USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter Installation Guide Introduction The USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter adds a DisplayPort port to your USB 3.0 enabled system. Key Features and Benefits • • • • Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification Video resolution up to 8.3 Mega Pixel, supporting up to 3840x2160 @ 30Hz Supports standard and wide-screen aspect ratios Integrated DisplayPort Audio Lot Number Sticker For future product return or exchange, this Lot number is required.
System Requirements • • • Desktop or notebook with an available USB 2.0/3.0 port (USB 3.0 recommended) Windows® 8.1 (32-/64-bit)/ 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) Mac OS® X 10.7 or later Package Contents • • • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter Driver CD Installation guide Layout LED** DisplayPort connector USB 3.0 type A connector **On when USB 3.
Windows Installation Make sure the proper version driver for your graphics card is installed, the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter is not designed to work with Windows' embedded Standard VGA Graphics Adapter driver. Important: Do not plug the adapter into the computer until instructed to do so. Windows 8.1 (32-/64-bit) / 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. Insert the driver CD. Close the CD AutoPlay box if prompted. Click This PC (For Windows 8.
. 5. 6. Notification, click Continue anyway. Skip this step if not prompted. Wait for a few minutes for the driver installation process to complete. While waiting, connect your second monitor to the DisplayPort adapter and turn it on. Plug the adapter into the computer and the driver will be installed automatically. Restart your system to complete the installation. To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Go to Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 8.
utility icon will appear in the taskbar by the system clock. Note: The icon may be hidden in the Windows System Tray. Click the arrow icon to display it. Selectable Viewing Modes Access the utility by clicking the utility icon , and point to USB 3.0 UHD DisplayPort Adapter. Figure 2: Utility Settings • Screen Resolution: Click on it to display available resolution options Note: This function is disabled in mirror mode, as the resolution is defined by the resolution of the primary monitor.
• • • • • • Extend To: Extends the screen according to the desired orientation Extend (default setting): Extends your desktop for easy viewing of multiple windows. The window will move off the primary display from the right side and enter the extended display from the left side Set as Main Monitor: Sets this extended screen as the main screen Mirror: Duplicates the primary monitor to the monitor which connects with the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter Off: Turns off the USB 3.
For Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7: Right click then select Screen resolution. Extended Mode 1. Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration section above to open the configuration window. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor. For Windows 8.1: In the Multiple displays drop-down menu, select Extend these displays. For Windows 8 / 7: In the Multiple displays drop-down menu, select Extend desktop to this display. 3. Click OK to confirm the change. 4.
Figure 3: Monitor Orientation Mirror Mode 1. Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration section on page 6 to open the configuration window. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor. For Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7: Check Multiple displays, select Duplicate these displays. 3. Click OK to confirm and close the settings screen.
Primary Monitor 1. Refer to the Multi-Monitor Configuration section on page 6 to open the configuration window. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor. 3. For Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7: Check the Make this my main display box. 4. Click OK to confirm the change. Windows Shortcut Press Windows key and P to bring up the menu and choose a desired mode.
Cursor Disappearing In some cases, when removing the adapter while in extended mode, the desktop will still be paired to the add-on monitor(s) and the mouse cursor may not return to the primary monitor. If this happens, connect the add-on monitor(s) and adapter again or keep moving the mouse. Video Playback in Extended Mode If the video or DVD playback quality is poor or skips frames in the extended mode, please playback on the primary monitor instead of the add-on monitors. Windows Uninstallation 1. 2.
Mac OS Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Connect your second monitor to the adapter and turn it on, then plug the adapter into the computer. Insert the driver CD, then double click the driver CD icon on the desktop. Double click folder Mac OS X 10.6-10.9, then double click DisplayLink_Mac_2.2. dmg At the prompted DisplayLink Installer, double click DisplayLink Software Installer.pkg At Introduction, click Continue. At License, click Continue, then click Agree.
2. click More Info, then click System Report. Click Extensions from the left sidebar, a DisplayLinkDriver should be displayed. Mac Display Utility Access the display utility menu by clicking System Preferences, then click Displays. Setting the Display Resolutions Select an available resolution from the Display Preferences window. The resolutions available depend on both the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter and the capabilities of the connected display.
Rotating a Display Configure the orientation using the Rotate drop down, see Figure 5. Select the appropriate angle of rotation to match your display's set up. Setting the Display to Mirror/Extend Mode Check the Mirror Displays box on the Arrangement pane to enable the mirror mode. See Figure 6. Uncheck the box to set the display to extended mode. Change the main display by simply dragging the white menu bar between the displays.
Changing the Main Display As Figure 6, you can change the main display by moving the Menu Bar between displays. Mac OS Driver Uninstallation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. Insert the driver CD. Double click Driver CD icon on the Desktop. Double click Mac OS X 10.6-10.9 folder. Double click displaylink_Installer_2.2.dmg. Double click DisplayLink Software Uninstaller, then Select Uninstall. Type in the password, then click OK. Click Restart to complete uninstallation.
Frequently Asked Questions Q1: Why won't my DVD player work when I move it over to the extended display? A1: Some DVD playback software packages do not support playing on a second display adapter. Q2: How come my open window will not move over to the extended display? A2: Restore down the open window before moving it over to the extended display, also make sure the open window is moved completely over onto the extended display.
HD Adapter the primary display? A4: Some video cards ship with a utility that prevents other video cards from being set as the primary video card. Check the bottom right hand corner of the taskbar for the utility. Disable the utility before switching the USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Ultra HD Adapter to be the primary display.
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