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Go to StarTech.comDual-Monitor USB 3.0 Docking Station with HDMI & DVI/VGA
Laptop Docking Station | USB 3.0 | TAA Compliant | Mac & Windows®
Product ID: USB3SDOCKHDV
- Connect dual monitors using either HDMI + DVI-D, or HDMI + VGA combinations
- Connect devices with 3 USB 3.0 ports
- Connect to wired networks with the built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible RJ45 Ethernet port
- TAA compliant GSA schedule purchases
This USB 3.0 dock combines three USB 3.0 ports, headphone and microphone audio connectors, and a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port, into a single docking station for maximum productivity.
Display Adaptability
Offering flexible dual video combinations right out-of-the-box, this universal laptop docking station features HDMI, DVI and VGA external monitor outputs. Each video output supports HD video resolutions (2048x1152 max) and HD video playback for an ideal solution to expanding your notebook's video capability.
Available display combinations:
- HDMI + VGA
- HDMI + DVI
Integrated USB Hub
The built-in USB hub features three USB 3.0 ports for connecting extra peripherals such as external hard drives or a wired mouse, as if they are connected directly to your laptop.
Direct Ethernet Connectivity
The integrated RJ45 Ethernet port supports speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps, giving you an instant connection to a wired network.
StarTech.com laptop docking stations can be used for cost savings and faster deployment with just a single cable. This USB 3.0 Docking Station is backed by a competitive 3-year warranty and free lifetime Technical Support.
Applications
- Shared workspaces
- Hot/Remote desks
- Convert laptop to desktop workstation
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Save time by connecting multiple peripherals through a single cable
- Increase available screen space with dual independent HD video outputs
- Expand connectivity with additional USB 3.0 ports
Product Numbers
Dell Japan Harmony
A8170582
SYNNEX Japan
ZU2003R
UPC Code
065030851299
Technical Specifications
Warranty Information | ||
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Warranty | 3 Years | |
Hardware | ||
4K Support | No | |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Chipset ID | DisplayLink - DL-3900 Genesys Logic - GL3520 Realtek - RTL8211E |
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Displays Supported | 2 | |
Fast-Charge Port(s) | No | |
Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, USB 3.0 | |
Performance | ||
Audio Specifications | The HDMI port supports audio output | |
Auto MDIX | Yes | |
Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
Maximum Analog Resolutions | 2048x1152 (VGA) | |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex) |
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Maximum Digital Resolutions | 1920x1200 (DVI-D) 1920x1080 (HDMI) Lower resolutions are also supported. |
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Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
Connector(s) | ||
Connector Type(s) | 1 - DVI-D (25 pin) Female | |
1 - HDMI (19 pin) Female | ||
1 - RJ-45 Female | ||
1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female | ||
1 - VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female | ||
2 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female | ||
3 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female | ||
Software | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 macOS 10.6 - 10.12, 10.14 |
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Special Notes / Requirements | ||
System and Cable Requirements | Available AC electrical outlet | |
HDMI (and either DVI-D or VGA if dual display is desired) enabled display device(s) e.g. monitor, projector, HTDV, etc. with cables | ||
USB 3.0 enabled computer system with available USB 3.0 port | ||
Power | ||
Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
Input Current | 0.9 A | |
Input Voltage | 100 ~ 240 AC | |
Output Current | 4 A | |
Output Voltage | 5 DC | |
Plug Type | B | |
Power Consumption (In Watts) | 20 | |
Power Source | AC Adapter Included | |
Environmental | ||
Humidity | 0~90% 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 | 3 ft [0.9 m] | |
Color | Black | |
Enclosure Type | Plastic | |
Product Height | 1.7 in [44 mm] | |
Product Length | 12 in [304 mm] | |
Product Weight | 10.4 oz [295 g] | |
Product Width | 7 in [178 mm] | |
Packaging Information | ||
Shipping (Package) Weight | 31 oz [878 g] | |
What's in the Box | ||
Included in Package | 1 - Docking Station | |
1 - 0.9m USB 3.0 Cable | ||
1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU) | ||
1 - Installation CD | ||
1 - Instruction Manual |
Compatibility






macOS 10.6 - 10.12, 10.14
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Product Support
Drivers
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[DisplayLink] Windows USB Display Adapter.zip
Version: 9.0 M1
- Language: English
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Windows-Release-Notes.txt
- Language: English
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[DisplayLink] Mac USB Display Adapter.zip
10.6 to 10.12 Version: 4.3.1
10.14 Version: 5.0.1- Language: English
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Mac-release-notes.txt
- Language: English
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ReadMe_For_Mac_10.13.txt
- Language: English
Manuals
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USB3SDOCKHDV_rev1.pdf
- Language: English
Data Sheets
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USB3SDOCKHDV_Datasheet.pdf
- Language: English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface that can contain different types of signaling, based on the application. DVI cables and ports are created using different connector types to identify what application they are intended to be used in. The connector types are identified by the number of pins on the DVI connector. DVI comes in the following five different connector types:
- DVI-A (17 pin).
- DVI-D Single Link (19 pin).
- DVI-D Dual Link (25 pin).
- DVI-I Single Link (23 pin).
- DVI-I Dual Link (29 pin).
Single and Dual link DVI indicate the maximum resolution capabilities of the video source or video destination. The maximum resolutions are Single Link (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz) and Dual Link (2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz).
Note: The maximum resolution of your video source and video destination are ultimately determined by the technical specifications of the devices. The connector type is not a definitive indicator of the maximum resolution.
DVI-A carries only analog (for example, VGA) with no digital component. DVI-D carries only digital video (for example, HDMI) with no analog component. DVI-I combines DVI-A and DVI-D connections to include both analog and digital components. A DVI-I port may be on either your video source or display, but whether or not a display carries either or both analog and digital sources depends on the technical specifications of your device.
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You can use an external display or projector with a Mac notebook while its built-in display is closed. This is known as "clamshell" or "closed display" mode.
Clamshell mode requires that the following devices are connected to the Mac notebook:
- A power adapter.
- An external keyboard, mouse, or trackpad.
- An external display.
macOS does not see DisplayLink displays as external displays, therefore this criteria is not met and clamshell mode cannot be enabled when a DisplayLink adapter is the only external display connected to the computer.
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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 USB laptop docking station to your computer until instructed to (Step 6).
- Log in to the computer as the local administrator.
- 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 typically saves 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 file. (Right-click the DisplayLink.zip file, select Extract All and follow the on-screen instructions.)
- Select the appropriate folder for your operating system.
- Double-click Setup.exe.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and software. Restart the computer either when prompted, or when the installer disappears.
- Once Windows has restarted, connect the USB laptop 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 may flicker. This is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor.
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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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How to
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key+R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
- In Device Manager, under the appropriate heading, confirm that your expansion card is listed and that there isn't an exclamation mark next to it. For example, a USB controller card would be under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
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To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info or System Report.
- Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your USB device is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
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Troubleshooting
DisplayLink powered USB video adapters and docking stations are not compatible with any MacBook running macOS 10.13.4 - 10.13.6. If a system has updated to macOS 10.13.4, 10.13.5, or 10.13.6, upgrading to macOS 10.14 (Mojave) is an option for users to restore DisplayLink functionality.
At this time, the DisplayLink compatibility issue also affects any 2018 MacBook Pro laptops with an Intel Coffee Lake CPU running macOS 10.14. Please see the DisplayLink site for a driver download workaround. This workaround will force AirPlay to extend or mirror one USB display.
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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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
- 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 display adapter 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 display adapter 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 display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
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Sometimes an on-board network interface card (NIC) conflicts with a new NIC. In these cases it is best to disable the on-board NIC.
The best way to disable your on-board NIC is to go into your BIOS and disable it there if possible. To do this, consult your motherboard manual.
You can also disable any NIC in Windows. Here is how you do this:
First click Start, or, in Windows 10 and 8, hold down the Windows key and press X. Then click Control Panel.
Windows 10
- Click Network and Internet.
- Click Network and Sharing Center.
- On the left, click Change adapter settings.
- Right-click the NIC that you would like to disable and select Disable.
Windows 8
- Click Network and Sharing Center.
- On the left, click Change adapter settings.
- Right-click the NIC that you would like to disable and select Disable.
Windows 7
- Click Network and Internet.
- Click Network and Sharing Center.
- On the left, click Change adapter settings.
- Right-click the NIC that you would like to disable and select Disable.
Windows Vista
- Click Network and Sharing Center.
- On the left, click Manage network connections.
- Right-click the NIC that you would like to disable and select Disable.
Windows XP
- Click Network Connections.
- Right-click the NIC that you would like to disable and select Disable.
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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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Compliance and Safety
Compliance Letters
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Language: English
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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