
Setup through the control panel of the video card
If standard Windows tools don’t work well or the frequency list is cut, you should turn to the “heavy artillery” control panel of your graphics accelerator, which gives you deeper control over the parameters of the video signal.
For NVIDIA cardholders, right-click on your desktop and select “NVIDIA Control Panel.” From the menu on the left, go to “Resolution Change.” On the right side of the window, make sure you select the right monitor. Below, in the permission list, often default is “HD, SDTV.” Click on it and select the PC to reveal the full list of modes, including 144Hz.
AMD Radeon users should open the AMD Radeon Settings software. Go to Display. Find your monitor and activate the Custom Resolutions option, or simply select the frequency in the main settings if it is displayed. Sometimes you need to create a profile if the system does not see the native frequency.
| Parameter | Value for Full HD | Value for 2K | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permission | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1440 | Native resolution |
| Frequency (Hz) | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | Target value |
| Depth of color | 8 bit | 8 bit | For 144 Hz |
| Color format | RGB | RGB | Full range |
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If the NVIDIA panel does not have a PC resolution option, try creating Custom Resolution manually, setting the same parameters as in native mode, but at 144 Hz.
Updating drivers and resolving conflicts
A common reason for the lack of the 144 Hz option is outdated or incorrectly installed graphics card drivers. Windows Update sometimes installs basic drivers that provide image output, but do not disclose all the functionality of the hardware. You need to download the current version of the software from the official website of the manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD or Intel).
When installing drivers, select Selective Installation mode and tick the box to Clean Installation.This will remove old configuration files that may conflict with the new monitor settings. After restarting your computer, check the available frequencies again.
It is also worth checking whether Windows is power saving mode for USB-ports or PCI-Express, which can limit power to the periphery, although this is rare for monitors connected directly in some builds. BIOS These settings may affect the stability of the DisplayPort signal.
⚠️ Note: When updating the graphics card drivers, the screen may go out several times. Do not force the computer to turn off at this point, the process takes up to a maximum of three hours. 2-3 minute.
Diagnostics and checking of the actual frequency
How do you make sure that the settings are applied and the monitor is really running at 144 Hz? The easiest way is to use specialized online tests. Sites like TestUFO or EIZO Monitor Test visually demonstrate the smoothness of objects' movement. At 60 Hz, the movement will be turbulent, and at 144 Hz, perfectly smooth.
You can also use the built-in diagnostics. In the NVIDIA control panel, there is System Information, which indicates the current resolution and refresh rate. In Windows 11, this data is duplicated in the Display -> Advanced Display section.
If you see that in games the FPS counter shows high values, but the picture still does not seem as smooth as expected, check whether the game is on full screen. In the “Borderless Window” mode, frame rates can be limited to the desktop frequency, which sometimes leads to desynchronization.
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Real hertz is not tested in the properties of the label, but through the system parameters of the display or specialized test sites like TestUFO.