Summary of Contents for SIIG Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter
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Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter Installation Guide Introduction The Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter converts Mini DisplayPort equipped computers and mobile devices to work with VGA display devices. System Requirements • PC's or mobile devices with an available Mini DisplayPort connector LOT Number Sticker For future product return or exchange, this...
Key Features and Benefits • Convert your desktop's, notebook's or tablet's Mini DisplayPort connector to VGA to use with a VGA monitor or VGA projector • Compliant with Mini DisplayPort specification v1.2 • Supports VESA and CEA timing standards up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz •...
Layout connector Mini DisplayPort plug Figure 1: Layout Hardware Installation The Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter is driver free. Simply follow the device connection steps and the Adapter Converter will be ready for use. Connect the VGA connector to the display using a VGA cable or VGA adapter.
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Follow Windows Display Properties or Mac Display Utility section to configure your display, if needed. Mini DisplayPort equipped desktop, notebook or tablet VGA display (VGA monitor, VGA projector, cable etc) Figure 2: Hardware Installation Windows Display Properties (WDP) Use the embedded Windows Display Properties (WDP) to change display settings.
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Position the mouse anywhere on the Windows Desktop, For Windows 8 / Windows 7: Right click and select Screen Resolution. For Windows Vista / Server 2008: Right click and select Personalize, then click Display Settings. For Windows XP / Server 2003: Right click then select Properties.
• Display: Use the drop down list to select a display to be configured. • Resolution: Use the drop down list and move the slider to choose a resolution. • Orientation: Landscape - Sets the display to landscape mode. Portrait - Sets the display to portrait mode.
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Shows Desktop only on 2 - The desktop appears on the display marked 2. The display marked 1 becomes blank. • Make this my main display: Check the box and you will make your Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter the main display adapter in the system (make sure the secondary monitor is selected before...
Changing Display Resolution Select an available resolution from the Display Preferences window. The available resolutions depend on both the Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter and the capabilities of the connected display. See Figure 4. Rotating a Display Select the appropriate angle of rotation from the Rotate drop down list to match your display's position.
Mirror/Extend Mode Check Mirror Displays box on the Arrangement pane to enable mirror mode. Uncheck the box to set the displays to extend mode. See Figure 5. Changing the Main Display As shown in Figure 5, you can select the main display by moving the Menu Bar between displays.
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Eyefinity Mode Users are allowed to connect three to six multiple displays to one graphic card if their system comes with an AMD graphic card which supports Eyefinity mode. Configure Eyefinity mode from Catalyst Control Center/ Multi-Displays/Create Eyefinity Display Group. Refer to the AMD user's manual or AMD website for more details.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510- 657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
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Aluminum Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA Adapter Converter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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