StarTech.com USBVGADOCK2 User Manual
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USBVGADOCK2
Universal Laptop USB Docking Station with
VGA Audio Ethernet
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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Rear View ........................................................................................................................................................2
Side Views ......................................................................................................................................................2
Installation............................................................................................................................................................3
Driver Installation ......................................................................................................................................3
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................4
Conguring the USB Video Adapter ....................................................................................................5
Display ID .......................................................................................................................................................5
Display Resolution ....................................................................................................................................5
Display Rotation .........................................................................................................................................6
Display Modes .............................................................................................................................................6
Identify Monitors .......................................................................................................................................7
Multi-Display Control Panel ................................................................................................................7
Display Settings ..........................................................................................................................................7
Supported Video Resolutions ..................................................................................................................9
Specications .....................................................................................................................................................10
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................11
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................11
Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
This USB to VGA adapter and docking station oers combined functionality of a 4-in-1 docking
station by converting a single USB 2.0 port into multiple connection ports, including a VGA Port,
10/100Mbps RJ45 network port, dual (3.5mm mini-jack) audio ports and four additional USB 2.0
ports.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x USBVGADOCK2 docking station
• 1 x Driver Installation CD
• 1 x Universal Power Adapter
• 3 x Interchangable Power Adapter Plug (NA/GB/EU)
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• CPU: Intel®/AMD® Single Core 1.5GHz or higher processor
• RAM: 512MB memory or higher
• USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available port
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Instruction Manual 2
Rear View
Side Views
RJ45 Ethernet
connector
VGA connector
USB 2.0
connector
USB Link LED
DC Power
connector
3.5mm mini-jack Audio
(Mic/Speaker)
USB mini-B connector
(Host)
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* Please ensure that the driver installation is complete prior to the physical installation of the USB
2.0 to VGA Docking Station
Driver Installation
1. Insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. If the installation program does not begin automatically, locate the Setup.exe application.
This le will be located in the root directory of the Driver CD.
3. Executing the Setup.exe application
will launch the following screen. Please
click on Next:
*Ensure that the USB Docking
Station is not connected to the host
computer.
4. Once the Windows has nished 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.
5. While the computer is restarting,
connect the VGA cord running from
the secondary monitor/display to the
Docking Station. Turn the monitor/
display on.
6. Connect the power adapter to the
Docking Station and make sure the
power LED on the top of the unit
lights up.
NOTE: The power adapter uses
interchangable plugs for compatibility
with dierent regions (North America,
Great Britian, Europe). Be sure to use
the proper plug for the receptacle you have.
7. Once Windows has fully loaded, plug the USB Docking Station into an available USB 2.0
port of your PC or Notebook from the USB mini-B connector.
Installation
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8. A Hardware Installation Wizard dialog
will show up, please select “No, not this
time” and click “Next” to continue.
9. Please select “Install the software
automatically (Recommended)”. And
click ”Next” to continue.
10. Click “Finish” to complete the Hardware
Wizard.
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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.
In the Device Manager view, ensure that the indicated devices are present.
* actual device names may vary
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Conguring 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 dened
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
dened as “Unknown Monitor”.
Display Resolution
Select the desired video display resolution for the
connected monitor.
The default setting resolution is: 1024 x 768 *
32bit.
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.
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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 eciency.
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.
“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.
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Identify Monitors
Easy display identication via an overlay will be shown in the upper right corner of all attached
display devices.
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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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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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Video Signal VGA (RGBHV)
Chipset ID
LAN:
SMSC LAN9500
Video:
Trigger UV-185CB-128
Connectors
1 x USB type mini-B
1 x DE-15 VGA female
4 x USB type A
1 x RJ45
2 x 3.5mm mini-jack audio
Maximum Video Resolution 1600x1200@32-bit
LAN Link Speed 10/100 Mbps
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0: 480 Mbps
Power Adapter 5VDC, 3A, center positive
Dimensions 203.0mm x 69.8mm x 19.1mm
Weight 214g
Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment 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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