StarTech.com USB2DVI User manual

USB to DVI Adapter

USB2DVI Instruction Manual

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USB 2.0 to DVI Multi-Display Adapter

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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Instruction Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Second Display in Extended Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Second Display in Clone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Designating the Primary Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Alternate Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Media Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 to DVI Multi-Display Adapter. The

perfect solution for turning an available USB 2.0 port into a DVI connection, USB2DVI

provides high quality, secondary display capability that can be used in a variety of settings

in notebook or desktop applications, while up to six USB2DVI adapters can be connected

to a source computer simultaneously, for maximized display capability in any multimedia

environment.

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•Supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 32 bits

Features

System requirements:

•Processor requirement: 1.2GHz or higher clock speed

Package contents:

•USB to DVI Adapter (1)

This package should contain:

•Supports USB 2.0 connectivity

•Quick, easy installation

•USB powered, no external power source required

•RAM: 512Mb or higher

•An available USB 2.0 port

•30Mb of available disk space

•DVI capable monitor

•CD/DVD-ROM drive (driver installation)

•Driver CD (1)

•Instruction Manual(1)

•Connect multiple USB2DVI adapters simultaneously (up to six)

Instruction Manual

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1. Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.

2. Browse through the Driver CD and locate the Setup.exe file:

3. Double-click on the Setup.exe file to begin the installation process. Click Next on the

screen that follows.

4. When the End User License Agreement appears, please read and accept it, then

click Next.

Cont’d on next page

Please note: The following installation steps must be completed prior to

connecting USB2DVI to the host computer, to ensure proper functionality.

Instruction Manual

5. When the Ready to Install screen appears, please click on Install.

6. When the Completing the .... Setup Wizard screen appears, please click on Finish

to complete software installation. Once the necessary files have been installed,

Windows will notify you that installation has completed:

7. Connect USB2DVI to an available USB 2.0 port on the host computer.

8. Connect the desired DVI monitor to the DVI port on USB2DVI. Windows will then

detect that the monitor has been connected, and display the following notification:

Instruction Manual

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To configure the image being displayed by the monitor that is connected to USB2DVI,

right-click on a blank section of the desktop, select Properties, then click on the

Settings tab to display the following screen:

Dropdown

Resolution

Adjustment

Slider

Configure the secondary display by selecting it from the dropdown menu, then adjusting

the desired settings:

Using the Second Display in Extended Mode

In Extended Mode, the monitor that is connected to USB2DVI creates an extension of the

Windows Desktop displayed on the primary monitor. To set the display to function in this

mode (once selected from the dropdown menu), check the box marked Extend my

windows desktop onto this monitor, then arrange its position (virtually) with respect to

the primary monitor by dragging the monitor icons (shown above as Primary/Secondary

orientation) to reflect the physical orientation of the displays.

Using the Second Display in Clone Mode (default)

In Clone Mode, the monitor that is connected to USB2DVI simply mirrors the image

displayed on the primary monitor. To set the display to function in this mode (once

selected from the dropdown menu), uncheck the box marked Extend my windows

desktop onto this monitor.

Primary/Secondary

orientation

Designating the Primary Display

To select which of the connected monitors will act as the primary display, select the

monitor that will be used as the Primary Display from the Dropdown menu (referenced on

page 4), and place a checkmark next to Use this device as the primary monitor.On

some displays it is necessary to disable the main display (i.e. uncheck the box marked

Extend my Windows display onto this monitor for the main display).

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Following the software installation for USB2DVI, you may have noticed an icon in the

taskbar as illustrated below. Clicking on this icon will open a menu that offers

configuration of the display (connected to USB2DVI):

Here, you can set the secondary display to act as an extension of the primary desktop,

or as a mirror image that duplicates the contents on the primary display.

Similarly, the screen resolution, color quality, position of the screen and rotation of the

screen can be adjusted from this menu.

To disable the secondary display, select Off.

Following this change, the monitor connected to USB2DVI will remain set as the primary

display even if the computer enters hibernate mode or operation is suspended or

powered down. If the monitor is disconnected from USB2DVI, or USB2DVI is removed

from the host computer, the original monitor will revert to being the primary display.

Alternate Configuration

Media Playback

Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, USB2DVI can display media files

and DVDs using a broad variety of media players, however in Clone Mode, limited

support is available for video playback.

Instruction Manual

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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

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This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its

products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following

the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or

replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and

labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages

arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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Max Resolution Supported 1600 x 1200 @ 32 bits

Operating System Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Signal Input USB

Signal Output DVI

Cable Length 35cm (13.8”)

Connector(Input) USB B-Type

Connector(Output) DVI-I Female

Weight 75g

Dimensions(mm) 87 X 47.9 X23.6 (34.25 x 18.9 x 9.3”)

20 November 2007 (Rev. B)

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