Instruction manual
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About USB-C
Not all USB-C ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C standard. Some
ports might only provide data transfers, and might not support video. For this adapter
to operate properly, check to ensure that your host laptop supports DP alt mode.
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology also uses the USB-C connector, so you can connect the
adapter to a Thunderbolt 3 port. The adapter will connect to the Thunderbolt 3 port at
the USB speed of 5Gbps.
About DP alt mode (DisplayPort alternative mode)
DP alt mode is a specification that allows a video signal to transfer over USB-C.
About the adapter’s USB-C port
When the built-in USB-C host cable is connected to a computer it supports data
throughput (up to 5Gbps), as well as DP alt mode (video over USB-C).
However, the adapter’s USB 3.0 Type-C port (female) only supports USB downstream
data and does not support video out or power delivery.
Install the adapter
Connect the adapter
1. Connect your HDMI monitor to the adapter’s HDMI port.
2. Connect your peripherals to the adapter (for example, a USB device such as a
keyboard, or an RJ45 network device).
3. Connect the adapter’s built-in USB-C cable to a USB-C port on your host laptop.
Install the drivers
Once the adapter is powered and connected to your host laptop, the required drivers
automatically install. If the drivers don’t automatically install, follow the below steps to
complete the driver installation:
1. If the
Found New Hardware
dialog box appears on your screen, close the dialog
box or click
Cancel
.
2. Download the latest drivers. Use a web browser and navigate to
www.StarTech.com/DKT30CHD.
3. Click the
Support
tab.
4. Download the driver.
5. When the download is complete, extract the contents of the compressed file that
you downloaded.
