Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: October 7, 2020
Product Diagram (DKT31CHPDL)
Side View
Port
Function
1
RJ45 Port
• Connect a
Network Cable
2
USB-C Port
• Connect a
USB-C Storage Device
(e.g. flash drive),
or
USB-C Peripheral Device
• Connect the
Host Computer’s Power Adapter
for
Power Delivery
Pass Through
3
USB-A Ports
• Connect a
USB-A Peripheral Device
• Charge a
USB-A Peripheral
4
HDMI Output Port
• Connect an
HDMI Display Device
5
USB-C Host Connector
• Connect to a
Laptop
or
Computer
Requirements
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.
• Host Computer with USB-C Port
USB-C™ (10 Gbps) Multiport Adapter with HDMI, 85W Power Delivery Pass Through, GbE 2x USB-A & 1x USB-C
Installation
Powering the Multiport Adapter
USB Bus Power Mode (from Laptop):
The
Multiport Adapter
can be powered by the
Host Computer’s USB-C Port
and
does not require a separate power adapter for most device connections.
USB Power Delivery Pass Through Mode:
If you want to charge your
Laptop
through the
Multiport Adapter
, or need additional
power to support a
USB Device
requiring more power, follow these steps:
1. Connect the
Multiport Adapter
to a
USB-C Port
on the
Host Computer
using the
USB-C Host Connector.
2. Connect the
USB-C Connector
from the
Host Computer’s Power Adapter
to the
USB-C Port
on the
Multiport Adapter
.
3. The
Host Computer’s Power Adapter
will power the
Multiport Adapter
and pass
power through to the
Host Computer
.
Windows 7 (and earlier) Driver Installation
1. If the
Found New Hardware
dialog box appears on your screen, close the dialog
box or click
Cancel
.
Note:
Once the
Multiport Adapter
is connected to the
Computer
, if no existing
Drivers
are found, it will load a
CD-ROM Device
that contains an executable file that
you can use to install the
Driver
.
2. After the
CD-ROM Device
finishes loading, run the
Installation File
.
3. Complete the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
Note:
You can also download the latest software from the StarTech.com website,
.
Connecting a Display
• Connect an
HDMI M/M Cable
to the
HDMI Output Port
on the
Multiport Adapter
and to the
HDMI Input Port
on the
HDMI Display Device
.
Connect to a Network
• Connect a
Network Cable
to the
RJ45 Port
on the
Multiport Adapter
and to the
Network Device
.
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