Disconnecting The Adapter; Using Dual Adapters - NexxTech 1511217 User Manual

Disconnecting the Adapter

If the adapter is unplugged from the computer, the secondary monitor goes blank. All windows and icons
move to the primary screen.
On reconnection of the adapter, the adapter returns to the same mode as it was before disconnection.
However, windows and icons that were previously on the screen will not be moved back.

Using Dual Adapters

Up to two adapters can be simultaneously attached to one computer. To use two adapters:
1. Install the driver as described in the "2. Installation" section and connect the first adapter to your
computer .
2. Then connect the second adapter to your computer. The system will automatically complete the
installation .
While two adapters are connected to a computer, in most cases both adapters support extended and
mirror modes. The only exception is on Windows Vista XDDM mode as described below.
Limitation for dual adapters on Windows
screen and one mirrored screen are supported. Only the first connected adapter can be configured to
use extended mode; the second adapter is forced to use mirror mode. When you bring out the Windows
display settings dialog box, you will find that only one DisplayLink Graphics Adapter (representing
your first attached adapter) is configurable.
Note: XDDM refers to Windows
legacy computers that run the new generation Vista OS. It does not support the Windows Aero
interface .
® Vista/7 in XDDM mode: In this mode one extended
XP Driver Mode . It is a video card driver mode used in some
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