Intended use
The product is intended for connection to a USB3.0 port and serves as an external graphics
card. A special driver connected to the monitor enables it to work as if your computer or your
normal graphics card had an additional monitor connection.
A USB sound card is also integrated, so that the audio signal of the computer is also transmitted
to the monitor when connecting via HDMI.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
HDMI is a registered trademark of the HDMI Licensing L.L.C.
Package Contents
• USB graphics card
• USB3.0 cable
• HDMI/DVI adapter
• Driver CD
• Operating Instructions
Explanation of the Symbols
This symbol indicates speci
fi
c risks associated with handling, function and use.
☞
The “Hand“ symbol indicates special tips and operating information.
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe
these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequen-
tial damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases,
the warranty will be null and void.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modi
fi
cation of the product is not permitted for safety
and approval reasons (CE).
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• The product must not get damp or wet.
• Make sure that the connection cables are not squeezed, clamped or damaged by sharp
edges when laying them.
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around since it could become a dangerous
plaything for children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental drops, even
from a low height.
Driver installation
☞
Before connecting the product to the computer, the driver on the supplied CD must
be installed. Otherwise, the USB graphics card will not function correctly later on.
If you have already connected the USB graphics card to the computer, disconnect it
before you start the driver installation!
• Insert the CD provided in the appropriate drive of your computer. If the installation does not
start automatically, open the CD e.g. with Windows
fi
le manager and start the installation
program manually.
• Follow all the software or Windows’ instructions.
☞
During the installation the screen may
fl
icker or there may be no image for a short
while. This is normal. Wait until the installation of the software has
fi
nished.
• After installation, it might be necessary to restart Windows, in order for the USB graphics card
to function correctly.
Connection and getting started
☞
Install the driver
fi
rst, if you have not yet done this, see chapter “Driver Installation”.
• Connect your monitor with the HDMI port on your USB graphics card.
If you only have a DVI cable, you can use the HDMI/DVI adapter provided.
☞
The USB graphics card only supports digital monitors. It is not possible to operate
an analogue monitor with VGA input on the USB graphics card.
• Connect the USB graphics card to a USB3.0 port on your computer or a USB3.0 hub with a
separate power supply unit.
☞
Likewise, connection to a USB2.0 port is possible.
Make sure that that you use a USB2.0 port that can deliver a current of 500 mA,
for example the USB port of the computer or the USB port of a USB2.0 hub with
in-built power supply unit. If this is not followed, the USB graphics card will not be
recognised or malfunctions may occur.
Using the USB graphics card at a USB2.0 port and not a USB3.0 port reduces the
speed of image build-up (e.g. moving windows or similar).
• Windows recognises the new hardware and completes the driver installation.
• Subsequently, a new start may be required for proper functioning of the USB graphics card
and the connected monitor.
• Normally, Windows should recognise the second monitor automatically so that it can be used.
For example, the mouse pointer can be moved from the
fi
rst monitor to the second one. Also,
windows on the
fi
rst monitor can be moved to the second monitor.
☞
During start up/ boot up of the computer, there is no image on the monitor connected
to the USB graphics card, since at this point the driver is not yet loaded.
• To change the allocations of the monitors, you can edit the Windows graphic settings (e. g.
click on an unused area of the desktop with the right mouse button and select the properties
of screen layout).
For example, the location of the second monitor can be changed (whether it is allocated to
the left or the right of the
fi
rst monitor), or you can adjust the desired resolution.
Maintenance and Cleaning
The product does not require any maintenance and should never be disassembled for any
reason.
Use a clean, dry soft cloth for cleaning. Do not apply too much pressure on the product surface,
it can cause scratch marks.
Dust can be removed very easily by a long-haired, clean, soft brush or with a vacuum cleaner.
Tips & Notes
• The USB graphics card only supports digital monitors which have an HDMI or DVI port. It is
not possible to operate an analogue monitor with VGA input on the USB graphics card.
• The HDMI output of the USB graphics card not only transfers image data, but also audio sig-
nals. Monitor with built-in loudspeakers can also facilitate, for example the playing of system
sounds of Windows or the audio playback of an MP3 player software or similar items.
☞
You may have to enable the correct audio output in the control panel of Windows or
adjust the volume for this.
In Windows 7, the audio output of the USB graphics card is normally enabled auto-
matically when it is connected to the computer.
Audio playback is only possible via HDMI, not via DVI. In order for the USB graphics
card to transfer audio signals to the monitor, the monitor must be connected to the
USB graphics card via an HDMI cable.
• In order to operate, the USB graphics card requires either a USB3.0 port (that delivers a
current of 900 mA) or a USB2.0 port that can deliver a current of 500 mA (a so-called “high-
power USB port”).
This may be a USB port on the computer (on the front/rear of the PC’s casing) or a USB port
on a USB hub with a separate power supply.
☞
In most cases USB ports on keyboards or monitors are not suited for operating the
graphics card.
When using the USB graphics card on a notebook, you may have to supply the note-
book with power via a power pack. Otherwise the notebook’s rechargeable battery
may not provide enough current for the USB graphics card.
• You should not disconnect the external USB graphics card from the USB port during opera-
tion. This may cause Windows to behave unpredictably (e.g. crashes, data loss and so on).
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S www.conrad.com
USB3.0 graphics card using
DVI/HDMI
Item no. 87 39 99
Version 10/13