StarTech.com usb 2.0 to vga external multi monitor video adapter
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1. 8 Troubleshooting 8 80660 0 10 Supported 16580 8 10 Technical 8 00 11 Warranty 11 StarTech com Introduction Packaging Contents e 1x USB2VGA2 video adapter e 1x Driver CD e 1 x User Manual System Requirements e Pentium 4 Celeron family or AMD K6 Athlon Duron family with 1 5GHz or more CPU Clock Speed e 256MB RAM or higher 1GB or higher recommended for playing DVDs e An available USB 2 0 port e VGA compatible monitor display e Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 32 64 bit NOTE Aero desktop theme not supported Installation Please ensure that the driver installation is complete prior to the physical installation of the USB 2 0 to VGA adapter Windows 2000 XP 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 file will be located in the root directory of the Driver CD StarTech com 3 Executing the Setup exe USB 2 0 VGA Device2. Instruction Manual USB to VGA Adapter USB 2 0 to VGA External Multi Monitor Video Adapter High Resolution StarTech com Making hard to find FCC Compliance Statement 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 rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment 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 com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or
3. StarTech com Mirror Mode This setting will mirror the image from your original desktop onto the secondary desktop Primary USB VGA Fatended USB VGA 0M 10006002 Mirror High Resolution USB 2 0 to VGA Adapter Properties 1 To access the Display Properties for the USB 2 0 VGA Adapter open the Control Panel and double click on the Display icon 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Click on the Display drop down menu and select the USB 2 0 VGA DEVICE DISPLAY as illustrated below Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 2 Resolution Color rsi High Highest G2bi v 1280 by 1024 pixels How do Iget the best display Advanced Settings 4 From here you can change the resolution color depth as desired Once the desired changes have been made click on OK to apply the settings StarTech com Virtually Repositioning Your Displays Click and drag the appropriate monitor icon labelled 1 or 2 to the desired position For example the secondary display can be dragged to the left of the primary display allowing it to be positioned virtually on the left Click OK or Apply to save the changes Troubleshooting The USB 2 0 to VGA Adapter can t be set as the primary display Some video card manufacturers ship their product with a utility that
4. prevents other video cards from being set as the primary card Please check the system tray for an icon representing this utility and if possible please disable the utility prior to switching to the USB 2 0 to VGA adapter as the primary display My DVD player will not work when move the image to the extended display Some DVD playback software does not support playing video on a second adapter of any kind Please refer to the documentation that was included with your DVD playback software for further information Video will not display using Windows Media Player on the extended desktop Please ensure that you have moved the Media Player window completely over to the second screen There are horizontal lines covering the displayed image This is due to a low refresh rate setting You can change this in Display Properties Settings Advanced Monitor Make sure that you have selected the USB 2 0 VGA Device first and do not exceed the refresh rate limitations of the monitor Resetting or resynchronizing the monitor may also help For further details on how to reset or resynchronize your monitor please refer to the documentation that was included with your monitor purchase StarTech com am unable to use applications that require Direct3D on the USB 2 0 VGA adapter Currently the drivers that support the USB 2 0 VGA adapter do not support Direct3D Please check for driver updates in the future for added support If your ap
5. adapter Turn the monitor display on 8 Once Windows has fully loaded the secondary monitor should now be ready for use You should see this icon in the System Tray 2111 gt 4 09PM A Windows Vista 7 NOTE The Aero desktop theme is not supported by this adapter so should be disabled prior to use of the USB Video Adapter 1 Insert the Driver CD into your CD DVD ROM drive 2 Ifthe installation program does not begin automatically locate setup the Setup exe application This Setup exe 8 file will be located in the root Macrovision Corporation directory of the Drivers CD USB 2 0 VGA Device Multiple Driver Install Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for USB 2 0 VGA Device Multiple 3 When the InstallShield Wizard launches click Next ans onyou compute To connue ek Nes Ensure the USB2VGA adapter is not connected to the host computer 4 Please wait while Setup searches for installed g Setup is searching for installed features components StarTech com Once driver installation is USB 2 0 VGA Device Multiple Driver Install complete you will reach the following screen Click on the Finish button InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed USB 20 VGA Device Multiple Click Finish to ext the wizard Please click Finish to complete setup and then insert the USB adapter into your PC notebook USB slot Plug in the
6. symbols of third party companies not related in any way to StarTech com Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech com or an en dorsement of the product s to which this manual applies by the third party company in question Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this doc ument StarTech com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks registered trademarks service marks and other protected names and or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders StarTech com Table of Contents Introduction 1 Packaging 60 8 1 System REQuirOMent vai sevens eed nnireeeerce 1 1 Windows 2000 XP 1 Windows 3 Multiple USB Video Adapter Installation 5 Configuring the 0 6 USB 2 0 to VGA Adapter 7 Virtually Repositioning Your
7. 10 16 32 15 9 16 32 4 3 800x600 16 32 10 StarTech com Technical Support StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com mit ment to provide industry leading solutions If you ever need help with your product visit www startech com support and access our com prehensive selection of online tools documentation and 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 war rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or agents for any dam ages whether direct or indirect special punitive incidental consequen tial 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 limita tions or excl
8. Multiple Driver Install application will launch the santa following screen Please click on Next Marple ono comput To continue ek Nea Ensure that the USB Video Adapter is not connected to the host computer USB 2 0 VGA Device Multiple Driver Install InstallShield Wizard Complete 4 Once driver installation is 2 The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed USB 20 complete you will reach the VGA Device Multiple Click Finish to ext the wizard following screen Click on the Finish button Please click Finish to complete setup and then insert the USB adapter into your PC notebook USB slot 5 Plug in the USB Video Adapter Windows will then install the drivers for the adapter USB 2 0 VGA Device Multiple InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete 6 Once the Windows has finished the driver installation it will prompt you to restart the computer Select Yes want to restart my computer and click the Finish button The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed USB 2 0 VGA Device Multiple Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes want to restart my computer now No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their dives and then click Finish to complete setup StarTech com 7 While the computer is restarting connect the VGA cord running from the secondary monitor display to the
9. USB Video Adapter Windows will then install the drivers for the adapter Select Yes want to restart my computer now and click the Finish button InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed USB 20 VGA Adapter Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes I want to restart my computer now No I wil restart my computer later Remove any disks trom their dives and then click Finish to complete setup While the computer is restarting connect the VGA cord running from the secondary monitor display to the adapter Turn the monitor display on Once Windows has fully loaded the secondary monitor should now be ready for use You should see this icon in the System Tray StarTech com 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 first USB Video Adapter When prompted to restart select No I will restart my computer later and click Finish to continue on to the installation of the next USB Video Adapter unit 2 Connect another monitor display to the VGA 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
10. plication requires Direct3D please use the main display adapter The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are experiencing any issues Check to make sure that all connectors are plugged in correctly Make sure that the USB port that you are using is USB 2 0 Check to see that the monitor is connected correctly and the power is ON Try connecting the adapter directly to the computer instead through a hub Make sure you restart your computer after the driver installation e Unplug the adapter and re insert it Check the website to make sure you have the latest drivers e Reset refresh resynchronize your monitor e f you have problems during the boot up process start your computer in Safe Mode and uninstall the driver Hold the CTRL key until the Windows startup menu appears and select Safe Mode As there is a limitation the USB 2 0 VGA Adapter cannot be used for the viewing of DVD video movie except for the Media Player Classic software on Windows Vista e t may disable the main display when you access the Primary function on part of graphic cards of Intel solution Specifications Bus Interface Connectors Chipset Maximum number of Adapters Supported Operating Systems StarTech com USB 2 0 USB type A DE 15 female PLX Netchip Net2280 Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 32 64 bit Supported Resolutions Aspect Ratio Resolution Color Depth 16 10 16 32 16
11. 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 final time please do so StarTech com Configuring the Adapter Once the driver and adapter have been installed an icon will appear in the system tray as shown below This utility allows you to quickly change the settings and resolution for your USB 2 0 VGA Adapter The configuration menu can be accessed by right clicking on the icon 4 09PM Primary Mode Selecting USB VGA Primary will set the secondary display adapter as the main display adapter in the system The system s primary adapter and monitor will automatically switch to act as the extended desktop a Please Note Some display utilities and drivers that ship with AGP and built in display adapters will prevent this option from working on some systems For the USB VGA Primary setting to take effect you must first disable the original display utility typically located in the system tray Extended Mode By default your USB 2 0 VGA Adapter will extend your Windows desktop functioning in USB VGA Extended You can change the relative position of this extension under the Display Properties Go to Control Panel gt double click on Display and select the Settings tab
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