Instruction Manual
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About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard offers speeds up to
5 Gbps.
About installation
Depending on the version of operating system that you’re currently running and
whether your network connection is active, the docking station might install
automatically or download the proper drivers when the dock is connected to an
available USB port on the host system.
If you receive a prompt to automatically install the driver, complete the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
Install the driver
1. On the first host laptop, use a web browser to navigate to http://www.startech.com/
USB3DDOCKFT.
2. Click the
Support
tab.
3. Click the driver file and complete the on-screen instructions to download the file.
4. Browse to the location of the driver file that you downloaded and do one of the
following:
• If the operating system that you’re using is a version of Windows, run the
DisplayLink “exe”
install file.
• If the operating system that you’re using is a version of Mac OS, run the
DisplayLink “dmg”
install file.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation process.
6. Repeat the driver installation steps above on the second host laptop.
Note:
You may be asked to restart your host laptop(s) to complete the installation.
Install the hardware
1. Select the appropriate regional clip for your region and connect the power adapter
to an AC electrical outlet.
2. Connect the power adapter to the DC input on the docking station.
3. Attach one of the provided USB 3.0 cables to the “HOST 1” USB 3.0 host port on the
docking station and then to an available USB 3.0 port on the first host laptop.
4. Attach the second provided USB 3.0 cable to the “HOST 2” USB 3.0 host port on the
docking station and then to an available USB 3.0 port on the second host laptop.
5. Connect your DisplayPort and/or HDMI displays to the corresponding ports on the
docking station.
