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DisplayLink Graphics Graphics Adapter User Manual for Mac OS X Software Software Version 2.0

DisplayLink USB Graphics Userr Man Use Manual ual for Mac Mac OS X Softw Software are Software Version 2.0

All materials (c) DisplayLink DisplayLink 2013 and may not be used without permission

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DisplayLink Graphics Graphics Adapter User Manual for Mac OS X Software Software Version 2.0

Contents 1.

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3.

4.

Introduc Introduction............................. tion............................................................... ................................................................... ................................................................. .................................. 3 1.1.

What is the DisplayLi DisplayLink nk Mac Driv Driver?................................ er?................................................................. .................................................................. ...................................... ..... 3

1.2.

What else do I need need to use this driver? driver? ................................................................... ................................................................................................... ................................ 3

1.3.

What will I find in this User Guide?............................... Guide?................................................................ ................................................................. .......................................... .......... 3

Setup Setup Guide............................ Guide.............................................................. ................................................................... ..................................................................4 .................................4 2.1.

Insta Installin lling/Uni g/Uninstal nstalling ling the DisplayLin DisplayLink k Driver Driver ................................................................ ........................................................................................... ........................... 4

2.2.

Conn Connectin ecting g disp displays lays to your Mac ................................................................ .................................................................................................. ............................................ .......... 4

2.2.1.. 2.2.1

Example Example 1: Adding Adding a second second display display to a Mac Mini ............................... ................................................................ .......................................... ......... 4

2.2.2.. 2.2.2

Example Example 2: Docking Docking a MacBook MacBook Pro or MacBook MacBook Air................................................... Air....................................................................... .................... 5

Managin Managing g Multiple Multiple Displays..................... Displays....................................................... ................................................................... ..................................................6 .................6 3.1.

Setti Setting ng the Display Display Resolutio Resolutions.................. ns.................................................... ................................................................... ........................................................... .......................... 6

3.2.

Rotat Rotating ing a Display Display ................................................................ .................................................................................................. .................................................................. ................................ 7

3.3.

Settin Setting g the Position Position of Displays.............................. Displays............................................................... .................................................................. ................................................ ............... 7

3.4.

Displ Display ay Posit Positions ions ................................. .................................................................. ................................................................... .................................................................. ................................ 8

3.5.

Setti Setting ng the Display Display to Mirr Mirror or mode ............................... ................................................................ ................................................................. .......................................... .......... 8

3.6.

Setti Setting ng the Display Display to Exten Extend d ................................................................. .................................................................................................. ................................................. ................ 8

3.7.

Using both extended extended and mirrored mirrored displays..... displays....................................... ................................................................... ...................................................... ..................... 9

3.8.

Chan Changing ging the main display.................... display..................................................... ................................................................... ................................................................. ............................... 9

Known Known Issues Issues ............................... ................................................................ ................................................................. ...........................................................10 ...........................10

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DisplayLink Graphics Graphics Adapter User Manual for Mac OS X Software Software Version 2.0

1. Intr tro odu duct ctio ion n 1.1.

What is the DisplayLink Mac Driver?

The DisplayLink Mac software is designed for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) to enable you to add an additional monitors to your Mac using DisplayLink technology. This software allows you to run your DisplayLink-powered USB devices on any Intel based desktop or laptop Mac, allowing you to connect up to 4 additional monitors via USB. Please Note: Power PC-based Macintosh computers, such as late-model iMacs,PowerBooks and PowerMacs, are not supported.

1.2.

What else do I need to use this driver?

As well as an Intel based Mac running the latest versions of Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.8, you will need a DisplayLink powered device. A list of available DisplayLink products can be found at:  at:  http://www.displaylink.com/shop

1.3.

What will I find in this User Guide?

This guide is designed to allow you to quickly get to grips with the DisplayLink Mac software. It will explain how to obtain and install the latest software, what hardware you require and how to configure your USB connected displays. More detailed technical information can be found in the Release Note that accompanies the software release.

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2. Se Setu tup p Gu Guid ide e The latest version of this software can be obtained from: from:  http://www.displaylink.com/mac

2.1 .1..

Installing/ g/U Unins nsttall lliing the Dis isp playLin ink k Driv ive er 

Select ‘DisplayLink ‘DisplayLink Software Installer’ to begin installing the the DisplayLink D Driver river on your Mac. This will run a st standard andard Mac installer and will require require a restart once complete.

Select ‘User Guide’ to view the User Guide.

Select ‘DisplayLink Software Uninstaller’ to uninstall the DisplayLink Driver from your Mac. This will require a restart once

2.2.

Connecting displays to your Mac

Once you have installed the DisplayLink software, simply plug in your DisplayLink powered products via USB and connect each display to a device. You can now connect up to 4 additional displays. displays. Example setups include:

2.2.1.

Ex Exam amp ple 1 1:: A Ad dding a se seccond dis disp pla lay y tto o a MacM acMin inii

Mac Mini connects to first monitor monitor via standard DVI cable, and to a DisplayLink-powe DisplayLink-powered red adapter via USB cable. Second monitor connects to DisplayLink-powered DisplayLink-powered adapter via VGA/DVI/HDM VGA/DVI/HDMII or DisplayPort cable, depending on the adapter output and monitor input.

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USB Cable

Video Cable

Video Cable 2.2 .2.2 .2..

Exa xam mpl ple e 2: Doc ocki king ng a MacB MacBoo ook k Pro or Mac MacBook Book Air Air

DisplayLink provides provides a universal docking solution for the MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. USB 3.0 support for dual displays, audio, Ethernet and other USB peripherals, all connected to the MacBook over a single USB cable.

USB Cable

Video Cable

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Video Cable

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