Firmware is program code embedded directly into a piece of hardware to make the hardware work as intended. It holds the instructions that the device needs to communicate with other hardware.
PC monitors are no different. If your monitor is not running at advertised specs, it’s best to update its firmware. For example, if you have a CORSAIR XENEON gaming monitor and want to optimize its performance, you can download the latest version of iCUE and update the firmware through the software.
What if my CORSAIR Monitor is Not Compatible With iCUE?
It should be noted that not all CORSAIR monitors are iCUE-compatible. As such, the method for updating these monitors is different.
The following monitors are not compatible with iCUE, and the instructions for updating the firmware for each one can be found within a readme document included in the firmware download found on their respective product pages.
CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD165
Updating XENEON Gaming Monitor Firmware via iCUE
Before updating your XENEON monitor firmware, please be sure that you are connected to the internet and that the monitor is plugged directly into your PC using a USB Type-C cable for the most stable data connection. Intermediary USB devices such as hubs or docks may not provide a stable data connection.
- You can download the latest iCUE software version here.
- Open iCUE Software
On the iCUE home page, your XENEON Gaming Monitor should populate one of the device slots. In this guide, we are updating the CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD165 model.
- Click the XENEON monitor panel
- Click the “Device Settings”
- If you don’t have the latest firmware, a pop-up window will appear showing the current firmware version of the monitor (above) with the latest firmware version available (below). Click “Update Now”
If you have the latest firmware, only one firmware version will appear.
- A reminder window will pop up. Make sure to follow all the instructions before you click “Got It!”.
- iCUE will update your device firmware. Do NOT disconnect your XENEON monitor while the update is in progress.
- Once the update is complete, the firmware info should say “Latest Version.”
And that’s it Your CORSAIR XENEON gaming monitor has the latest firmware version installed.
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