Product ID: USB32HD2
This USB to HDMI® Dual Monitor adapter lets you add two independent HDMI displays to your computer using a single USB 3.0 port. One of the HDMI ports can output resolutions up to 4K, while the other can output resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
Adding more displays to your workstation can be difficult, especially if your computer does not support MST or offer many external video ports. This USB to dual HDMI adapter features two video outputs, boosting your productivity by giving you more screen space to work from. With multiple displays you have the freedom to access multiple applications at the same time and reference material on one display while you compose on the other.
One of the ports on this USB video adapter supports resolutions up to 4K at 30Hz, meaning you can connect a 4K monitor, HDTV, or projector to your computer, even if your laptop or desktop video card doesn’t natively support 4K output. The USB to HDMI 4K adapter lets you extend or mirror your primary display onto an Ultra HD monitor or television, giving you the additional screen space you need to simplify multitasking and maximize your productivity.
Using the high-bandwidth USB 3.0 interface, this USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter enables smoother scrolling through documents, higher resolutions and better overall performance than earlier USB adapters. This video adapter is intended to support all of your business applications including web browsing, e-mail, spreadsheets and presentations. You can also leave your system video card available for more demanding applications such as gaming or CAD design, while you use the USB monitors for reference material.
The USB32HD2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector A | USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) |
2 - Connector A | HDMI (19 pin) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 75°C (-4°F to 176°F) | |
Humidity | < 85% non-condensing | |
Hardware | AV Input | USB 3.0 |
Ports | 2 | |
AV Output | HDMI | |
Audio | Yes | |
USB Pass-Through | No | |
Memory | 64MB | |
Chipset ID | Trigger T6-688SL Silicon Image - Sil9136-3 |
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Packaging Information | Shipping (Package) Weight | 184.0 g [6.5 oz] |
Package Length | 20.7 cm [8.1 in] | |
Package Width | 14.4 cm [5.7 in] | |
Package Height | 38.0 mm [1.5 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Digital Resolutions | 4K x 2K @ 30Hz |
Supported Resolutions | Output 1: 3840×2160, 2048x1152, 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1366x768, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1280x720, 1600x1200, 1400x1050, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640X480 Output 2: 2048 X1152, 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1366x768, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1280x720, 1600x1200, 1400x1050, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640X480 **All resolutions support 16 and 32 bit color |
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Wide Screen Supported | Yes | |
Audio Specifications | 2-channel stereo | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Cable Length | 25 cm [9.8 in] | |
Product Length | 31.5 cm [12.4 in] | |
Product Width | 66.0 mm [2.6 in] | |
Product Height | 15.0 mm [0.6 in] | |
Weight of Product | 56.0 g [2.0 oz] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 10 (32/64) Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64) Windows 7(32/64) |
Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes | |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | System Processor: Quad Core 2.4GHz (i5 recommended) System Memory: 4GB |
Not intended for gaming | ||
Note | Only one USB video adapter is supported per computer | |
This USB video adapter is not intended for graphical intensive applications, such as gaming | ||
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB video adapter |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Note: Do not physically connect the USB video adapter to your computer until you are instructed to (Step 5).
Prior to installing this device, please ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker; this is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor.
Note: Do not physically connect the USB video adapter to your computer until you are instructed to (Step 5).
Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\My Documents\Downloads).
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker; this is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor.
Note: Physically disconnect your USB Video Adapter from the computer before completing the steps below.
Windows 10 / 8
Windows 7 / Vista
Windows XP
Your user account may require administrator privileges to install the driver. If the computer is managed by the IT department or service provider, they may need to be contacted to help with this step.
Disable hardware acceleration in each browser and Office application, then close and re-open each application.
Ensure the Sound Playback device in Windows (or Output device in macOS) has been set to be our USB audio device.
If the display connected through your USB display adapter does not wake up 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 8 / 10
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Touchscreen Monitors
A mixture of touchscreen and non-touchscreen displays can cause a conflict with your internal video card. Because of this limitation, touchscreen functions may be disabled when the USB Video Adapter is connected, or the USB Video Adapter may not work at all. Contact the manufacturer of your system to confirm whether your specific model can support a secondary display or not.
All-in-One Computers
Many all-in-one computer systems limit the number of possible monitors to one. This is a limitation in how all-in-one computers are typically manufactured, so adding an external display may not be possible regardless of which USB video adapter is used. Contact the manufacturer of your system to confirm whether your specific model can support a secondary display or not.
To arrange extended displays on Windows 10, complete the following.
You may have heard of USB video adapters, and have been wondering what they are, and whether or not they will work in your setup.
USB video adapters are devices that take one USB port and go to one or many video connections, such as VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort. This is useful if you would like to add an additional display to your computer setup, but are out of video connections on your computer.
USB video adapters allow you to mirror or duplicate your display, so the same windows are shown on all of your displays, or extend your desktop, so that you can have different windows on each display.
So what do you need to know before you purchase a USB video adapter?
There are a few other important things to note:
Using the On-Screen Display menu for the display, enter the Menu system and go into “Picture Mode” then “Aspect ratio” and change from “16:9” to “Just scan” or “1:1 pixel mapping.” The wording may vary depending on the manufacturer of the display.
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