Product ID: USB2VGADVI
The USB2VGADVI USB to VGA/DVI-I adapter turns a USB 2.0 port into both a DVI-I and VGA video output port. Similar to our existing USB video adapters, the USB2VGADVI offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for adding multiple monitors to your computer without having to open the computer case for typical video card installation.
The video output ports on the USB to DVI/VGA adapter can be used simultaneously to extend your desktop or clone an image on two displays - essentially turning a USB connection into a dual head external video card.
The adapter features one DVI-I (out) port, one VGA (out) port, and two built-on USB ports that can be used as a USB hub, not only delivering simple external video but also allowing more USB peripherals to be installed on the host computer.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector A | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 |
1 - Connector B | VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) | |
DVI-I (29 pin) | ||
2 - Connector B | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0-70 degrees C |
Storage Temperature | 15-30 degrees C | |
Hardware | USB Pass-Through | No |
AV Input | USB 2.0 | |
AV Output | DVI | |
VGA | ||
Memory | 32MB | |
Chipset ID | Trigger - Trigger 1+ | |
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Power (Green) |
Packaging Information | Package Length | 23.4 cm [9.2 in] |
Package Width | 68 mm [2.7 in] | |
Package Height | 18 cm [7.1 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 660 g [23.3 oz] | |
Performance | Supported Resolutions | 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1440x900, 1400x1050, 1360x768, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x768, 1280x720, 1152x864, 1024x768 @ 16/32 bit |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Product Length | 86 mm [3.4 in] | |
Product Width | 13.5 cm [5.3 in] | |
Product Height | 18 mm [0.7 in] | |
Weight of Product | 172 g [6.1 oz] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 110V-240V AC | |
Output Voltage | 5 DC | |
Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
Plug Type | M | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows 8/8.1 (32/64) Windows 7(32/64) Windows Vista (32/64) Windows XP (32/64) Drivers are WHQL certified |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | System Processor: 1.2GHz System Memory: 512MB |
Note | This USB video adapter uses a Trigger family chipset. If you’re connecting this device to a computer along with additional USB video adapters or docking stations, avoid using devices with different family chipsets, such as DisplayLink® or Fresco Logic® | |
Connect a maximum of five USB video adapters on a single computer. Support for multiple adapters will vary depending upon your system resources | ||
This USB video adapter is not intended for graphical intensive applications, such as gaming | ||
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB to VGA and DVI Adapter |
3ft Mini USB to USB Cable | ||
Universal Power Adapter (US/UK/EU) | ||
Driver CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
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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
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.
Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge:
Internet Explorer 9 and later
Note: Earlier versions of Internet Explorer do not use hardware acceleration.
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Microsoft Office 2013 / 2010
Windows 10 / 8
Windows 7 / Vista
Windows XP
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.
While the purpose of our USB Video Adapters are to add an additional video output to your laptop or desktop computer, these adapters still require some resources from your internal video card. On a small number of video cards, adding a USB Video Adapter can exceed the limit of available resources, causing one of the connected displays to turn off.
As a possible workaround for this issue, we recommend using a more powerful USB Video Adapter that has a higher amount of integrated RAM, such as our USB32VGAPRO (512MB), USB32DVIPRO (512MB), or USB32HDDVII (1GB).
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.
When you use remote desktop software to access a computer with a USB video adapter, keep the following things in mind:
In order for your mouse to move properly between your monitors you must rearrange your monitors in Windows to match the physical location of your monitors on your desk. To do so, complete the following based on your operating system:
Windows 10 and Windows 8
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Windows XP
To mirror the image from your primary monitor instead of extending your desktop, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/Windows_Mirroring_Monitors
If Display pointer trails or Enhance pointer precision is enabled in your mouse settings, it can cause visibility issues with your mouse pointer on the display attached to the USB video adapter.
To resolve the issue, you can disable Display pointer trails and Enhance pointer precision, by following the steps below:
Windows 10 / 8
Windows 7 / Vista
Windows XP
Note: If your control panel is set to category view select Switch to Classic View
If this has not resolved your issue, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/usb-video-adapters-hardware-acceleration.
Windows 10 / 8
Windows 7 / Vista
Windows XP
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