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USB 2.0 Docking Station User Guide
Table of contents
Knowing your USB 2.0 docking station ............................................... 3
Package contents ............................................................................................3
Specications summary .................................................................................3
Hardware features ...........................................................................................4
Installing your USB 2.0 docking station ............................................... 5
Installing the drivers .......................................................................................5
Installing the drivers on Windows® OS ..........................................................5
Installing the drivers on Mac OS X ................................................................5
Setting up your docking station ....................................................................6
Using your USB 2.0 docking station ..................................................... 7
Connecting an external monitor ....................................................................7
Extending your desktop to an external monitor .............................................8
Mirroring your desktop to an external monitor ...............................................10
Connecting to the Internet .............................................................................11
Disconnecting your USB 2.0 docking station ...................................... 12
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USB 2.0 Docking Station User Guide
Knowing your USB 2.0 docking station
Package contents
• ASUS Docking Station x1
• Power adapter x1
• Driver CD x1
• USB 2.0 cable x1
• User Guide x1
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Specications summary
USB 2.0 downstream port for a USB 2.0 device
(Type A receptacle) x4
* Powered port supplying up to 1000 mA of current x2
Standard port supplying up to 500 mA of current x2
Microphone port x1
Ports
Security solution
USB power mode
Power adapter
Physical dimensions
Weight
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
OS support
Headphone port x1
10/100Mbps LAN (RJ-45) port x1
Dual Link DVI-I port x1
VGA port x1
DC IN port x1
USB 2.0 upstream port for a notebook/desktop computer
(Type B receptacle) x1
Security lock hole x2
Self power mode
Input: AC 100-240V Output: DC 5V/2.6A
264 x 87 x 23 mm (L x W x H)
285g
0ºC ~ 40ºC
-10ºC ~ 80ºC
90% RH
Windows® 2000(SP4) / XP(SP2/SP3) / Vista(SP1/SP2) / 7
Intel® CPU based computer running Mac OS X v10.4 or
later
NOTE: Specications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Hardware features
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Back view
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Left side view
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Right side view
1 VGA port
Connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices.
2 Dual Link DVI-I port
Connects to a DVI-I monitor or other DVI-I compatible devices.
3 Microphone port
Connects to a microphone.
4 Headphone port
Connects to a pair of headphones or a speaker.
5 10/100Mbps LAN (RJ-45) port
Connects to a cable/DSL modem or a local area network (LAN).
6 Standard USB 2.0 downstream port
Connects to a USB 2.0 device such as a mouse and joystick.
7 Powered USB 2.0 downstream port
Connects to a USB 2.0 device and supplies more power than the standard port.
8 Security lock hole
Secure your docking station to an immovable object using a security lock.
9 DC IN port
Insert the power adapter into this port to supply power to your docking station and
the devices connected to it.
10 USB 2.0 upstream port
Connects and passes data to your computer.
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Installing your USB 2.0 docking station
Installing the drivers
Installing the drivers on Windows® OS
To install the drivers on Windows® OS:
1. Place the Driver CD into your computer's optical drive.
2. Click USB Docking Install.
3. Select your language and click I Accept.
4. Wait until the drivers are installed successfully on your computer.
NOTE: It is normal if your computer screen goes black or ashes temporarily during the driver
installation process.
Installing the drivers on Mac OS X
To install the drivers on Mac OS X:
1. Place the Driver CD into your computer's optical drive.
2. Double-click the CD icon on the Mac desktop.
3. Double-click Mac > USB Ethernet > MCS7830DriverDisk.pkg.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the USB Ethernet driver and restart your
computer when done.