StarTech.com MSTDP122DP User Manual
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Product Diagram (MSTDP122DP)
Component Function
1DisplayPort Connector
• Connects the Hub to the Host Computer.
• After the MST hub has been connected to the
Host Computer it may be necessary to initiate
the operation of additional displays from within
your Windows Display Settings.
2USB-A Power
Connector • Connect the Hub to a USB Power Adapter.
3DisplayPort Ports x 2 • Connect up to 2 Display Devices to the Hub.
4 Scan Button • Re-syncs all of the attached displays, and can be
utilized if any of the displays are not detected.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/MSTDP122DP
• DisplayPort 1.2 enabled Host Computer x 1
Note: MST is certied for operation with Microsoft® Windows 10, 8, 8.1, and 7 devices.
• DisplayPort Monitors x 2
• DisplayPort Cables (max.15 ft.) x 2
• USB Power Adapter x 1
Multi Stream Transport Hub – DisplayPort™ 1.2 to Dual Head DisplayPort MST Hub
Installing the Hub
1. Ensure the Host Computer and Displays are powered o.
2. Connect the DisplayPort Connect on the Hub to a DisplayPort port on a Host
Computer.
3. Connect a DisplayPort Cable (sold separately) to one of the DisplayPort Ports on
the Hub and the other end up to a DisplayPort port on a Display Device.
4. Repeat step 3 to connect a second Display Device to the Hub.
Note: Certain graphics adapters have limited MST support and will only output to
three displays in total. If more than three monitors are attached, the fourth will be
disabled, including built-in laptop monitors or touchscreen displays.
5. Connect the USB-A Power Connector on the Hub to a USB Power Adapter.
6. Connect the USB Power Adapter to an AC Electrical Outlet.
7. Power on the connected Display Devices followed by the Host Computer.
8. The system will now detect the Hub, and add the attached Display Devices to the
Display Settings on the System.
Average Resolution Bandwidth Allocation
MST shares 21.6Gbps of bandwidth across all attached displays. Higher resolutions
can restrict the bandwidth available for the remaining ports. Please see our guidelines
below for determining the ideal resolution for your setup.
Resolution Bandwidth
1920x1080 (High-denition 1080p) @ 60Hz 22%
1920x1200 @ 60Hz 30%
2560x1440 @ 60Hz 35%
2560x1600 @ 60Hz 38%
3840x2160 (Ultra HD 4K) @ 30Hz 38%
Note: Exceeding 100% will prevent monitors from turning on.
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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 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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. 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.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a three-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers, directors, employees or agents)
for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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Supported Resolution Congurations
Screen 1 resolution Screen 2 resolution Screen 3 resolution Total % of
bandwidth
1920x1200 @60Hz
(30%)
1920x1200 @60Hz
(30%)
1920x1200 @60Hz
(30%)
90%
2560x1440 @60Hz
(35%)
2560x1440 @60Hz
(35%)
1920x1200 @60Hz
(30%)
100%
2560x1600 @60Hz
(38%)
2560x1600 @60Hz
(38%)
1920x1080 @60Hz
(22%)
98%
3840x2160 @30Hz
(38%)
2560x1600 @60Hz
(38%)
1920x1080 @60Hz
(22%)
98%
3840x2160 @30Hz
(38%)
3840x2160 @30Hz
(38%)
1920x1080 @60Hz
(22%)
98%