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USB2DVIE2
USB2VGAE2
USB 2.0 to DVI External Video Adapter
*actual product may vary from photos
USB 2.0 to VGA External Video Adapter
Instruction Manual
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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
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Multiple USB Video Adapter Installation .......................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3
Confguring the USB Video Adapter ....................................................4
Display ID ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Display Resolution .................................................................................................................................... 4
Display Rotation ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Display Modes ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Identify Monitors ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Multi-Display Control Panel ................................................................................................................... 6
Display Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Specifcations ..........................................................................................7
Supported Resolutions .........................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information ............................................................................8
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Introduction
The USB DVI or VGA Multi Monitor External Video Adapter turns an available USB
2.0 port into an external video card DVI or VGA port - providing high quality dual-
display or multi-monitor capability that can be used in a variety of laptop or desktop
applications to increase your productivity.
The device also ofers the option of running up to fve additional displays
simultaneously (using fve Multi Monitor External Video Adapters). Each connected
adapter can be used to further extend the desktop or mirror the image shown on the
existing display - all without having to open the computer case to install an additional
video card.
Packaging Contents
1 x USB External Video Adapter
1 x Driver and Software CD
1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
Available USB 2.0 port
Single Video Adapter:
CPU: Intel/AMD single core 1.5GHz or higher
RAM: 512MB or more
2-3 Video Adapters:
CPU: Intel/AMD single core 2.4GHz or higher
RAM: 1GB or more
4-5 Video Adapters:
CPU: Intel/AMD dual core 2.0GHz or higher
RAM: 2GB or more
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
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Installation
Please ensure that the driver installation is complete before the physical installation of
the USB 2.0 Video Adapter.
Driver Installation
1. Insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. If the installation program does not begin automatically, locate the Setup.exe
application. This fle will be located in the root directory of the Driver CD.
3. Executing the Setup.exe application will launch
the following screen. Please click on Next:
*Ensure that the USB Video Adapter is not
connected to the host computer.
4. Once the Windows has fnished the driver
installation, it will prompt you to restart the
computer. Select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now, and click the Finish button.
5. While the computer is restarting, connect the video cable running from the
secondary monitor/display to the USB adapter. Turn the monitor/display on.
6. Once Windows has fully loaded, plug the USB Video Adapter into an available USB
2.0 port of your PC or Notebook.
7. A Hardware Installation Wizard dialog will show
up, please select No, not this time and click
Next to continue.
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8. Please select Install the software automatically
(Recommended). And click Next to continue.
9. Click Finish to complete the Hardware Wizard.
Multiple USB Video Adapter Installation
Ensure you have the latest version of the drivers installed, otherwise, please download
them from the StarTech.com website (www.startech.com).
1. Complete the installation steps, up to when you plug in the frst USB Video Adapter.
2. Connect another monitor/display to the video connector of the second USB Video
Adapter, then turn on the display.
3. Connect the USB type A connector on the second USB Video Adapter to an available
USB 2.0 port on the host computer. The driver installation will begin automatically.
Repeat these steps for each additional USB Video Adapter you wish to install. Once all
USB Video Adapters are installed, reboot the computer. After rebooting, you may be
prompted to reboot one fnal time; please do so.
Verifying Installation
From the main desktop, right-click on My Computer (Computer in Vista/7), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.
Double-click the Display Adapters and Universal Serial Bus Controllers category.
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Confguring the USB Video Adapter
Look for the USB Video Adapter icon ( ) on your Windows Start bar. Right-click this
icon to access the variety of functions associated to the adapter.
Display ID
The USB Video Adapter supports the VESA
defned DDC/EDID standard. The utility
will show the display device ID whenever it
is attached to the USB Video Adapter.
If there is no display device attached to
the USB Video Adapter, an Unknown
Monitor ID will be shown. In some cases,
if the attached display device does not
support EDID, the ID will also be defned as
Unknown Monitor.
Display Resolution
Select the desired video display resolution
for the connected monitor.
The default setting resolution is: 1024 x 768
* 32-bit.
Display Rotation
4 options available: 0, 90, 180, 270 when
used with the Extended or Primary display
modes. It is a useful function for some
rotatable display devices.
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Display Modes
EXTENDED DISPLAY MODE (DEFAULT)
A default display mode; this feature allows
the attached USB Video Adapter enabled
display to work as an Extended display to
the on-board display. The extended working
space improves work efciency.
You may change the relative position of
this extended display through the Display
Settings.
MIRROR DISPLAY MODE
This feature allows the same content from
the on-board display to be duplicated
(mirroring) to the USB Video Adapter
enabled display.
The screen resolution setting on the USB
Video Adapter enabled device will match the
on-board displayss resolution. For example,
if the on-board displayss resolution is
1024x768*32-bit, and the USB Video Adapter
will use the same resolution.
PRIMARY DISPLAY MODE
A unique feature to allow the USB Video
Adapter to act as the main working display.
The USB Video Adapter will work as the
main graphics adapter on the system. The
on-board display will work as the extended
display.
Please be advised that some display utilities
and drivers that shipped with certain AGP
and built-in display adapters may prevent
this option from working on some systems.
You may be able to disable the other utility program (usually found in the same toolbar
located on the bottom right hand corner) to make this function work properly.
OFF DISPLAY MODE
This option disables the video output from the USB Video Adapter.
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Identify Monitors
Easy display identifcation via an overlay will be shown in the upper right corner of all
attached display devices.
Multi-Display Control Panel
A unique feature to allow quicker and
simpler management of a multi-display
environment. A series of hotkeys to quickly
move the active window or mouse cursor
to the desired display (either on-board or
each USB Video Adapter).
The default setting of the hotkeys can be
found in the Hotkey List of Multi-Display
Control Panel.
For example: Ctrl + 2 means: to move the
window to Display 2
Display Settings
Quick access to the Windows Display Settings
window.
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Specifcations
USB2DVIE2 USB2VGAE2
Host Interface USB 2.0
Connectors
1 x USB type A male
1 x DVI (29-pin) female
1 x USB type A male
1 x DE-15 VGA female
Onboard Memory 16 MB
Operating Temperature 0C ~ 70C (32F ~ 158F)
Storage Temperature 15C ~ 30C (32F ~ 122F)
Humidity 45% ~ 85% RH
Dimension (LxWxH)
90.5mm x 52.5mm x
18.0mm
75.0mm x 42.0mm x
18.0mm
Weight 92g 80g
Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Supported Resolutions
Resolution Color Depth Refresh Rate
800x600 16/32-bit 60/75Hz
1024x768 16/32-bit 60/75Hz
1152x864 16/32-bit 60Hz
1280x768 16/32-bit 60Hz
1280x800 16/32-bit 60Hz
1280x960 16/32-bit 60Hz
1280x1024 16/32-bit 60Hz
1400x1050 16/32-bit 60Hz
1440x900 16/32-bit 60Hz
1680x1050 16/32-bit 60Hz
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Technical Support
StarTech.coms lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide 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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
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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