StarTechcom Laptop Docking Station USB31GEVG User Manual

USB 3.0 Mini Docking Station Adapter  
with Gigabit Ethernet and VGA  
USB31GEVG  
*actual product may vary from photos  
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Manual Revision: 08/27/2014  
 
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  
Specifications..........................................................................................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  
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 filesoption when the dialog  
appears.  
3. If AutoPlay is disabled, browse to your CD/DVD drive location, or to the downloaded  
driver file location and open DisplayLink .exeinstall application, located in the  
“Windowsfolder 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  
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 file location and  
open the DisplayLink .dmginstall application, located in the “Macfolder 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 Profiler 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  
specifications.  
1. Complete the standard driver installation steps, up to when you plug in the first 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 “Aconnector 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 Combooption,  
selecting this display will extend a sub menu with the configurable options for  
the connected device. Each display is configured independently. All configuration  
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 Tosubmenu 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 different specifications, the system’s primary graphics  
adapter will scale all settings to lower specification 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 notifications, and takes priority with applications.  
Off  
This option disables the monitor connected to the Mini Docking Station Adapter.  
Mac OS  
To configure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the “Displays”  
preferences from the “System Preferencesmenu.  
The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual monitors  
themselves. To configure 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 Displaybox on the  
Arrangementpage 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 off mirroring then in the “Arrangementpage press and  
hold the ‘cmdand ‘altkeys 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 affects 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 files and DVDs using a broad variety of media players, however in  
Clone Mode, limited support is available for video playback.  
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Specifications  
Bus Type  
USB 3.0  
Chipset ID  
DisplayLink - DL-3700N  
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab  
USB 3.0  
Industry Standards  
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  
10/100/1000 Mbps  
Yes  
Compatible Networks  
Full Duplex Support  
5 Gbps (USB 3.0)  
Maximum Data Transfer Rate  
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)  
Maximum Analog Resolutions  
Type and Rate  
1920x1200  
USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s  
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista  
(32/64), XP SP3 (32),  
OS Compatibility  
Mac OS® 10.6 and up (Tested up to 10.10)  
4.4 in [111 mm]  
Cable Length  
Product Dimensions (LxWxH)  
Product Weight  
65mm x 65mm x 19mm  
1.7 oz [47 g]  
Power Adapter Included  
Humidity  
USB-Powered  
10-90% RH  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
-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  
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their  
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,  
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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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