Asus Monitor Drivers: A Comprehensive Guide For Users

ASUS monitor drivers are available for download from the ASUS support website. While some users have reported that their ASUS monitors work without manually installing drivers, others have noted that installing the latest drivers can ensure optimal performance and compatibility. Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification confirms that a hardware or software item will work with Windows, and ASUS provides WHQL drivers for certain monitor models. It is recommended to check the ASUS support website or the MyASUS app for the latest drivers and updates for your specific ASUS monitor model.

How to install Windows 10 drivers

Yes, there are drivers for ASUS monitors. While Plug & Play monitors don't generally require any drivers or additional software installations, installing drivers can further improve your viewing experience in terms of colour quality and resolution.

Method 1: Use the Manufacturer's Website

• Go to the ASUS Support Site.
• Scroll down to "Drivers and Manuals" and click on "Enter Download Center".
• Search for your device model and select it.
• Select "Driver & Tools".
• Choose your operating system and click on "Download".
• Unzip the WHQL file.

Method 2: Use a Third-Party Software

• Install your ASUS monitor driver with the help of professional driver-updating software, such as PC HelpSoft Driver Updater.
• This will save you time and provide long-term support for all your device drivers.

Method 3: Use Monitor Properties

• Press the Windows key and type "Settings", then click on the result.
• On the left side, click on "Display".
• Scroll down to "Advanced display settings".
• Choose "Display adapter properties for Display 1".
• In the pop-up window, select the "Monitor" tab, and then click on "Properties".
• Select the "Driver" tab and click on "Update Driver".
• Choose "Browse my computer for drivers".
• Select "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer".
• Click on "Have Disk…", and browse to the location you downloaded these files to.
• Press "OK", and then select the driver name associated with your monitor.

Method 4: Use Device Manager

• Open Device Manager.
• Expand the "Display adapters".
• Right-click on the ASUS monitor and choose "Update driver".
• Select "Search automatically for updated driver software". This will automatically detect, download, and install the driver.

Method 5: Use Driver Update Software

• ASUS's official driver update software is MyASUS. If your PC is bought from ASUS, this software is pre-installed. If not, you can install it from the Microsoft Store.
• Launch MyASUS and go to "Customer Support" > "Live Update" to download and install the ASUS monitor drivers.

Where to find drivers for ASUS monitors

ASUS monitors are compatible with most Windows operating systems and usually do not require additional drivers. However, if you need to download and install ASUS monitor drivers, there are several methods you can use.

Method 1: Use Device Manager

The Device Manager is a built-in tool in Windows that allows you to update your monitor driver without installing any third-party software. Here's how:

• Open Device Manager.
• Expand the "Display adapters" section.
• Right-click on your ASUS monitor and choose "Update driver".
• Select "Search automatically for updated driver software". This will automatically detect, download, and install the latest driver.

Method 2: Use Driver Update Software

ASUS provides official driver update software called MyASUS. If you have purchased your PC from ASUS, MyASUS is likely pre-installed on your device. If not, you can install it from the Microsoft Store. Before installing MyASUS, ensure your PC meets the following requirements:

• Your operating system should be Windows 10 RS3 (1709) or above.
• Your PC should have the ASUS System Control Interface driver installed. You can check this in Device Manager > System devices.

Once MyASUS is installed, follow these steps:

• Launch MyASUS.
• Go to "Customer Support".
• Select "Live Update" to download and install the latest ASUS monitor drivers.

Method 3: Install ASUS Monitor Drivers Manually

If you prefer to install the drivers manually, you can do so by following these steps:

• Go to the ASUS Support Download Center.
• Search for your monitor model. You can find the model name on the sticker attached to the monitor.
• Once you have selected your monitor model, click on "Driver & Tools".
• Choose your operating system (OS) to view a list of compatible ASUS monitor drivers.
• Download and unzip the driver file.
• If the downloaded file is executable, simply run it to update your monitor driver.
• If you have downloaded a WHQL driver, it will contain three files: .cat, .icc, and .inf. Right-click on the .inf file and choose "Install".
• To check if the installation was successful, right-click on your desktop and select "Screen resolution" > "Advanced settings" > "Monitor". If your monitor type is recognized, the driver has been installed correctly.

Additional Tips:

• WHQL stands for Windows Hardware Quality Labs. This certification indicates that a product and its driver are fully compatible with Windows.
• While not all monitor models are approved for WHQL drivers, this should not affect normal monitor use.
• Windows 7/8 drivers are not compatible with the Windows 10 operating system.

How to manually install ASUS monitor drivers

ASUS monitors are compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. There are two ways to download and install ASUS monitor drivers: manually or automatically.

Manually Install ASUS Monitor Drivers

• Go to the ASUS Support Site.
• Type the product's model name and choose your product's model.
• Select "Driver & Tools".
• Select your OS.
• Click "Download".
• Unzip the file.
• Right-click the Setup Information (.inf file) and choose "Install".
• Check that your monitor label has been detected by the system:

• Right-click on the desktop, click "Screen resolution".
• Click "Advanced settings".
• Switch to the "Monitor" tab. If you haven't installed the INF driver, you'll see "Monitor Type isn't recognized".
• Check the Monitor Type after you install it.

Automatically Install ASUS Monitor Drivers

• Download and install Driver Easy.
• Run Driver Easy and click the "Scan Now" button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
• Click the "Update" button next to the ASUS monitor driver to automatically download the correct version of this driver. Then, manually install it.

Other Options

If you are having trouble installing drivers, refer to the ASUS FAQ on "How to uninstall drivers". You can also refer to the ASUS YouTube channel for more detailed instructions.

How to use WHQL drivers for ASUS LCD monitors

WHQL stands for Windows Hardware Quality Labs, which was created to confirm that a particular hardware or software item will work with Windows. Manufacturers of hardware and/or software are approved to use a "Certified for Windows" logo on their product packaging and advertising when their product has passed WHQL. Device drivers are also tested and WHQL-certified by Microsoft.

• Go to the ASUS Support Site.
• Type the product's model name and choose your product's model.
• Select 'Driver & Tools'. Select your OS and click 'Download'.
• Unzip the WHQL file. You will see the following files: .cat / .icc / .inf. Please follow the steps below to use INF Driver Files:
• Right-click the Setup Information (.inf file) and choose "Install".
• Check that your monitor label is detected by the system:
• Right-click on the desktop, click "Screen resolution" and then click "Advanced settings".
• Switch to the "Monitor" tab. If you haven't installed the INF driver, you will see "Monitor Type isn't recognised". After installation, check the Monitor Type again.

ICC Colour Profiles:

• Right-click on the desktop, click "Screen resolution".
• Click "Advanced settings".
• Choose the "Colour Management" tab and click the "Colour Management" button again.
• Choose the "All Profiles" tab and click the "Add" button.
• Select the ICC profile (.icc file) you prefer, then click the "OK" button to exit from the dialog.
• Choose the "Advanced" tab and select the Device profile for your monitor.

Please note that not every monitor model is approved for WHQL drivers, but this should not affect normal monitor use. Additionally, Windows 7/8 drivers cannot be used on a Windows 10 system.

You can also use the following methods to download and install ASUS monitor drivers:

Method 1: Use Device Manager

This tool is built into Windows, and you don't need to install any third-party software. Here is the guide:

• Open Device Manager.
• Expand the Display adapters.
• Right-click on the ASUS monitor and choose "Update driver".
• Select "Search automatically for updated driver software". This will automatically detect, download, and install the driver.

Method 2: Use Driver Update Software

ASUS's official driver update software is MyASUS. If your PC is bought from ASUS, this software is pre-installed. If not, you can install it from the Microsoft Store. To download this software, your PC must meet certain requirements, including having Windows 10 RS3 (1709) and above and having the ASUS System Control Interface driver installed.

Once MyASUS is installed, you can launch it and then go to Customer Support > Live Update to download and install the ASUS monitor drivers.

Method 3: Install ASUS Monitor Drivers Manually

Step 1: Get the ASUS monitor drivers download

• Go to the ASUS Support Download Center.
• Search for your monitor model. If you don't know the model name, you can find it on the sticker attached to the monitor.
• When the display product is listed, click "Driver & Tools".
• Choose the OS you use, and it will list suitable ASUS monitor drivers. You need to download and unzip it.

Step 2: Install the driver

• If the downloaded file is executable, run it to update the ASUS monitor drivers.
• If the downloaded file is the WHQL driver, it will contain the following three files: .cat, .icc, and .inf. In this case, right-click the INF file and choose "Install".
• Right-click on the desktop, click "Screen resolution" > "Advanced settings" > "Monitor" to see whether Monitor Type is recognised. If it is, it means the driver installation was successful.
• Skip to the "Color Management" tab, click the "Color Management" button, skip to the "All Profiles" tab, click the "Add" button, and select the ICC file. This will improve your colour experience.

Do you need to install a driver for an ASUS ROG gaming monitor?

ASUS monitors are typically plug-and-play, meaning you don't need to install a driver for them to work. Windows comes with universal monitor drivers that are suitable for most plug-and-play monitors. However, if you want to improve your viewing experience in terms of colour quality and resolution, you can download and install a monitor driver.

ASUS monitor drivers can be downloaded and installed in several ways. One way is to use the Device Manager built into Windows. You can open the Device Manager, expand the Display adapters, right-click on the ASUS monitor, and choose "Update driver". Then, select "Search automatically for updated driver software", and Windows will automatically detect, download, and install the driver.

Another way is to use ASUS's official driver update software, MyASUS, which is pre-installed on PCs bought from ASUS. With MyASUS, you can go to "Customer Support" > "Live Update" to download and install ASUS monitor drivers. MyASUS can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Store if it's not already on your PC.

Additionally, you can manually install ASUS monitor drivers by going to the ASUS Support Download Center, searching for your monitor model, clicking on "Driver & Tools", and choosing the appropriate operating system. This will provide you with a list of suitable ASUS monitor drivers that you can download and install.

It's important to note that not every monitor model is approved for WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) drivers, but this should not affect the normal use of your monitor.

While it's generally not necessary to install a driver for an ASUS ROG gaming monitor, doing so can provide you with enhanced viewing features and ensure that your monitor is named correctly in the device manager.

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