Black Box IC665A Manual 

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FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected] FEBRUARY 2009 IC665A Docking Station with Video

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado. 9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación. 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. NOM STATEMENT

CE This equipment complies with the requirements of regulation EN 55 022: Class B. WEEE Information For EU (European Union) member users: According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Corporation. AMD K6 is a registered trademark, and AMD Athlon and AMD Duron are trademarks, of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows, Windows Vista, and MSN are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications .......................................................................................................8 2. Overview .............................................................................................................10 2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................10 2.2 What’s Included ..........................................................................................10 2.3 System Requirements .................................................................................11 2.4 Front Panel .................................................................................................11 2.5 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................13 2.6 Assembly and Disassembly .........................................................................14 2.7 Typical Application .....................................................................................16 3. Installation .......................................................................................................17 3.1 Installing the Ethernet Devices .................................................................17 3.2 Installing the Video Drivers .......................................................................18 3.3 Connecting the Docking Station to a Computer .....................................22 3.4 Connecting Devices to the Docking Station .............................................23 3.4.1 Connecting an Ethernet Network Device ......................................23 3.4.2 Connecting a DVI Monitor .............................................................23 3.4.3 Connecting USB Devices ................................................................24 3.4.4 Connecting a Microphone and Speaker/Headphones ................24 4. Using the Docking Station with Video .............................................................25 4.1 USB 2.0 Ports ..............................................................................................25 4.2 Audio Ports .................................................................................................25 4.2.1 Configuring Windows Audio Device ..............................................26 4.2.2 Configuring Instant Messaging Software for an Audio Device ....26 4.3 Ethernet Port ..............................................................................................27 4.4 Video Port ...................................................................................................27 4.4.1 Display Modes ..................................................................................27 4.4.2 Adjusting Resolution, Color Depth, and Refresh Rate .................31 4.4.3 Disconnecting the Docking Station ...............................................34 4.5 How Standby or Hibernate Mode Affects Devices Attached to the Docking Station ...............................................................................34 4.5.1 External Monitors ............................................................................34 4.5.2 Other Devices ...................................................................................35

5.1 Uninstalling the Ethernet Driver ..............................................................36 5.2 Uninstalling the Video Driver ...................................................................37 Appendix. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................40 A.1 Calling Black Box .......................................................................................40 A.2 Shipping and Packaging ............................................................................40

1. Specifications Audio: Output: 2-Channel Digital to Analog Converter (DAC); Sampling Rate: 8, 16, 44.1 to 48 kHz with 16-bit resolution; earphone buffer driving; Input: 2-Channel Analog to Digital Converter; Sampling rate: 8, 16, 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz with 16-bit resolution; Digital Linear Microphone Gain Control Function: -6–33 dB Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS (WEEE) Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T Data Transfer Rates: Ethernet: 10 Mbps/20 Mbps (half-/full-duplex); Fast Ethernet: 100 Mbps/200 Mbps (half-/full-duplex) Memory: RX packet buffering: Embedded 20 KB SRAM; TX packet buffering: 20 KB SRAM Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista (32-bit edition only for all) Video: Supported modes: Extended desktop (default), mirrored desktop, primary display; Resolution: Up to 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz 32-bit color quality refresh rate Connectors: Upstream: (1) USB 2.0 Type B female, Downstream:(4) USB 2.0 Type A female, Ethernet: (1) 10/100BASE-T RJ-45, Video: (1) DVI-I female; Audio: (2) 3.5-mm ([1] for microphone in, [1] for headphones/speakers out, Security Lock Slot: (1)industry-standard Kensington security slot; Power: (1) barrel connector Indicators: (1) Power on/off LED (blue), (1) USB hub on/off LED (green) Temperature Tolerance: Operating: +50 to +104° F (+10 to +40 °C); Storage: +14 to +176° F (-10 to +80° C) Relative Humidity: Less than 85%, noncondensing

Power: Input: 100-240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; Output: 5 VDC, 2.5 A Power Mode: External Housing Material: ABS plastic Size: Without base: 6"H x 1.4"W x 3.5"D (15.3 x 3.5 x 9 cm); With base: 6.3"H x 3.4"W x 4.3"D (16 x 8.6 x 11 cm) Weight: With base: 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg)

2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The Docking Station with Video is a unique expansion unit designed for computers that have extra connectivity demands. Use it to extend one USB port on the computer to USB peripherals, an Ethernet network, a speaker, a microphone, and an additional monitor. Its upright design enables you to connect peripherals to the back and front of the Docking Station and attach audio outputs to the front of the station. Two of the four USB connections are on the front of the unit for easy access. And the Docking Station is plug-and-play and hot-pluggable—add or remove devices without rebooting the system. Use the Docking Station’s video port to connect your computer to an additional monitor or an LCD or a projector. Configure this monitor to either mirror your primary screen, or distribute opened windows between the two monitors so you can see more applications at the same time. The station also has an industry-standard security lock to prevent theft. 2.2 What‘s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. • Docking Station with Video • Base plate • USB 2.0 cable • Power adapter • CD-ROM containing software drivers and a user’s manual • DVI to VGA adapter • Printed quick installation guide

2.3 System Requirements • 1.2 GHz CPU, Intel® Pentium® or Celeron®, or AMD K6®, AMD Athlon™, AMD Duron™, or compatible processor • 512 MB of RAM • USB 2.0 port • 30 MB of available disk space • Windows® 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Windows Vista® (32-bit edition only for all) To play DVD on the additional monitor, you will also need: • 2.0-GHz CPU, dual core processor clock • 800 x 600 with 16-bit color resolution 2.4 Front Panel Figure 2-1 illustrates the Docking Station’s front panel. Table 2-1 describes the components. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1. Front panel.

Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number Component Function 1 Power LED ON: Lights blue when the docking station is powered on. OFF: Power is off. 2 USB hub LED Lights when any of the four USB downstream ports is connected to a USB device. 3 USB Type A ports Links downstream to USB peripherals. 4 3.5-mm connector Stereo microphone input port (connects to an external microphone for recording) 5 3.5-mm connector Stereo audio output port (connects to stereo headphones or speakers)

2.5 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 illustrates the Docking Station’s rear panel. Table 2-2 describes the components. 6 10 9 8 7 11 Figure 2-2. Rear panel.

Table 2-2. Rear-panel components. Number Component Function 6 (2) USB Type A ports Connect downstream to USB peripherals. 7 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Links to an Ethernet network via a port network cable (not included). 8 DVI output port Connects to a DVI monitor. NOTE: To connect to a VGA monitor, use the supplied adapter. 9 USB Type B port Connect upstream to the host computer’s USB port. 10 Power jack Connects to the included power adapter. NOTE: The Docking Station always needs external power to operate; it does not derive power from the USB bus. 11 Security lock slot You can connect an industry-standard Kensington® security lock (not included) here. Insert the lock’s locking end into the slot and turn the key to lock the docking station. 2.6 Assembly and Disassembly The docking station comes with a base plate to make it self-standing. To assemble the docking station, slide the body of the docking station firmly as shown in Figure 2-3. You will hear a click when the body snaps into place.

Figure 2-3. Assembling the docking station. To disassemble the docking station, hold the base with one hand and then using another hand, push the docking station firmly as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. Disassembling the docking station.

2.7 Typical Application Figure 2-5 shows a typical application using the Docking Station. USB peripherals Headphones and microphone Security lock Power connection USB peripherals Ethernet device (aDSL modem) DVI monitor USB-enabled computer Figure 2-5. Sample application.

3. Installation NOTE Install the software drivers first, then connect the hardware. This chapter explains how to install the Docking Station’s software and hardware. Section 3.1 explains how to install the Ethernet device, Section 3.2 discusses how to install the video drivers, Section 3.3 tells you how to connect the docking station to your computer, and Section 3.4 describes how to connect devices to the docking station. 3.1 Installing the Ethernet Devices To install the Ethernet driver: 1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive, then locate and double-click the Setup.exe file under x:\Driver\Ethernet, where x is your disc drive letter. 2. Wait while the programs install the driver. See Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Prepare to install screen.

NOTE Actual strings depend on your operation system. These screen shots are from Windows Vista and might vary slightly for each operation system. 3. When the installation is done, click Finish. (If you are using Windows 2000, you will need to restart your computer as prompted.) See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. Install Wizard complete screen. NOTE Do not connect the docking station to your computer at this stage. Go to Section 3.2 to continue with the video component installation. 3.2 Installing the Video Drivers To install the video component drivers: 1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive, locate and double-click on the Setup.exe file under x:\Driver\Video, where x is your disc drive letter. NOTE for Windows Vista users Windows Vista users will encounter a User Account Control dialog box when attempting to install a program. Enter an administrator password or click Allow to start the installation.

2. When prompted with Windows Security dialog box, select Install this driver software anyway. NOTE for Windows 2000 users If the message shown in Figure 3-3 appears, download and install the required patch first, and then run the Setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 3-3. System patch screen. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click Next. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Welcome screen. CHAPTER 3: Installation

3. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. License screen. 4. Click Install to start the installation. See Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6. Install screen.

5. During the installation, the screen will go blank a couple of times. This is normal behavior for Windows when installing new video drivers. When the following screen (see Figure 3-7) appears, click Finish. Figure 3-7. Completing setup wizard screen. 6. For Vista only: When prompted to restart your computer, click Yes to restart or No to manually restart later. See Figure 3-8. After installation, you need to reboot. If the reboot prompt doesn’t appear, manually reboot your computer. Figure 3-8. Restart prompt screen.

3.3 Connecting the Docking Station to a Computer 1. Assemble the docking station by sliding the main body onto the base plate to make it self-standing as described in Section 2.6. 2. Plug the power cord of the power adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the docking station. Then connect the power adapter to a working electrical outlet. The Power indicator on the front panel glows when the docking station is powered on. 3. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB Type B upstream connector at the back of the docking station. 4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. Once you connect the USB cable, your computer will automatically complete the remaining installation, including installing Windows built-in drivers for the docking station. A pop-up message will appear in the notification area indicating the installation status. Wait for the final message indicating the driver software installation is successful. Then the docking station is ready for use. See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Installing device driver software screen.

3.4 Connecting Devices to the Docking Station Now the installation is complete. You can connect the peripherals/monitor to appropriate ports on the docking station as required. You can also connect and disconnect the peripherals/monitor any time without disconnecting the docking station from the USB port on your computer. 3.4.1 CONNECTING AN ETHERNET NETWORK DEVICE 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the docking station. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network hub, switch, router, or modem. 3.4.2 CONNECTING A DVI MONITOR The equipped DVI-I (DVI-Integrated) connector transmits both the digital and analog signals. This means it supports either of these two connection types (see Figure 3-10): • It can be connected to a DVI-D (digital) monitor using a DVI cable (not included). • Or, it can be connected to an analog VGA monitor using the provided DVI-I to VGA adapter and a VGA cable (not included). DVI cable Connect to DVI monitor DVI to VGA adapter VGA cable Connect to VGA monitor Figure 3-10. Connecting a DVI monitor or connecting a VGA monitor using the DVI to VGA adapter.

While it is connecting, the screen flickers black a couple of times. Once the connection is complete, an extended screen appears on the add-on monitor. Wait until the add-on monitor shows the video. For Windows Vista, if the add-on monitor is still blank after a while, please reboot your system again. To change the display mode, see Section 4.4.1. 3.4.3 CONNECTING USB DEVICES Connect your USB devices to the USB Type A (downstream) ports on the docking station. As long as one USB device is connected to the port and the connection works properly, the USB LED glows green (on). When no USB device is connected to the port, the LED light is off. If your USB device, such as a printer or optical drive, etc., came with its own AC adapter, make sure that it is plugged into the device and a working electrical outlet. 3.4.4 CONNECTING A MICROPHONE AND SPEAKER/HEADPHONES To connect a microphone, insert the plug into the audio connector with microphone icon on the front of the docking station. To connect your speaker/headphones, insert the plug into the audio connector with headset icon on the front of the docking station.

4. Using the Docking Station with Video 4.1 USB 2.0 Ports The four USB ports on the docking station function just like the ports on a USB hub. Connect any USB device to the docking station’s USB ports. • All four USB ports provide power when the computer is either off, suspended, or hibernated. You can use the USB port for power chargers with USB plugs. NOTE In hibernate mode, your PC goes into a “sleep” mode to conserve power. During this time the Docking Station will still provide power on the USB ports. Although they will not have active USB connections, power can be used to power equipment such as cell phones, game systems, etc. • The USB port supports hot-plugging equipment. You may plug and unplug an USB device from the docking station at any time. • Some USB devices, for example, printers and optical drives, require higher power to operate. To use these devices, plug the device into one of the docking station’s USB ports then plug the device’s power adapter into the device and the power outlet. 4.2 Audio Ports Before using the speaker/microphone connected to the docking station, you must correctly configure your application to use USB (Multimedia) Audio Device (the audio components of the docking station). When the docking station is connected to your computer, the audio devices named USB (Multimedia) Audio Device are automatically installed and may override Windows default audio settings. The most obvious effect is that your original music playback will be re-directed to the speaker connected to the docking station. However, users may want to use an original sound card for music playback and use the docking station’s audio ports for chatting via instant messaging software (such as MSN® messenger, Yahoo! messenger, or Skype®). In these cases, users have to manually configure the required audio device for each application.

4.2.1 CONFIGURING A WINDOWS AUDIO DEVICE To specify a sound device for music playback in Windows, open Control Panel and double-click the sound or audio icon. Then select a desired device in the playback section. If you want to use your original sound card for music playback, make sure to select it instead of USB (Multimedia) Audio Device. See Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Sound screen. 4.2.2 CONFIGURING INSTANT MESSAGING SOFTWARE FOR AN AUDIO DEVICE To chat via instant messaging software using the headphone and microphone connected to the docking station, make sure the instant messaging software, such as MSN messenger, Yahoo! messenger or Skype, is configured to use USB (Multimedia) Audio Device as the audio in and out devices. See Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. Instant messaging.

4.3 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port supports 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet. To connect your computer to a network through the docking station, attach one end of a network cable (not included) to the Ethernet port on the docking station. Connect the other end of the cable to your network hub, switch, or router for network access. Properly configure the network settings according to your network environment. To configure the network settings, go to Control Panel > Network Connections, then right-click the connection icon, which is indicated by ASIX AX88772 USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter and then click Properties to make the required settings. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Connecting to Ethernet. 4.4 Video Port 4.4.1 DISPLAY MODES There are several ways you can use the monitor attached to the docking station. Configure the additional monitor to use either “extended mode,” “mirror mode,” or as the primary display. Extend Your Windows Desktop to Additional Monitor (Default) In extended mode, your display will be spread over the additional monitor(s). This mode allows you to perform multiple tasks more effectively without overlapping windows. See Figure 4-4.

Extended mode is the default setting. To set up the video component to use or restore extended mode, follow these steps and refer to Figure 4-4: 1. Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop, right-click and select Personalize > Display Settings on Vista or Properties > Settings on XP/2000. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option with the string “DisplayLink Graphics Adapter.” 3. Check the Extend the desktop onto this monitor box on Vista or Extend my Windows desktop monitor box on XP/2000. 4. Drag the icons in the window at the top of the screen to match the physical arrangement of your primary monitor and add-on monitor. The additional monitor connected to the docking station may be identified as either "2" or “3,” depending on your computer, although there may not be a total of three screens connected. 5. Click OK to close the settings screen. Figure 4-4. Graphic/text display shown on additional monitor screen. Once the setting is complete, to use your extended desktop, simply drag and drop your open windows over to your second monitor. NOTE Some applications may not support display on the extended desktop. Call Tech Support at 724-746-5500 for details.

What to do if the cursor disappears: If you’re in extended mode but the additional monitor is not connected, the desktop still pans to the additional monitor. Your cursor may have moved to the extended desktop, so you cannot find it on the primary display. To restore the cursor, connect the add-on monitor to the docking station or unplug the docking station first. Video and DVD Playback in Extended Mode On Windows Vista with extended mode, run video or DVD playback programs on your primary monitor instead of the additional monitor for proper playback. Mirror Your Windows Desktop This mode is referred to as “mirror” or “clone” mode. In this mode, your original screen (the primary display) will be mirrored to the additional monitor. See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. Mirror mode.

In mirror mode, the video component will automatically select the settings (screen resolution, color quality, and refresh rate) for the additional monitor. But you can manually adjust the settings as required. The additional monitor’s settings are limited by those of the primary monitor. For example, even though your additional monitor supports a resolution of up to 1680 x 1050, you can only configure it to use 1280 x 1024 since the primary monitor only supports a resolution of up to 1280 x 1024. If you change the video output to extended mode and then want to switch back to mirror mode, follow these steps and refer to Figure 4-6 on the next page: 1. Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop, right-click and select Personalize > Display Settings on Vista or Properties > Settings on XP/2000. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option with the string “DisplayLink Graphics Adapter.” 3. Uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor on Vista or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor on XP/2000. 4. Click OK to close the settings screen. Figure 4-6. Connections to extend the desktop onto this monitor screen. Use the Additional Monitor as your Primary Monitor To configure the additional monitor as the primary display: 1. Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop, right-click and select Personalize > Display Settings on Vista or Properties > Settings on XP/2000.

2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option that ends with the DisplayLink Graphics Adapter. 3. Check the This is my main monitor box on Vista or Use this device as the primary monitor box on XP/2000. On some PCs and laptops you must disable the main display (uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box for the main display) as part of the same settings change. 4. Click OK to close the settings screen. The add-on monitor stays primary if the PC enters hibernate or suspend mode or is rebooted. If the add-on monitor is unplugged, the main display becomes primary again. 4.4.2 ADJUSTING RESOLUTION, COLOR DEPTH, AND REFRESH RATE There are three components that make up the screen mode: 1. Resolution: This is the number of pixels displayed on the screen horizontally and vertically. 2. Color Depth: This defines the number of different colors that the screen can display at the same time. 3. Refresh rate: Measures how long it takes to rescan the entire screen. Higher frequencies reduce flicker. Some monitors support these modes through the video connector. In this case, the video component identifies the supported modes from the monitor. If the monitor does not support these modes through a connector, the video software chooses a set of common screen modes for the monitor. The software supports the modes listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1. Supported modes. Color Depth/ Refresh rates available (Hz) Refresh rates available (Hz) Resolution at 16-bit color quality at 32-bit color quality 640 x 480 60, 72, 75 60, 72, 75 800 x 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 1024 x 768 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 1280 x 960 60, 85 60, 85 1280 x 1024 60, 75, 85 60, 75 1360 x 768 60 60 1366 x 768 60 60 1368 x 768 60 60 1400 x 1050 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 1440 x 900 60 60 1600 x 1200 60 60 1680 x 1050 59, 60 59, 60 NOTE The resolutions and refresh rates available to users through Windows require support from the docking station’s video component, the primary monitor and add-on monitor, and the primary video card on your computer and installed drivers. For example, if your monitor doesn’t support a resolution of 1600 x 1200, then your system can’t attain this resolution even if the video component supports 1600 x 1200. This protects your monitor from going into an unsupported mode, which might damage it. If cloning the primary display, the video component will try to use the preferred monitor mode. In some cases, this may not be the most appropriate mode for the cloned desktop. We recommend that you change the primary display resolution to closely match the add-on monitor’s default resolution. To configure a screen mode’s three components (resolution, color depth, and refresh rate), follow these steps: 1. Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop. Then right-click and select Personalize > Display Settings on Vista or Properties > Settings on XP/2000.

2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option that ends with DisplayLink Graphics Adapter. 3. To change the screen resolution or color quality, select those options on the screen (see Figure 4-7). Choose one of the supported resolution and color quality numbers from Table 4-1. For an add-on monitor, you can also select any resolution or color quality that the monitor supports. Figure 4-7. Display Properties, Display Settings screens. 4. To change the refresh rate, click Advanced... and then click Monitor. See Figure 4-8. 5. Select a refresh rate from the Screen refresh rate drop-down list and then click Apply. 6. Click OK to close the Settings screen.

Figure 4-8. Monitor screens. 4.4.3 DISCONNECTING THE DOCKING STATION If the docking station is unplugged from the computer, the add-on monitor goes blank. All windows and icons move to the primary screen. When you plug in the docking station again, it returns to the same mode that it was in before disconnection. However, windows and icons that were previously on the screen will not be moved back. 4.5 How Standby or Hibernate Mode Affects Devices Attached to the Docking Station 4.5.1 EXTERNAL MONITORS When the docking station is connected to a computer and an additional external monitor, if the computer goes into standby or hibernate mode, the external monitor display goes blank. When the computer returns to an active state, the external monitor display keeps the same settings it had before the computer went into standby or hibernate mode. However, if the add-on monitor was set for extended mode, windows that were previously on the external monitor will not move back to that secondary monitor.

Also, if the add-on monitor is in extended mode and the computer requires a login after standby or hibernate mode, the login screen appears on the primary computer monitor, not the external monitor. If the computer is shut down, restarted, and logged in, the add-on monitor returns to the same mode as it was before shutdown. Figure 4-9. External monitors screens. 4.5.2 OTHER DEVICES If another device is connected to a port on the docking station and the computer goes into standby or hibernate mode, that device will not function. For example, if you are using the Ethernet port for high-speed network access, network access will not be available until the computer returns to an active state.

5. Uninstalling the Drivers 5.1 Uninstalling the Ethernet Driver To uninstall the Ethernet component driver, follow these steps: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click Programs and Features on Vista or Add or Remove Programs on 2000/XP. 2. Select ASIX AX88772… and click Uninstall or Remove. See Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1. Selecting Uninstall or Remove. 3. Click Yes to confirm the removal. See Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2. Confirm the removal.

4. Click Finish when the removal is complete. See Figure 5-3. Figure 5-3. Finish screen. 5.2 Uninstalling the Video Driver To uninstall the video component driver, follow these steps: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click Programs and Features on Vista or Add or Remove Programs on 2000/XP.

2. Select DisplayLink Early Access and click Uninstall or Remove. See Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4. Uninstall or Remove screen. 3. Click Yes to confirm the removal. See Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5. Yes screen.

4. When prompted for system restart, click OK. See Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6. OK screen. 5. Click Yes to restart your computer. See Figure 5-7. You can also disconnect the video connection now. Figure 5-7. Restart computer screen.

Appendix. Troubleshooting A.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Docking Station with Video is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: • the nature and duration of the problem. • when the problem occurs. • the components involved in the problem. • any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make it worse. A.2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Docking Station with Video: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.