StarTech.com USB31GEVG User Manual
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USB31GEVG
USB 3.0 Mini Docking Station Adapter
with Gigabit Ethernet and VGA
*actual product may vary from photos
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 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)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................1
Product Overview ..................................................................................1
Product Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................3
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 4
Multiple Adapter Installation ................................................................................................................ 5
Operation ................................................................................................5
Windows .......................................................................................................................................................5
Mac OS .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Specications .......................................................................................... 9
Technical Support ..................................................................................10
Warranty Information ............................................................................ 10
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB 3.0 Mini Docking Station Adapter
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
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 10.10)
• VGA enabled display device with cables (for external monitor)
Product Overview
Product Diagram
USB 3.0 Host Cable
(attached)
VGA RJ45
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Installation
Driver Installation
Depending on your Operating System version and whether or not you have an active
network connection, the Mini Docking Station Adapter may auto-install, or auto-
download the proper drivers once connected to an available USB 3.0 port on the host
system. If the Mini Docking Station Adapter does not auto-install, follow the steps
below to complete the Driver Installation process.
Windows
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.
3. If AutoPlay is disabled, browse to your CD/DVD drive location, or to the downloaded
driver le location and open DisplayLink “.exe” install application, located in the
“Windows” folder to start the installation process.\
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
1. Download the latest drivers from the www.startech.com website (recommended),
or insert the included Driver CD into your computers CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. Browse to your CD/DVD drive location, or to the downloaded driver le location and
open the DisplayLink “.dmg” install application, located in the “Mac” folder to start
the installation process.
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the Mini Docking Station 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 VGA monitor to the VGA port on the Mini Docking Station Adapter.
3. Connect your Cat 5e/6 network connection to the RJ45 port on the Mini Docking
Station Adapter.
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Verifying Installation
Windows
1. From the main desktop or start menu, open the Device Manager by right-clicking
on Computer, and then selecting Manage. In the Computer Management window,
select Device Manager from the left window panel. (For Windows 8.1, right-click on
the Start button and click Device Manager).
2. Expand the Network Adapters and USB Display Adapters section, on a successful
install you should see the following device in the list with no exclamation points or
question marks. You may right-click on the device and select Properties to further
ensure it is installed and working correctly.
Mac OS
1. Open the System Proler by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner,
selecting About this Mac, then select System Report.
2. Expand the Hardware section and click USB in the left column. With the Mini
Docking Station Adapter connected, you should see the following device in the list.
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Multiple Adapter Installation
Multiple USB 3.0 Mini Docking Station Adapters can be used on a single system. The
number of adapters and the performance of each will depend entirely on your system
specications.
1. Complete the standard driver installation steps, up to when you plug in the rst Mini
Docking Station Adapter.
2. Connect another monitor/display to the second Mini Docking Station Adapter, and
turn on the display.
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 Mini Docking Station Adapter you wish to
install. Once all adapters are installed, reboot the comp.
Operation
Windows
When display devices are attached, an icon appears in the taskbar. This gives you
access to the DisplayLink® manager menu.
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1. From the taskbar, click the Show hidden icons arrow to show all available icons.
2. Click the DisplayLink® icon. You will see a “USB 3.0 to VGA and LAN Combo” option,
selecting this display will extend a sub menu with the congurable options for
the connected device. Each display is congured independently. All conguration
options are shown and described below.
Extend
The monitor attached to the Mini Docking Station 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 Mini Docking Station 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 dierent specications, the system’s primary graphics
adapter will scale all settings to lower specication to maintain a uniform aspect ratio.
Extend To
This option allows you to specify the physical location of the monitor connected to the
Mini Docking Station Adapter in relation to the systems on-board monitor.
Screen Resolution
This option allows you to change the resolution on the monitor connected to the Mini
Docking Station Adapter. Simply select the desired option from the list of supported
resolutions displayed in the sub menu.
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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 Mini Docking Station Adapter as your primary monitor. Your primary
monitor displays all system notications, and takes priority with applications.
O
This option disables the monitor connected to the Mini Docking Station Adapter.
Mac OS
To congure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the “Displays”
preferences from the “System Preferences” menu.
The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual monitors
themselves. To congure 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.
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Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode
By default the Mini Docking Station 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 aects 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 Mini Docking Station 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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Specications
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID DisplayLink - DL-3700N
Industry Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
USB 3.0
Connector Type(s)
1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
1 - VGA (15 pin; High Density D-Sub)
Female
1 - 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 Analog 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 10.10)
Cable Length 4.4 in [111 mm]
Product Dimensions (LxWxH) 65mm x 65mm x 19mm
Product Weight 1.7 oz [47 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.
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