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- Page 1 USB 3.0 to DVI Slim Display Adapter User’s Manual...
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Page 2: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the USB 3.0 to DVI Slim Display Adapter. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................5 Features .......................5 Package Contents ..................6 System Requirements..................7 2. Installation ..................10 Parts and connection .................10 Driver Installation ..................12 ® ® ® ® On Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8 ..12 On Mac......................14 ®... - Page 4 Using multiple adapters ................34 Disconnect the adapter ................34 4. Uninstall the adapter and driver ............. 36 5. Troubleshooting ................37 6. Specifications ................... 40 7. Regulatory Compliance ..............42 FCC Conditions ..................42 CE ......................42 WEEE Information ...................42...
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Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction The USB 3.0 Display Adapter is a device which enables connection to second display device to a computer using USB 3.0 port. With this convenient design, it can connect up to 6 display devices to a computer without installing extra video cards. Once the driver has been installed, the USB attached monitor will be enabled immediately. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents USB 3.0 to DVI Slim Display Adapter USB cable CD (Driver & User’s Manual) Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 7: System Requirements
System Requirements Hardware The minimum requirements for the PC are: With Single Core CPU at 1.2GHz or higher processor clock. ® ® ® ® ® ® Intel Pentium / Celeron family, or AMD Athlon ® Duron family, or compatible processor 512MB memory At least one USB3.0 port (*) 30Mb of available disk space... - Page 8 For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen. 1.2GHz Single Core CPU 512MB memory For 3 monitors, where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting productivity and business apps. Will support only 1 video of DVD resolution at full screen\ 1.6GHz CPU 1GB memory...
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Page 10: Installation
2. Installation Parts and connection Parts DVI connector: Connect to a desired DVI monitor. To connect different types of monitor, you may need a converter. Micro USB connector: Connect to an available USB connector on a computer. - Page 11 Connection Plug one end of DVI cable into the adapter's DVI connector, and the other end of DVI cable into a DVI connector of monitor. Plug the micro USB connector into the adapter's micro USB connector and the other end into a PC.
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Page 12: Driver Installation
Driver Installation ® ® ® On Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows ® Windows Caution: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter to your computer before you install the provided driver. You will be instructed to do so later. 1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive. Then locate and double-click the setup.exe file under x:\Driver\Windows where x is your disc drive letter. - Page 13 3. The DisplayLink Core Software screen below appears. Be patient with the installation procedure, it may take a while. 4. The DisplayLink Graphics screen below appears 5. Be patient with the installation procedure, it may take a while. 6. Connect the USB 3.0 to DVI Slim Display Adapter to a computer after the driver installation is completed.
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Page 14: On Mac
8. To change the status of display mode, position the mouse anywhere on the Windows desktop, and then right-click to select <Properties>. 9. Click <Settings> tab to enter the configuration page. On Mac Caution: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter to your computer before you install the provided driver. - Page 15 When the following Window appears, please click Continue to install the driver. Please click Continue after reading Software License Agreement.
- Page 16 Click Agree to continue the installation and quit the installer. Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software on the disk “Macintosh HD 3”.
- Page 17 Type your password to allow Installer to make changes. And click Continue Installation to install. It will take for a while to install the driver.
- Page 18 The installation was successful, please click Restart to finfish installing the software. 10. When finished, the installation screen will disappear and you will return to your desktop. 11. Connect the USB to DVI Adapter to your computer and monitor.
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Page 19: Verifying The Driver Installation
Verifying the Driver Installation ® ® ® On Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows ® Windows To verify the driver of the adapter, follow the step below to open the Device Manager on Windows operating system. Following the path as below to open the device manager ®... -
Page 20: On Mac
® The screen shot above is demonstrated by Windows 7 and might be varied slightly for each operating system. Note: If there is a (question) or (exclamation) mark next to that item, then the driver is not properly installed. Please delete the item, unplug the adapter and repeat the installation steps. - Page 21 You will find that a new Ethernet network interface is available. It’s usually named USB 3.0 to DVI Adapter.
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Page 22: Using The Adapter
Using the adapter There are several ways to utilize the monitor attached on the adapter. The add-on monitor can be configured to use either “mirror mode”, “extended mode” or be the primary display as described in this section. Mirror mode: Duplicate the primary display and mirror to the add-on monitor(s). -
Page 23: Description Of The Settings
Description of the settings Options Description DisplayLink Enable the Windows screen resolution page. Manager Check for Updates Check the latest driver and download if available. USB 3.0 to DVI-I Slim Display Adapter Screen Click to select an available resolution. Note that this function is invalid in mirror mode, as the resolution is defined as the Resolution resolution of the primary monitor. -
Page 24: Windows System Configuration
Windows system configuration Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop, right-click and select ® ® <Screen Resolution> on Windows 7/ Windows 8, Personalize > Display ® ® Settings on Windows Vista or Properties > Settings on Windows Alternatively, click < (utility icon) >... -
Page 25: Extend Mode
Extend mode Refer to the Windows system configuration section to open the configuration page. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option with the string similar to “DisplayLink Graphics Adapter”. Check the Multiple Displays > Extend these displays on ® ®... -
Page 26: Mirror Mode
Cursor disappeared If the status remains in the extended mode but the adapter is disconnected, the desktop will still be panned to the add-on monitor. The cursor may not be found on the primary monitor in such a case. If it happens, connect the add-on monitor through the adapter again or keep moving the mouse. -
Page 27: Be The Primary Monitor
Be the primary monitor Refer to the Windows system configuration section to open the configuration page. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option with the string similar to “DisplayLink Graphics Adapter”. ® Check the Make this my main display box on Windows ®... -
Page 28: On Mac
On Mac Managing Multiple Displays When attaching a display that the software has not seen before, the display will default to being extended to the right of the main display. To configure the settings for each of your USD attached displays, select “Displays”... -
Page 29: Setting The Position Of Displays
Setting the Position of Displays If your computer is connected to more than two displays, you can specify that some are mirrored displays and others show the extended desktop. A mirrored display shows the same content as the main display whereas an extended display will be an extension to your existing desktop. -
Page 30: Setting The Display To Mirror / Extend Mode
Setting the Display to Mirror / Extend mode When in Mirror mode, additional displays will display what is being shown on the primary display. Checking the “Mirror Display” on the “Arrangement” pane enables this feature. To extend connected displays, make sure that the “Mirror Display” on the “Arrangement”... -
Page 31: Changing The Main Display
Changing the Main Display You can change which is the main display by moving the Menu Bar between displays. Changing the main display affects where new windows appear and the position of the Dock. The “Menu Bar” cab be moved so that it is shown on an alternative display. -
Page 32: Advanced Operations
3. Advanced operations Advanced settings Refer to the Windows system configuration section to open the configuration page. To change the refresh rate or other options, click <Advanced settings>. For more detailed adjustments, refer to the instruction manual of operating system. Click <OK>... -
Page 33: Supported Resolution
Supported resolution *Note that interlaced modes and reduced blanking modes are not supported. -
Page 34: Using Multiple Adapters
Using multiple adapters Up to 6 adapters can be connected to one computer simultaneously. To connect multiple adapters, install the drive as described in the Installation section and then connect the adapters to a computer. Note: Only the first connected adapter can be configured to extended mode and the others will be forced to mirror mode if using a low-end or poor conditional computer. - Page 35 Note: The connected monitor(s) will still remain on the configuration page after disconnecting the DVI connector from a monitor. To return the original status on the configuration page, remove the USB cable from USB connector.
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Page 36: Uninstall The Adapter And Driver
4. Uninstall the adapter and driver Open the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features on ® ® ® Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows Vista, and Add or Remove ® Programs on Windows Select <DisplayLink Graphic> and click <Uninstall or Remove> Click <Yes>... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
5. Troubleshooting Q: The display on the add-on monitor is blank. If the monitor power is on (LED lights green in most cases), wait a moment for the monitor to show the video as sometimes it takes time for the add-on monitor to show the video. - Page 38 Q: When playing the video in full screen mode, the motion is not smooth. Reduce the resolution of the display to 640x480 or 800x600. Use the adapter in extended mode. Terminate any other CPU intensive applications running on the computer.
- Page 39 Q: Full screen menus may corrupt or lose the level of detail. It may appear when the resource of computer does not enough to render the screen in full quality. It may also occur when the Optimize for video is enabled through the DisplayLink GUI.
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Page 40: Specifications
6. Specifications USB 3.0 Host Interface Video Interface Video output: DVI HDDE 30pin female connector Connectors Host upstream link: USB 3.0 Micro B typeconnector Connectivity Up to 6 adapters on a computer 512Mb DDR2 SDRAM Power Mode Bus-powered Power Consumption Operating Power: 340 mA approx. ®... - Page 41 Resolutions, Refresh rate and color depth Note that interlaced modes and reduced blanking modes are not supported.
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Page 42: Regulatory Compliance
7. Regulatory Compliance FCC Conditions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.