The StarTech USB 3.0 to HDMI & DVI Dual Monitor External Video Card Adapter (Black) turns an available USB 3.0 port into one DVI-I or VGA port and one HDMI output. It supports high-definition 1080p and 1920x1200 video resolution along with 5.1 surround sound audio. The adapter delivers a convenient external video solution that makes it easy-to-add multi-monitor capability to a USB enabled desktop or laptop computer (optimal performance from USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 2.0).
Leveraging the high-bandwidth (5 Gbps) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, the USB video adapter functions as a convenient external graphics card that eliminates the need to open the computer case for video card installation. The adapter delivers smooth, high definition content to multiple displays and can be used to mirror your primary desktop, showing the same image on each display, or to extend your desktop onto a second or third monitor to double or triple your workspace and increase your productivity.
By adding a secondary HDMI and or DVI display you can also extend your desktop without taking apart your computer to instal a new video card. You can add multi-monitor capability to a single computer, to create engaging multimedia presentations. The adapter is a compact, lightweight solution for travelling business associates using laptop PCs, enabling connection to a secondary display/projector.
Key Features:
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Supports resolution of up to 1920 x 1080p (Full HD) and 2048 x 1152
- Quick and easy installation
- Dual head design supports both HDMI and DVI-I simultaneously (DVI to VGA adapter included for VGA monitors)
- USB-powered - no external power adapter required
- You can choose between mirrored, extended or primary display configurations
- Driver software supports display rotation
- Supports the Windows Aero interface
- Supports 5.1 channel surround sound audio (HDMI only)
- You can add up to 6 additional monitors on a single system if you add 3 of these adapters
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI/DVI conversion delivers improved bandwidth for smoother high-definition video content compared to a USB 2.0 connection
The adapter can be used to connect your PC to your HDMI-equipped HDTV for viewing family pictures and movies. It is great for researchers and writers offering the ability to have reference material on one display and a working document copy on the other. It also increases productivity by running multiple applications on different screens to cheque your email on one display and search the web on the other. You can view large or multiple spreadsheets across multiple displays.
Compatibility
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 macOS 10.6 - 10.12, 10.14 Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 Chrome OS v55+
