StarTech.com USB31GEHD User manual

Manual Revision: 07/21/2014
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USB31GEHD
USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter with Gigabit
Ethernet and HDMI®
*actual product may vary from photos

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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:
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ..................................................................................1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation .............................................................................................3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 5
Multiple Adapter Installation................................................................................................................ 6
Conguring the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter .....................................7
Windows® .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mac OS .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Specications..........................................................................................11
Technical Support ..................................................................................12
Warranty Information............................................................................12

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Product Overview
USB 3.0
HDMI® RJ-45

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB 3.0 Mini Docking Adapter
• 1x Instruction Manual
• 1x Driver CD
System Requirements
• USB enabled computer system with an available USB 3.0 port
• Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP SP3 (32), Mac OS® 10.6 and
up (Tested up to 10.9)
• Oce Applications:
• CPU: i3 Dual core 2.8GHz
• RAM: 2GB or higher
• Full HD Video:
• CPU: Quad Core 2.4GHz or Higher (i5 recommended)
• RAM: 4GB or higher

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3. If AutoPlay is disabled, browse to your CD/DVD drive location and open the “Setup.
exe”application located in the “Windows_Drivers” folder to start the installation
process.
Installation
Driver Installation
Windows
Note: Windows 8.1: Connect the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter to your system via an
available USB 3.0 port. Windows will automatically detect the adapter and install the
required drivers.
For all other supported version of Windows, please ensure that the driver installation
is complete prior to the physical installation (plugging in) of the USB 3.0 Mini Dock
Adapter.
1. Download the latest drivers from the www.startech.com website (recommended),
or insert the included Driver CD into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. If AutoPlay is enabled, select the “Open folder to view les”option when the dialog
appears.
4. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.
Note: You may be prompted to restart your system.

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Mac OS
Connect the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter to your Mac via an available USB 3.0 port. The
Mac OS will automatically detect the adapter and install the required drivers.
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter to an available USB 3.0 port via the attached
USB cable.
Note: If connected to a USB 2.0 host port, performance may be limited.
2. Connect your HDMI® monitor to the HDMI® port on the adapter.
3. Connect your Cat 5e/6 network connection to the RJ-45 port on the adapter.

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Verifying Installation
Windows
1. From the main desktop or start menu, right-click on “Computer” (“My Computer” in
XP), then select “Manage.”
2. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left
window panel.
3. Under the “USB Display Adapters”category should be a “USB 3.0 to HDMI and LAN
Combo” device. Right-click on the device and select “Properties” to make sure it is
installed and working correctly.

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Mac OS
1. Open the “System Proler” by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner, select
“About this Mac”, then select “More Info.”
2. On the next screen, select “System Report” and under the “USB” heading within the
“Hardware”category should be a “USB 3.0 to HDMI and LAN Combo” device.
Multiple Adapter Installation
Multiple USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapters can be used on a single system. The number of
adapters and the performance of each adapter will depend entirely on your system’s
specications.
1. Complete the standard driver installation steps, up to when you plug in the rst USB
adapter.
2. Connect another monitor/display to the second USB adapter, and turn on the
display.

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3. Connect the USB type “A” connector on the second USB adapter to an available USB
3.0 port on the host computer. The driver installation will begin automatically.
Repeat these steps for each additional USB adapter you wish to install. Once all USB
adapters are installed, reboot the comp
Conguring the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter
Windows®
When display devices are attached, an icon appears in the taskbar. This gives you
access to the DisplayLink® manager menu.
Note: Windows 8/7 users: The adapter drivers also allow for adjustments through the
Windows built-in Display Settings window. These settings can be accessed by right-
clicking on the Windows Desktop and selecting “Screen Resolution.”
1. From the taskbar, if needed, click the Show hidden icons arrow to show all available
icons.
2. Click the DisplayLink icon. You will see a “USB 3.0 to HDMI and LAN Combo” option,
selecting this display will extend a sub menu with the congurable options for
the connected device. Each display is congured independently. All conguration
options are shown and described below.

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Extend
The monitor attached to the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter displays an extension of
the user’s active Windows desktop. The extra desktop area is a great productivity
aid, allowing more applications or documents to be visible at a time. The device is
now extended in the direction it was the last time the display was in this mode. For
more control, use the “Extend To”submenu and select one of the options. This puts
the device into extend mode, and places it to the Right/Left/Above/Below the main
(primary) monitor.
Mirror
The monitor attached to the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter displays a duplication of the
primary display. The resolution, color depth and refresh rate of the primary screen are
replicated on the monitor connected to the adapter.
Note: If the monitors used are of dierent specications, the system’s primary graphics
adapter will scale all settings to lower specication to maintain a uniform aspect ratio.
Extend To
This option allows you to specify the physical location of the monitor connected to the
USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter in relation to the systems on-board monitor.

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Screen Resolution
This option allows you to change the resolution on the monitor connected to the USB
3.0 Mini Dock Adapter. Simply select the desired option from the list of supported
resolutions displayed in the sub menu.
Screen Rotation
This option allows you to change orientation in which the screen is viewed. The two
most common types of orientation are portrait and landscape.
Set as Main Monitor
Selecting this option allows your computer to consider the monitor connected
through the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter as your primary monitor. Your primary monitor
displays all system notications, and takes priority with applications.
O
This option disables the monitor connected to the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter.
Mac OS
To congure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the “Displays”
preferences from the “System Preferences” menu.

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The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual monitors
themselves. To congure them all from a single location, press the “Gather Windows”
button and each screen’s Displays Preferences windows will appear on that display.
All supported video resolutions will appear. To change the positioning of each display,
click on the “Arrangement“ button (found only on the primary display) and you can
then virtually reposition each display.
Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode
By default the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter will be setup as an extended display. To
change the display as a mirrored/cloned display, check the “Mirror Display” box on the
“Arrangement” page for that monitors Displays settings window. To return the monitor
to an extended display, uncheck this option. To use both extended and mirrored
displays simultaneously, turn o mirroring then in the “Arrangement” page press and
hold the ‘cmd’ and ‘alt’ keys and drag and drop the display you wish to mirror over the
primary display (shown with the white bar). Repeat this with each display you wish to
mirror, all others will act as an extended display.
Changing the Primary Display
You can change which display is the primary display by moving the Menu Bar between
displays. Changing the primary display aects where new windows appear. To move
the Menu Bar, click the white menu bar and drag it to the display you wish to become
the primary.
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, the USB 3.0 Mini Dock Adapter
can display media les and DVDs using a broad variety of media players, however in
Clone Mode, limited support is available for video playback.

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Specications
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID DisplayLink - DL3700N
Industry Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, USB 3.0
Connector Type(s)
1x USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
1x HDMI (19 pin) Female
1x RJ-45 Female
Auto MDIX Yes
Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps
Full Duplex Support Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
Maximum Digital Resolutions 1920x1200
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
OS Compatibility
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista
(32/64), XP SP3 (32), Mac OS® 10.6 and up (Tested
up to 10.9)
Cable Length 3.98 in [101mm]
Product Dimensions (LxWxH) 180mm x 64mm x 19mm
Product Weight 1.59 oz [45 g]
Power Adapter Included USB-Powered
Humidity 10-90% RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

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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
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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
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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