BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K 27" 16:9 165 Hz TN Gaming Monitor - Manual (Page 25)

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Getting the most from your monitor
To gain the most benefit from your new LCD monitor, you should install the custom LCD Monitor driver
software as provided on the local website. See Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the
Internet on page 25 for details.
The circumstances under which you connect and install your LCD Monitor will determine which process
you need to follow to successfully install the LCD Monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to
which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and
installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you
are upgrading an existing installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer
monitor.
In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to
your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will launch
its Found New Hardware wizard .
Follow the wizard instructions. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic
(new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see:
•
How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 26 .
• How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 27 .
Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet
1. Download the correct driver files from ZOWIE.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > model
name > Driver .
2. On your computer, have your driver files extracted into an empty folder. Remember the file location
the files are extracted to.
• If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an
Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software.
Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network policy
settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.
• To check the name of the purchased model, refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor.