SIIG USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter User manual

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USB 3.0 to DisplayPort
Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
04-0828B
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) & 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
• Connect up to 6 adapters per system
• Display modes: 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.

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System Requirements
• Desktop or notebook PC with an available
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
Figure 1: Layout
USB 3.0 Micro-B
connector
DisplayPort
connector

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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.

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6. Plug the adapter into the computer and the
driver will be installed automatically.
7. Restart your system to complete the
installation.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver 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.

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Windows XP (32-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run, type
D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D:
to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
2. Select I Accept.
3. Connect your second monitor to the adapter
and turn it on.
4. Plug the adapter into the computer and the
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.
DisplayLink Display Adapter (4301) and
UHD-100DP should be displayed.

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

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•Screen Resolution: Click to select an
available resolution. Note: This function is
disabled in mirror mode, as the resolution is
defined by the resolution of the primary
monitor.
•Screen Rotation: Rotates the screen
according to the desired orientation.
•Extend To: Extends the 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 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter to Off
before selecting Set as Main Monitor.

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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. Text may appear less
clear when enabling.
• Fit to TV: Adjust the size of the desktop on
the TV. Note: This function works only
when one display is connected.
Multi-Monitor Configuration
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 resolution.
2. For Windows Vista: Right click then select
Personalize, then click Display Settings.

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3. For Windows XP: Right click, select
Properties, then select Settings tab.
Extended Mode
1. Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration
on page 8 to open the configuration page.
2. 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.
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
and drop the application icons or the opened
window, in restore down mode, to the add
on monitor. However, some applications
may not support the extended desktop.

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Mirror Mode
1. Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration
on page 8 to open the configuration page.
2. 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.
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

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Primary Monitor
1. Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration
on page 8 to open the configuration page.
2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the
preferred monitor.
3. For Windows 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 Pto bring up the menu
andchooseadesired mode (Available in Windows
8 and Windows 7 only).
Figure 4: Windows Shortcut

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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.
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 Control, click Yes, and
click OK.
4. Click Yes to restart the computer.

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Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Open Control Panel> Programs> Programs
and Features.
2. Click DisplayLink Graphics, click
Uninstall, then click Yes.
3. At 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why won't my DVD player work when I move it over
to the extended display?
A1: SomeDVDplaybacksoftwarepackagesdonotsupport
playing on a second display adapter.
Q2: How come my open window will not move over to the
extended display?
A2: Restore down the open window before moving it
over to the extended display, also make sure the open
window is moved completely over onto the extended
display.
Q3: There are lines running horizontally up and down my
screen or the screen is distorted.
A3: Thisisduetoa low or unsupported refreshrate setting.
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: Why can't I make the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter the
primary display?
A4: Some video cards ship with a utility that prevents
other video cards from being set as the primary video
card. Check the bottom right hand corner of the
taskbar for the utility. Disable the utility before
switching the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter to be the
primary display.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
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.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

PRODUCTNAME
USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin 1985,SIIG, Inc.is aleading manufacturerofITconnectivitysolutions
(including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy
I/Oadapters)that bridge the connectionbetweenDesktop/Notebook systems
and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital
Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIGproductsoffer comprehensive usermanuals,many user-friendlyfeatures,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are
registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only
and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
September, 2012 Copyright ©2012 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.