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USB 3.0 to HDMI with AudioQuick Installation Guide

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IntroductionThe USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio adds an HDMIport to your USB 2.0/3.0 enabled system.

Key Features and Benefits• Supports standard and widescreen (16:9,

16:10) aspect ratio• Connects up to 6 adapters per system• Supports 24-bit color depth• USB bus powered and hot pluggable• Integrated 2.0/5.1 channel audio (32, 44.1,

48KHz, 16-bit, SNR=90dB)

Serial Number StickerFor future product return or exchange, this serialnumber is required. Please keep it for yourreference.

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System Requirements• Desktop or notebook PC with an available

USB 2.0/3.0 port (USB 3.0 recommended)• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-

bit) / XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or 3 /Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2

Package Contents• USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio• USB Cable• Driver CD• Quick installation guide

Layout

Figure 1: Layout

USB 3.0 mini-B

connectorHDMI

connector

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Computer

USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio

HDMI Display

USB CableHDMI Cable

(not included)

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InstallationMake sure the proper version driver for yourgraphics card is installed, the USB 3.0 to HDMIwith Audio is not designed to work with Windows'Standard VGA Graphics Adapter driver.IMPORTANT: To allow Microsoft Update tovalidate the driver, your computer must beconnected to the internet during theDisplayLink Graphics driver installation.

Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R21. Insert the driver CD. Close AutoPlay box.

Click Start, in the Search programs andfiles box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter.(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROMdrive letter).

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2. At User Account Control, click Yes. Skipthis step if not prompted.

3. Select I Accept.4. Connect your second monitor to the USB

3.0 to HDMI with Audio using an HDMIcable (not included) and turn it on.

5. Wait for the DisplayLink Graphicsinstallation screens to end, then plug theUSB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio into thecomputer, the driver will be installedautomatically.

Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008(32-/64-bit)1. Insert the driver CD. Close AutoPlay box.

Click Start, in the Start Search box, typeD:\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: tomatch your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter).

2. At User Account Control, click Continue.Skip this step if not prompted.

3. Select I Accept.4. Connect your second monitor to the USB

3.0 to HDMI with Audio using an HDMIcable (not included) and turn it on.

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5. Wait for the DisplayLink Graphicsinstallation screens to end, then plug theUSB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio into thecomputer, the driver will be installedautomatically.

6. Restart your system to complete theinstallation.

Windows XP (32-bit)1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, then Run.

Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D:to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter).

2. Select I accept.3. Click Yes to restart Windows. Skip this step

is not prompted.4. Connect your second monitor to the USB

3.0 to HDMI with Audio using an HDMIcable (not included) and turn it on.

5. Plug the USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio intothe computer and the driver will installautomatically.

6. Click Yes to restart Windows to completethe installation.

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To Verify Windows Installation1. From the desktop, right click Computer or

My Computer, then click Manage.For Windows 7: Click Device Manager.For Windows Vista: Click Continue, thenDevice Manager.For Windows XP: Click Device Manager.For Windows Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2:Click Diagnostics, then click DeviceManager.

2. Double click USB Display Adapters,DisplayLink Display Adapter (C300) andUSB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter Demo shouldbe displayed.

Uninstalling the DriverWindows 7 / Server 2008 R21. Click Start, Control Panel.2. Click Programs.3. Click Programs and Features.4. Select DisplayLink Graphics, then click

Uninstall. Click Yes, Yes.

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5. Click Yes to complete uninstalling the driver.Skip this step if not prompted.

Windows Vista / Server 20081. Click Start, Control Panel.2. Click Classic View, double click Programs

and Features.3. Select DisplayLink Graphics, click

Uninstall, then click Yes.4. Click Allow. Skip this step if not prompted.5. Click Yes to complete uninstalling the driver.

Windows XP1. Click Start.2. Click Control Panel, double click Add or

Remove Programs.3. Select DisplayLink Graphics, click

Remove, then click Yes.4. Click Yes to complete uninstalling the driver.

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Windows Display UtilityAfter successful driver installation USB 3.0 toHDMI Adapter Demo icon will appear in thetaskbar by the system clock. This utility allowsyou to quickly change the viewing modes andresolutions for the USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio.Access the menu by clicking on the icon.

Viewing Modes

• Check for updates (Windows 7 32-/64-bitonly): Connects to the update server tocheck for newer driver versions anddownload them if available.

• DisplayLink Manager: View WindowsDisplay Settings.

• Audio Setup: View Windows SoundProperties.

• Video Setup: View Windows DispalySettings.

• Screen Resolution: Displays a list ofavailable resolutions.

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• Screen Rotation:Normal - No rotation is applied to the USB3.0 to HDMI with Audio display.Rotated Left - Rotates the extended ormirrored display by 270 degrees.Rotated Right - Rotates the extended ormirrored display by 90 degrees.Upside-Down - Rotates the extended ormirrored display by 180 degrees.

• Extend to:Right - Extends the display to the right ofthe main display.Left - Extends the display to the left of themain display.Above - Extends the display above of themain display.Below - Extends the display below the maindisplay.

• Mirror: In this mode, the USB 3.0 to HDMIwith Audio will mirror your desktop. Youwill see the same image on both monitors.

• Off: This setting turns off the USB 3.0 toHDMI with Audio adapter.

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• Extend: This is the default setting of theUSB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio. This modeextends your desktop for easy viewing ofmultiple windows. Windows will move offthe primary display and enter the extendeddisplay.

• Set as Main Monitor: Makes the USB 3.0 toHDMI with Audio the main display adapterin the system. Before selecting this option,enable Auto Arrange* (right click anywhereon the desktop, click View, click AutoArrange) to allow your desktop icons tomove to the new main display automatically.*Note: Without this setting, you will berequired to drag-n-drop your desktop iconsto the new display.

IMPORTANT: In Windows XP, set theUSB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio to Off beforeselecting Set as Main Monitor.

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• Optimize for Video (Not applicable inWindows XP): Configures the secondarydisplay for optimum full screen videoperformance output. Note: Text may appearless clear.

• Fit to TV: Opens a GUI to change the size ofthe Windows desktop so it fits on a TVscreen.

Using Windows Display SettingsThis allows you to rotate, duplicate or extendscreens as well as modify screen resolution.• Display: Use the drop down list to select a

display to be configured.• Resolution: Use the drop down list and

user the slider to choose a resolution.• Orientation:

Landscape - Sets the display to landscapeview.Portrait - Sets the display to portrait mode.Landscape (flipped) - Sets the display to upsidedown landscape mode.Portrait (flipped) - Sets the display to upsidedown landscape mode.

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• Multiple displays:Duplicates these displays - Reproduces themain display on the second display.Extend these displays - Extends the maindisplay onto the secondary display.Show Desktop only on 1 - The desktop appearson the display marked 1. The display marked2 becomes blank.Shows Desktop only on 2 - The desktopappears on the display marked 2. Thedisplay marked 1 becomes blank.

• Make this my main display: When youcheck the box, it will make your USB 3.0 toHDMI with Audio the main display adapterin the system. Make sure the secondarymonitor is seclected before choosing thisoption.

Display PositionsTo move the position of a display, click and holdthe display you wish to move then drag it to thedesired position. The display will be highlightedwith a blue border while you are moving thedisplay to its new position.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ1: How do I move an open window to the

extended display?A1: When a window is Maximized (full screen)

it can not be moved to the extended display.To shrink the window, click on the RestoreDown button located in the upper righthand corner of the window to the left of theclose button. To move the window, placethe mouse cursor over the title bar, holddown the left mouse button and drag thewindow to the extended screen.

Q2: How come my video will not play on MediaPlayer if I move it over to the extendeddesktop?

A2: Check that you have moved the MediaPlayer window completely over to theextended screen.

Q3: Why won't my DVD player work when Imove it over to the extended display?

A3: Some DVD playback software packages donot support playing on a second displayadapter.

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Q4: Why can't I make the USB 3.0 to HDMI withAudio the primary display?

A4: Some video cards ship their product with autility that prevents other video cards frombeing set as the primary video card. Checkthe bottom right hand corner of the taskbarfor the utility. Disable the utility beforeswitching the USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audioadapter to be the primary display.

Q5: There are lines running horizontally upand down my screen or the screen isdistorted.

A5: This is due to a low or unsupported refreshrate setting. You can change this in DisplayProperties/Settings/Advanced/Monitor.Make sure you select the USB 3.0 to HDMIwith Audio and not set the refresh ratehigher than what your monitor can support.

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PRODUCT NAMEUSB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS BOPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

SIIG, Inc.6078 Stewart AvenueFremont, CA 94538-3152, USAPhone: 510-657-8688

About SIIG, Inc.Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions(including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacyI/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/Notebook systemsand external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and DigitalSignage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features,and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality controlstandards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility ofour products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas andthe UK, and through e-commerce sites.

USB 3.0 to HDMI with Audio is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registeredtrademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may betrademarks of their respective owners.

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