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Go to StarTech.comUSB to Dual DisplayPort Mini Docking Station - Dual 4K 60Hz - GbE - USB 3.0
Create a dual-monitor workstation using your laptop, adding two 4K Ultra HD displays and Gigabit Ethernet
Product ID: USBA2DPGB
- Enhance your productivity by connecting your laptop to dual DisplayPort monitors, with 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution @ 60Hz in extended mode
- Mac and Windows compatible, works with any laptop with an available USB 3.0 (USB-A) port
- Compact, mini form factor for smaller work spaces and easy portability
- Extended length 30 cm attached cable for maximum desktop positioning flexibility
- DisplayLink-6950 chipset provides support for dual 4Kp60 displays
- Gigabit Ethernet port with Wake-on-LAN support adds wired network connection to your workstation
- Bus-powered from laptop so no external power adapter required
- Support for single 5K DisplayPort monitor
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Overview
This USB to dual DisplayPort mini docking station makes it easy to create a high-performance dual-4K workstation, connecting your MacBook or Windows® laptop to two DisplayPort monitors plus Gigabit Ethernet wired network. The dock features a compact design that's perfect for business professionals who need a highly functional workstation when working or traveling between multiple office locations, or when using shared workspaces.
Enhance your productivity with two 4K monitors
The mini docking station lets you transform your laptop into a highly productive workstation, by expanding the display capabilities of your laptop across two Ultra HD 4K monitors, even if your laptop video card doesn't natively support it. The USB 3.0 docking station supports low-latency, high-resolution 4K graphics on both video ports, using DisplayPort monitors. It works with any laptop that has an available USB 3.0 (USB-A) port.
The mini dock supports DisplayLink® graphics technology, with the DisplayLink-6950 chipset, to provide support for dual 4Kp60 displays. With the dual-4K mini dock, you can connect:
- 2x 4K DisplayPort displays at 4096 x 2160 resolution @ 60Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Single 5K display at 5120 × 2880 @ 60Hz
The mini docking station is ideal for producers, graphic and web designers, engineers, architects and many other professionals who work on advanced graphics applications. It offers a fast and easy way to maximize your laptop’s workable screen space, giving you three screens in total when coupled with your laptop’s display.
Easily adaptable to multiple workspaces
The mini dock’s compact size is ideal for business professionals working in space restricted workspaces or multiple locations, and require a high-performance dual-monitor workstation.
The Gigabit Ethernet port provides a reliable network connection in areas where Wi-Fi is limited or unavailable.
Effortless setup
The mini docking station ensures easy plug-and-play setup with no drivers required. It’s bus-powered from your laptop, so no external power adapter is required.
The USBA2DPGB is backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Saves time for business professionals working or travelling between multiple office locations, or office and home
Ideal for temporary or shared workspaces where your device port requirements are minimal, but you need a secure wired network connection
Ideal for graphics, engineering or media environments that require multiple higher resolution 4K monitors, and basic device connections
Technical Specifications
Product Numbers | ||
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Ingram Germany | V934216 | |
UPC Code | 065030874328 |
Warranty Information | ||
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Warranty | 3 Years | |
Hardware | ||
4K Support | Yes | |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Chipset ID | DisplayLink - DL-6950 | |
Displays Supported | 2 | |
Fast-Charge Port(s) | No | |
Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 |
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Performance | ||
Auto MDIX | Yes | |
Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex) |
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Maximum Digital Resolutions | Dual displays - DisplayPort - 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz | |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
Connector(s) | ||
Connector Type(s) | 2 - DisplayPort Female | |
1 - Ethernet Gigabit Female | ||
1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male | ||
Software | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 macOS X 10.10 to 10.13 |
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Special Notes / Requirements | ||
Note | USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1; this connectivity standard offers speeds up to 5Gbps. | |
4K resolution is supported on both video ports. A 4K-capable DisplayPort display is required to achieve 4Kx2K resolution. | ||
System and Cable Requirements | A host laptop with an available USB-A port. | |
Power | ||
Power Source | USB-Powered | |
Environmental | ||
Humidity | 10-90% RH | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) | |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) | |
Physical Characteristics | ||
Cable Length | 140 mm [5.5 in] | |
Color | Black | |
Product Height | 20 mm [0.8 in] | |
Product Length | 130 mm [5.1 in] | |
Product Weight | 126 g [4.4 oz] | |
Product Width | 58 mm [2.3 in] | |
Packaging Information | ||
Shipping (Package) Weight | 215 g [7.6 oz] | |
What's in the Box | ||
Included in Package | 1 - mini dock | |
1 - quick-start guide |
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
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[DisplayLink] Windows USB Display Adapter.zip
Version: 8.4 -
[DisplayLink] Mac USB Display Adapter.zip
Version: 4.1
10.13.4 Beta: 4.3 - Mac-release-notes.txt
- Windows-Release-Notes.txt
Manual(s):
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- USBA2DPGB_Datasheet.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
There have been issues identified between DisplayLink powered USB video adapters and docking stations with macOS 10.13.4. At this time these products are incompatible with macOS 10.13.4. DisplayLink, a third party company that manufactures chipsets, is currently working on ways to address the issue identified in the current macOS release. StarTech.com is monitoring the situation and we will update our information as it becomes available.
If a system has updated to 10.13.4, reinstalling 10.13.3 or earlier is an option for advanced users to restore DisplayLink functionality: Revert to a previous macOS version.
For alternative product recommendations including our catalog of Thunderbolt™ products, connect with our Technical Advisory team at the bottom of our support page.
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No, you cannot use this docking station to charge a connected laptop computer.
To see a list of laptop docking stations that can charge a connected laptop, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/laptop-docking-stations-will-charge-laptop.
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Installation
Note: Do not physically connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer until you are instructed to (Step 6).
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- Once the download is complete, extract the files from the zip folder. Right-click the DisplayLink.zip or DisplayLinkDock.zip file, select Extract All and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Select the appropriate folder for your operating system.
- Right-click Setup.exe.
- Click Run as Administrator.
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you may be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Please extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and software. Restart the computer either when prompted, or when the installer disappears.
- Connect any video cables from your display(s) to the video port(s) on the docking station.
- Once Windows has restarted, connect the docking station to your computer.
- Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation.
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker. This is normal. Once the installation is complete you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor(s).
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Note: Do not physically connect the laptop docking station to your computer until instructed to (Step 7).
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.
Note: Mac OS X will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, hard_drive_name\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- Double-click the DisplayLink.zip file.
- Double-click the MAC OS folder.
- Double-click the appropriate folder for your operating system.
- Double-click the DisplayLink Installer 75598.dmg file.
- Follow the prompts to install the new drivers. Restart the computer when prompted.
- Once Mac OS X has restarted, connect the laptop docking station to your computer.
Note: Installation might take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker; this is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Macintosh desktop extended to any connected monitors.
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Troubleshooting
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
- On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- Click the Device Manager tab.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
- Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
- Click the Power Management tab.
- Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with “Root Hub” in the name.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
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When you troubleshoot issues with a laptop docking station, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
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Video cables
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Video source
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Video destination
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Laptop Docking Station
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USB peripherals
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Ethernet Connection
To test your setup components, try the following:
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Use the video cables, video source, video destination, laptop docking station, USB peripherals, and Ethernet connection in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
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Use a different video cable, video source, video destination, laptop docking station, USB peripherals, and Ethernet connection setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
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Test each cable individually.
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Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the video cables, video source, video destination, and laptop docking station it is recommended that you do the following:
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Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager.
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If you do not see the USB video adapter in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#usb-cannot-detect-windows.
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If the device is listed with an error, reinstall the drivers following the instructions on the website.
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Check to see if your video card drivers are current. You can check what video card you have in Device Manager under Display adapters. It is recommended that you go directly to the video card manufacturer's website to check for the latest drivers.
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Check to see if the monitor is being detected by Windows.
For more information about testing the USB peripherals and the laptop docking station, visit www.startech.com/faq/usb_hubs_general_troubleshooting.
When you test Ethernet and the laptop docking station, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/network_adapters_general_troubleshooting.
When you test sound and the laptop docking station, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/sound_cards_general_troubleshooting.
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If hardware acceleration is enabled on any of your software applications, it can result in poor resource management and limit the performance of your video device. If you experience this problem, you should disable hardware acceleration in the program(s) that were impacted.
To disable hardware acceleration in common applications and operating systems, complete one of the following series of steps, depending on what software application(s) or operating system that you are running.
Internet Explorer 9 and later
Note: Earlier versions of Internet Explorer do not use hardware acceleration.
- Click the Start button.
- Open Control Panel.
- Click Network and Internet.
- Click Internet Options.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Browse to the Accelerated graphics screen.
- Select the Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering check box.
- Click Apply.
- Restart your computer.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Press the Alt key.
- Click Tools and Options.
- Click the Advanced icon.
- Click the General tab.
- Under Browsing, clear the Use hardware acceleration when available check box.
- Click the OK button.
- Restart your web browser.
Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the Options icon (it has three horizontal lines on it).
- Click Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and clear the Use hardware acceleration when available check box.
- Restart your web browser.
Microsoft Office 2013 / 2010
- Open any program in Microsoft Office (for example, Microsoft Word).
- Click the File tab.
- In the menu on the left side of the screen, click Options.
- Click Advanced.
- Under Display, select the Disable hardware graphics acceleration check box.
- Close and restart all of the Microsoft Office programs that you had open.
Windows 10 / 8
- Press the Windows key +X.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Personalization.
- Select a high-contrast theme.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Personalization.
- Select a non-Aero theme. Ideally, you should select a basic and high-contrast theme.
Windows XP
- Click the Start button.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Select Display.
- Click the Settings tab.
- Click Advanced.
- Click the Troubleshooting tab.
- Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to None.
- Restart your computer.
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