StarTech.com USB2VGAE2 User manual

USB to VGA Adapter
USB 2.0 to VGA Multi Monitor
External Video Adapter
USB2VGAE2
Instruction Manual
*Please ensure that the driver
installation is complete prior to the
physical installation of the USB 2.0
to VGA adapter

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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
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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.....................................................................4
Configuring the USB Video Adapter .............................. 5
Display ID ....................................................................................5
Display Resolution.......................................................................5
Display Rotation ..........................................................................6
Display Modes .............................................................................6
Identify Monitors ..........................................................................7
Multi-Display Control Panel .........................................................8
Display Settings...........................................................................8
Specifications.................................................................. 9
Supported Video Resolutions ........................................ 9
Technical Support........................................................... 10
Warranty Information...................................................... 10

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x USB2VGAE2 video adapter•
1 x Driver 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
4-6 Video Adapters:•
CPU: Intel/AMD dual core 2.0GHZ or higher
RAM: 2GB or more
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
NOTE: Aero desktop theme not supported.

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Installation
Please ensure that the driver installation is complete prior to*
the physical installation of the USB 2.0 to VGA adapter
Driver Installation
Insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
If the installation program does not begin automatically, locate the2.
Setup.exe application. This file will be located in the root directory of
the Driver CD.
Executing the Setup.exe3.
application will launch the
following screen. Please click
on Next:
*Ensure that the USB Video
Adapter is not connected to
the host computer.
Once the Windows has4.
finished 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.
While the computer is restarting, connect the VGA cord running5.
from the secondary monitor/display to the adapter. Turn the monitor/
display on.

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Once Windows has fully loaded, plug the USB Video Adapter into an6.
available USB 2.0 port of your PC or Notebook.
A Hardware Installation Wizard7.
dialog will show up, please
select “No, not this time” and
click “Next” to continue.
Please select “Install the8.
software automatically
(Recommended)”. And click
”Next” to continue.
Click “Finish” to complete the Hardware Wizard.9.
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).
Complete the installation steps, up to when you plug in the first USB1.
Video Adapter.
Connect another monitor/display to the VGA connector of the second2.
USB Video Adapter, then turn on the display.

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Connect the USB type A connector on the second USB Video3.
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 final time; please
do so.
Verifying Installation
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in
Vista), 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.
* actual device names may vary

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Conguring 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.
NOTE: The Aero desktop theme is not supported by this adapter, so
should be disabled prior to use of the USB Video Adapter.
Display ID
The USB Video Adapter supports the
VESA defined 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 defined as
“Unknown Monitor”.
Display Resolution
Select the desired video display
resolution for the connected monitor.
The default setting resolution is:
1024 x 768 * 32bit.

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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.
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 efficiency.
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
displays’s resolution. For example, if the on-board displays’s resolution
is 1024x768x32bit, and the USB Video Adapter will use the same
resolution.

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“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.
Identify Monitors
Easy display identification via an overlay will be
shown in the upper right corner of all attached display
devices.

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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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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Connectors USB type A male
DE-15 VGA female
Onboard Memory 16MB
Maximum Video Resolution 1600x1200 (standard)
1680x1050 (widescreen)
Total Number of Adapters 5
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
(32/64-bit)
Supported Video 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
1600x1200 16/32-bit 60Hz

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s 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.
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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