StarTech.com USB2VGAPRO2 User manual

Manual Revision: 05/11/2012
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USB2VGAPRO2
USB to VGA External Video Card
Adapter for PC and MAC - 1920x1200
*actual product may vary from photos

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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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 o 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Software Installation................................................................................................................................ 3
Conguration Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 4
Operation ................................................................................................5
Front Panel Pushbuttons........................................................................................................................ 5
Keyboard Hotkeys..................................................................................................................................... 5
KVM Switcher Software........................................................................................................................... 6
Specications..........................................................................................9
Technical Support ..................................................................................10
Warranty Information............................................................................10

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Introduction
The USB2VGAPRO2 USB to VGA External Video Card Adapter for PC and MAC -
1920x1200 is the perfect solution for turning your workstation into a dual or multi-
monitor environment using your USB ports - providing high quality, dual display or
multi-monitor capability for a variety of laptop or desktop applications.
This USB VGA display adapter is capable of running up to ve additional displays from
one computer simultaneously (using four USB2VGAPRO2 External Video Adapters).
The adapter connects to a host computer through a USB 2.0 port, acting as an external
VGA video card to either extend or mirror the desktop shown on the existing display -
without having to open the computer case.
USB2VGAPRO2 oers support for Microsoft Windows® (including Aero themes) and
Mac OS X, and with support for resolutions up to 1920x1200 this device is ideal for
larger displays / monitors.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• USB to VGA Adapter
• Driver CD
• Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• USB enabled computer system with available USB port
• CPU: 1.2 GHz or Higher
• RAM: 512 MB or Higher
• 30 MB of hard drive space
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista(32/64bit)/7(32/64bit), and Apple® Mac OS X®
(Tiger 10.4.11 and up)

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Software and Hardware Installation
Windows®
Please ensure that the driver installation is complete prior to the physical
installation (plugging in) of the USB Video Adapter
1. Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (recommended), or
insert the included Driver CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. Locate the Setup.exe application. This le will be located in the folder labeled
“Windows” on the Driver CD (e.g. D:\) or downloaded le.
3. Executing the Setup.exe application will launch the following screen. Please click I
Accept to start installation process. The set-up program will install the device driver
and software application respectively.
*Ensure that the USB Video Adapter is not connected to the host computer.
* The screen may ash or go black during installation. No additional message will
be displayed to alert that the installation has completed.

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4. Once DisplayLink Core Software screen has disappeared Connect your
USB2VGAPRO2 device via the USB port on your PC.
5. The system will initiate driver and software application (the DisplayLink Software
Conguration screen may ash or go black during the installation).
*Some machines may require a system reboot for the USB Display Adapter to initialize.
6. Connect your VGA monitor to the available VGA port on the USB2VGAPRO2 device.
7. The USB Video Adapter is now ready for use.

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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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 limitations or exclusions
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