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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.

Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit)

1.

Insert the driver CD. Close the CD

 AutoPlay

box.

2.

Click 

Start

, in the 

Search programs and

files

 box, type 

D:\setup.exe

, press 

Enter

.

Or press 

Windows key 

and 

R

, type

D:\setup.exe 

in the Run window, and click

OK

. (Change 

D:

 to match your CD/DVD-

ROM drive letter)

3.

At the 

User Account Control

, click 

Yes

.

4.

Select 

I Accept

.

5.

Connect your second monitor to the

 

adapter

and turn it on.

Summary of Contents for USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter

Page 1: ...m Key Features and Benefits Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3 0 Specification Supports high resolution up to 1080p Full HD 2560 x 1600 WQXGA Connect up to 6 adapters per system Displaymodes Primary Extended Mirror Supports 5 1 Channel audio Serial Number Sticker For future product return or exchange this serial number is required Please keep it for your reference ...

Page 2: ...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 Figure 1 Layout USB 3 0 Micro B connector DisplayPort connector ...

Page 3: ...to the computer until instructed to do so Windows 8 32 64 bit 7 32 64 bit 1 Insert the driver CD Close the CD AutoPlay box 2 Click Start in the Search programs and files box type D setup exe press Enter Or press Windows key and R type D setup exe in the Run window and click OK Change D to match your CD DVD ROM drive letter 3 At the User Account Control click Yes 4 Select I Accept 5 Connect your se...

Page 4: ...r CD Close CD autoplay box if prompted 2 Click Start in the Start Search box type D setup exe press Enter Change D to match your CD DVD ROM drive letter 3 Click Allow and select I Accept 4 Connect your second monitor to the adapter and turn it on 5 Plug the adapter into the computer and the driver will be installed automatically 6 Restart your system to complete the installation ...

Page 5: ...he driver will be installed automatically 5 Restart your system to complete the installation To Verify Windows Installation 1 Go to Device Manager to verify installation For Windows 8 7 XP Right click Computer or My Computer click Manage then click Device Manager For Windows Vista Right click Computer click Manage click Continue then click Device Manager 2 Double click USB Display Adapters Display...

Page 6: ... 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 up Selectable Viewing Modes Access the utility by clicking the utility icon and click UHD 100 DP Figure 2 Utility Settings ...

Page 7: ... screen according to the desired orientation 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 Set as Main Monitor Set this extended screen as the main screen IMPORTANT In Windows XP set the USB...

Page 8: ...t to TV Adjust the size of the desktop on the TV Note This function works only when one display is connected Multi MonitorConfiguration Theadd onmonitorscanbeconfiguredbyclicking the utility icon and selecting DisplayLink Manager or Video Setup The configuration page can also be opened using the steps below Position the mouse anywhere on the desktop 1 For Windows 8 7 Right click then select Screen...

Page 9: ...ultiple displays drop down menu select Extend desktop to this display For Windows Vista Check the Extend the desktop onto this monitor box For Windows XP Check the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box 3 Click OK to confirm and close the settings screen 4 Once the setting is completed simply drag anddroptheapplicationiconsortheopened window in restore down mode to the add on monitor Howe...

Page 10: ...nu 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 For Windows XP Uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box 3 Click OK to confirm and close the settings screen Figure 3 Monitor Orientation ...

Page 11: ...dows 8 7 Check the Make this my main display box For Windows Vista Check the This is my main monitor box For Windows XP Check the Use this device as the primary monitor box 4 Click OK to confirm and close the settings screen Windows Shortcut Press Windows key and P to bring up the menu andchooseadesiredmode AvailableinWindows 8 and Windows 7 only Figure 4 Windows Shortcut ...

Page 12: ...or keep moving the mouse Video Playback in Extended Mode If the video or DVD playback quality is poor or skips frames in the extended mode please playback on the primary monitor instead of the add on monitors Uninstall the Adapter Driver Windows 8 32 64 bit 7 32 64 bit 1 Open Control Panel Programs Programs and Features 2 Click DisplayLink Graphics click Uninstall then click Yes 3 At User Account ...

Page 13: ...User Account Control click Allow 4 Select Automatically close applications and attempt to restart them after setup is complete click OK and click OK again 5 Click Yes to restart the computer Windows XP 32 bit 1 Open Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 2 Click DisplayLink Graphics click Remove and click Yes 3 Click Yes to restart your computer ...

Page 14: ...rizontally up and down my screen or the screen is distorted A3 Thisisduetoaloworunsupportedrefreshratesetting You can change this in Display Properties Settings 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 Q4 Whycan tImaketheUSB3 0toDisplayPortAdapterthe primarydisplay A4 Some video cards ship with a utili...

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