gofanco USB3DocKDual User Manual

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USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video
Docking Station

User's Guide

G4-0006A

P/N: USB3DocKDual

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Have fun with our products!

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Introduction

The gofanco USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video Docking Station
(part# USB3DockDual) adds HDMI/DVI dual displays, Gigabit
Ethernet, audio out, MIC in and 6 USB 3.0 ports.

System Requirements

• 1.6GHz single core CPU with an available USB 3.0 port

• Windows® 8.1 & 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista
(32-/64-bit) / XP (32-bit)

• Mac® OS X v10.6 or later

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Package Contents

• USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video Docking Station

• Power adapter (5V/4A)

• USB cable

• Driver software & user's guide

Layout

Power LED

Figure 1: USB 3.0 Universal Dual Docking Station

DC Power Input (5V)

USB 3.0 Type-B

Audio Output

Fast Charging

USB 3.0 Ports

Fast Charging USB 3.0 Ports

Mic Input

DVI Output

RJ-45 Gigabit

Ethernet

HDMI Output

(Connect to PC)

Figure 2: Rear side

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Refer to Figure 1:

• Power LED: On / Off when the USB 3.0 Docking Station is

powered on / off

• Audio Output: Connect to speakers or earphone

• Mic Input: Connect to a microphone

• Fast Charging USB 3.0 Ports (x2): Connect to USB

devices with fast charging ability

Refer to Figure 2:

• DC Power Input: Connect to the included power adapter

• USB 3.0 Type-B: Connect to your PC via the included USB

cable

• Fast Charging USB 3.0 Ports (x4): Connect to USB

devices with fast charging ability

• DVI Output: Connect to a DVI monitor / projector

• HDMI Output: Connect to a HDMI monitor / projector

• RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet: Connect to an ethernet network

DC Power Jack

- Refer to the table below for the specifications of the power
adapter.

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OD

ID

L

Outside
diameter
(OD)

5.5(mm) 2.15(mm) 10(mm)

Inside
diameter
(ID)

Table 1: Power Jack Specifications

Application

Plug
length

(L)

Negative / Positive

*Center pin for positive voltage and the
outer shield for negative voltage

Connect HDMI and DVI displays, Ethernet, speakers

/ earphone, microphone and USB peripherals.

* Note: All 6 USB 3.0 ports support fast charging

Figure 3

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Windows Installation

The USB 3.0 Universal Dual Video Docking Station is
not designed to work with Windows' Standard

Graphics Adapter driver, please make sure the proper

version driver for your system's graphics card is
installed.

Note: Please don't plug the USB 3.0 Docking
Station to your PC or notebook until you
finish installing the driver.

1. Insert the driver CD.

2. The setup program should be displayed automatically.
If not, browse the CD/DVD manually.

3. Run Setup.exe and follow the on-screen steps to install
the driver.

4. After installation, the installation screen will disapper
and back to the desktop.

5. Restart your computer.

6. Connect your display(s) to DVI / HDMI connector(s) of
the docking station and power them on.

7. Connect the included power adapter to the Docking
Station, then plug the power adapter into a reliable
power outlet.

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8. Connect the Docking Station to your computer's USB port
(USB 3.0 recommended) and the driver will be installed
automatically.

9. The Docking Station is ready for use.

To Verify Windows Installation

1. Right click Computer / My Computer on the desktop,
then click Manage.

2. Click Device Manager, then expand USB Display Adapters.

Displaylink USB3.0 dock should be displayed.

Figure 4

Note: If a question or exclamation mark shows, it

means the driver isn't installed properly. Please
uninstall the driver (see instructions on page 10),
and re-run the Installation (see instructions on
page 6 to 7).

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Windows Display Configuration

After a successful driver installation, this icon
will show in the taskbar or hidden in the Windows
System Tray. Click the arrow icon to bring it up if
hidden.

Access the variety of settings by clicking the icon and
select the function for the connected displays.

• Screen Resolution: Click to select an available resolution.
(Note: This function is disabled in mirror mode since the
resolution is defined by the primary monitor.)

• Screen Rotation: There're four options available
"Normal", "Rotated Left", "Rotated Right" and "Upside­Down".

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Figure 5

• Extend To: There're four options available "Right",

"Left", "Above", and "Below". Extend the screen
according to your orientation need.

• Extend: This is the default setting of the docking station.

Sets the display connected by the Docking Station as an
extended display of the main display.

• Set as Main Monitor: Sets the extended display as the

main display.

• Mirror: Duplicates the primary screen to the connected

display.

• Off: Disables the selected display.

• Optimize for video: Selects this function when playing

videos, it will reduce resource of the computer for other
tasks making other content less clear to optimize the
video quality.

• Fit to TV: Adjusts the size of the primary screen to make

it's ideal on the TV.

(Note: This function is available when one display
connected only.)

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Windows Shortcut

Press Windows key and P to bring up the menu and
choose a desired mode. (Available in Windows 8 and
Windows 7 only)

Uninstalling Windows Driver

For Windows 8

1. In "Start" window, move the mouse pointer to the
bottom and right click the Super Utility icon.

2. Click All apps and search for Windows System/Control
Panel, click Enter.

3. Click Programs/Uninstall a program.

4. Select DiaplayLink Core Software and click Uninstall.

5. Follow the on-screen steps to uninstall the driver.

For Windows 7 and XP

1. Click Start/Control Panel/Programs and features (In
Windows 7) Add or Remove Programs (In XP).

2. Select DiaplayLink Core Software and click Uninstall (In
Windows 7) Remove (In XP).

3. Follow the on-screen steps to uninstall the driver.

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MAC OS Driver Installation

1. Insert the driver CD.

2. Select the Driver CD icon on the Desktop and browse the
folder according to your OS.

3. Double click DisplayLink_Mac (OSX)_....dmg, and a pop-

up window will shows.

4. Run DisplayLink Software Installer.pkg then follow the
on-screen steps to install the driver.

5. Click Restart to complete the installation.

To Verify Driver Installation

1. Click the Apple logo from the top menu bar.

2. Click About this Mac, More Info..., System Report.

3. Under Hardware/ USB, the Displaylink USB3.0 dock
should be displayed.

Mac Display Utility

Click the utility icon in the taskbar to change the
modes or resolutions, or double click System

Preference, click the Displays icon, then select the
Arrangement pane.

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Setting the Display Resolutions

Select an available resolution from the Display
Preferences window. The resolutions available
depend on both the Docking Station enabled product
and the capabilities of the connected display.

Resolution
drop down
list

Rotate drop
down list

Figure 6

Rotating a Display

Configure the orientation using the Rotate drop down
list, see Figure 6. Select the appropriate angle of
rotation to match your display's set up.

Setting the Display to Mirror/Extend Mode

Check Mirror Displays box on the Arrangement pane
to enable mirror mode. Uncheck the box to set the
display to extend mode. See Figure 7.

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Change the main display by simply dragging the
white menu bar between the displays.

Mirror
displays box

Figure 7

Changing the Main Display

You can change the main display by moving the Menu
Bar between displays, see Figure 7. Changing the
main display affects where new windows appear and
the position of the Dock.

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Supported Display Resolution

- Wide Screen Display

Aspect Ratio Resolution

16:9 2048 x 1152

16:10 1920 x 1200

16:9 1920 x 1080

16:10 1680 x 1050

16:9 1600 x 900

16:10 1440 x 900

16:9 1366 x 768

16:9 1360 x 768

16:10 1280 x 800

15:9 1280 x 768

16:9 1280 x 720

- Standard Display

Aspect Ratio Resolution

4:3 1600 x 1200

4:3 1400 x 1050

5:4 1280 x 1024

4:3 1280 x 960

4:3 1152 x 864

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4:3 1024 x 768

4:3 800 x 600

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