Using Recommended Cables - SMART Board 7000R Series Installation And Maintenance Manual

CHAPTER 3
CONNECTING COMPUTERS AND OTHER DEVICES

Using recommended cables

SMART recommends the following varieties of cable:
Cable type Maximum length
HDMI 23' (7 m)
VGA 23' (7 m)
Stereo 3.5 mm 20' (6 m)
USB 2.0 16' (5 m)
USB 3.0 9' (3 m)
USB Type-C 6' (2 m)
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The performance of cables longer than 23' (7 m) is highly dependent on the cable's quality.
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Recommendation
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Use only certified HDMI cables that have been
tested to support the performance standard you
require.
Use VGA cables with all pins in their connectors fully
populated and wired.
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Use a USB extender if the distance between the
computer and the display is greater than 16' (5 m).
For more information, see USB extenders on page 8.
USB 2.0 cables support Hi-Speed (480 Mbps),
whether connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
receptacle. For SuperSpeed (5 Gbps), connect a
USB 3.0 cable to a USB 3.0 receptacle.
SMART supports only installations that use directly
connected video and USB cables, AC-powered
extenders, or USB extenders purchased from
SMART.
You might be able to use higher-grade cables that
are longer than specified. If you have problems with
such a cable or an extender of any type, test the
connection with a shorter cable before contacting
SMART Support.
To use a USB Type-C cable for video, you need:
A cable that supports USB 3.1 (Gen 1 or Gen 2)
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A computer that supports Display Port Alternate
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Mode
Passive USB Type-C cables are sufficient for 60 W
charging.
You might be able to use higher-grade cables that
are longer than specified. If you have problems with
such a cable or an extender of any type, test the
connection with a shorter cable before contacting
SMART Support.