USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter Quick Installation Guide Introduction The USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter adds a DisplayPort port to your USB 3.0 enabled system. Key Features and Benefits • Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification • Supports high resolution up to 1080p (Full HD) &...
USB 2.0/3.0 port (USB 3.0 recommended) • Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / ® Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP SP3 (32-bit) Package Contents • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter • USB Cable (Type A to Micro-B) • Driver CD • Quick installation guide Layout USB 3.0 Micro-B...
Software Installation Make sure the proper version driver for your graphics card is installed, the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter is not designed to work with Windows' Standard VGA Graphics Adapter driver. Important: Do not plug the adapter into the computer until instructed to do so.
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Plug the adapter into the computer and the driver will be installed automatically. Restart your system to complete the installation. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) Insert the driver CD. Close CD autoplay box if prompted. Click Start, in the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter.
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Windows XP (32-bit) Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run, type D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) Select I Accept. Connect your second monitor to the adapter and turn it on. Plug the adapter into the computer and the driver will be installed automatically.
Display Configuration After successful driver installation, a display utility icon will appear in the taskbar by the system clock. Note: The icon may be hidden in the Windows System Tray. Click the arrow icon to bring it Selectable Viewing Modes Access the utility by clicking the utility icon and click UHD-100 DP.
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• Extend: This is the default setting of the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter. This mode extends your desktop for easy viewing of multiple windows. The window will move off the primary display from the right side and enter the extended display from the left side.
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• Mirror: Duplicates the primary monitor to the monitor which connects with the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter. • Off: Turns off the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter. • Optimize for Video (not available in Windows XP): Optimize the video quality when playing back.
For Windows XP: Right click, select Properties, then select Settings tab. Extended Mode Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration on page 8 to open the configuration page. In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor. For Windows 8 / 7: In the Multiple displays drop-down menu, select Extend desktop to this display.
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Figure 3: Monitor Orientation Mirror Mode Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration on page 8 to open the configuration page. In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor. For Windows 8 / 7: Check Multiple displays, select Duplicate these displays. For Windows Vista: Uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor box.
Primary Monitor Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration on page 8 to open the configuration page. In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor. For Windows 8 / 7: Check the Make this my main display box. For Windows Vista: Check the This is my main monitor box.
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Cursor Disappearing In some cases, when removing the adapter while in extended mode, the desktop will still be paired to the add-on monitor(s) and the mouse cursor may not return to the primary monitor. If this happens, connect the add-on monitor(s) and adapter again or keep moving the mouse.
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Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) Open Control Panel> Programs> Programs and Features. Click DisplayLink Graphics, click Uninstall, then click Yes. At User Account Control, click Allow. Select Automatically close applications and attempt to restart them after setup is complete, click OK, and click OK again. Click Yes to restart the computer.
Advanced/Monitor. Note: Select the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter and do not set the refresh rate higher than what your monitor can support. Why can't I make the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter the primary display? Some video cards ship with a utility that prevents other video cards from being set as the primary video card.
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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