StarTech.com USB2DVIPRO User manual

USB to DVI Video Adapter
USB 2.0 to DVI External Multi
Monitor Video Adapter
USB2DVIPRO
Instruction Manual

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
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.
Consult the dealer or 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 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
endorsement 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 document, 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.

i
Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ...........................................................2
Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6)..........................................................3
Configuration .................................................................. 5
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ...........................................................5
Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6)..........................................................8
Supported Video Resolutions ........................................ 11
Specifications.................................................................. 12
Technical Support........................................................... 13
Warranty Information...................................................... 13

1
Introduction
The StarTech.com USB2DVIPRO External DVI Multi Monitor Video
Adapter is the perfect solution for turning an available USB 2.0 port
into a DVI port. Providing high quality, multi-monitor capabilities that
can be used for a variety of laptop or desktop applications by acting
as an external DVI video card that can be used to extend or mirror the
desktop shown on the existing display, all without having to open the
computer case.
Packaging Contents
1 x USB2DVIPRO video adapter•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
1 - 2 Video Adapters:•
Processor: 1.2GHz or higher clock speed
RAM: 512MB or higher
3 Video Adapters:•
Processor: 1.6GHz or higher clock speed
RAM: 1GB or higher
4 Video Adapters:•
Processor: 1.8GHz or higher clock speed, dual core
RAM: 1GB or higher
An available USB 2.0 port•
DVI capable monitor•
CD/DVD-ROM drive (driver installation)•
Microsoft• ®Windows®2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
or Apple®Mac OS®10.4.11/10.5.6 (Intel®), or Linux

2
Installation
Please note: The following installation steps must be completed prior
to connecting USB2DVIPRO to the host computer, to ensure proper
functionality.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “Setup.exe” file.2.
Double-click on the “Setup.exe” file to begin the installation process:
When the End User License3.
Agreement appears, please
read and accept it, then click
Next.
Please wait while the installation package copies the necessary files.4.
Once completed, plug in the USB2DVIPRO adapter to the computer.5.
Windows should start to automatically load the drivers. Once
complete, you should see this icon in your System Tray:

3
To verify the installation, right-click on “My Computer” and select6.
Manage to open the Computer Management window.
In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on7.
Device Manager.
In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on8.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and ensure that the USB2DVIPRO
device is listed underneath.
If you wish to add additional USB2DVIPRO adapters, simply9.
plug them into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4
USB2DVIPRO video adapters can be used on a computer.
Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6)
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink-OSX”2.
.dmg file. Double-click on this file to begin the installation process:
Double Click the “DislpayLink3.
Software Installer.pkg” to install
the software.
*actual device name may vary

4
Once the installation is complete,4.
click the “Restart” button. The
computer will automatically
reboot, so make sure to close/
save any files you have opened,
before pressing this button.
After the computer has restarted, plug in the USB2DVIPRO adapter5.
to an available USB 2.0 port. The adapter should now be ready to
use.
If you wish to add additional USB2DVIPRO adapters, simply6.
plug them into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4
USB2DVIPRO video adapters can be used on a computer.

5
Conguration
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
To configure the image being displayed by the monitor that is
connected to USB2DVIPRO, right-click on a blank section of the
desktop, select Properties, then click on the Settings tab to display
the following screen:
For Vista or 7, right-click on a blank section of the desktop and select
Personalize, then select Screen Resolution on the next screen.

6
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 USB2DVIPRO
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 USB2DVIPRO 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.
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).
Following this change, the monitor connected to USB2DVIPRO 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 USB2DVIPRO, or USB2DVIPRO is removed from
the host computer, the original monitor will revert to being the primary
display.
Alternate Configuration
Following the software installation for USB2DVIPRO, 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
USB2DVIPRO):

7
Here, you can set the secondary display to
act as an extension of the primary desktop
(Extend), or as a mirror image that duplicates
the contents on the primary display (Mirror) or
set the display on the adapter as the primary
display (Set as Main Monitor). If using a laptop,
once the adapter is set as the primary display,
the screen on the laptop can be disabled
(Notebook Monitor Off).
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.
Normal Rotated Left
Rotated Right Upside-Down
“Screen Rotation”
Examples
“Extend To”
Examples