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As a much-needed improvement over older DisplayLink designs, the DVI and HDMI ports on the dual video adapter are now able to make use of EDID detection, allowing for Windows to present to users with only the resolutions that are supported by the display, and whether or not that display is even connected, to begin with. Here, displays can be repositioned and rotated at will, and the dual output displays can also be set to mirror themselves or any other connected monitor. Already there’s been one notable fix in the last month that allows the Dual Video Adapter to be used with ASMedia-based controllers, solving the disconnect issue I was experiencing with my RocketU 1144A 4-port USB 3.0 card.Ĭonfiguring attached displays is a breeze with the dual video adapter, no different from configuring any other monitor through the Windows Display Properties. This is of course preferable to having users find out that product flaw “X” can only be fixed by purchasing a newer piece of hardware. I find the upgradeable firmware particularly worthy of mention since it means that DisplayLink can roll out performance and compatibility fixes long after the product has shipped. #Displaylink usb graphics not working updateAs soon as the latest drivers are installed and the display adapter is connected to any available USB 2.0/3.0 port, the embedded D元900 firmware will automatically update itself without any user intervention. While an overwhelming majority of computers built over the last four years ought to have no problems with the drivers, I still encourage you to take a glance at pages 5 and 6 of the DisplayLink manual so there are no unpleasant surprises. #Displaylink usb graphics not working driversIn the cases of the latter two operating systems the DisplayLink drivers will actually hook into the graphics processor for more efficient rendering, but unfortunately, multi-GPU systems with Crossfire and SLI are known to have issues with this setup. Though installing the Targus Dual USB 3.0 Video Adapter is no more complicated than installing any other USB gadget, there exist a number of CPU and GPU system requirement caveats that differ between Windows XP and Windows Vista/7. ![]() Ultimately this setup is great for users with dual DVI, dual HDMI or mixed-interface displays, but unfortunately, Targus’ choice of a native HDMI port precludes the use of dual VGA monitors which could have otherwise been accommodated by twin DVI-I ports. 3rd-party DVI-to-HDMI cables and adapters will also work if there’s a need for connecting two HDMI displays. ![]() Targus was generous enough to include a port adapter in the box for connecting an analog VGA display to the DVI-I port, as well as an adapter for converting the HDMI port into a DVI-D port. This means that any HD television sold today and most monitors up to 24 inches will play nicely with the adapter, but larger 27″ and 30″ panels will need to be driven at a lower resolution than what they’re capable of. It’s also important to point out that both ports are wired as single-link, so only resolutions up to 2048×1152 are supported. The DVI port notably lacks screw holes for securing the cable in place, but thankfully the gap surrounding the port is tight enough that the cable is unlikely to dislodge if accidentally nudged. The front of the USB 3.0 Video Adapter is adorned with a single DVI-I port and an HDMI port, each clearly labeled to reduce confusion for novice users. Assuming the adapter can reach solid ground, however, four rubber feet affixed with a strong adhesive do well to prevent the box from sliding about. Even so, it would be nice if Targus were to make use of a modular USB 3.0 port and separate cable so the adapter could be placed more freely. Unfortunately, the foot-long USB cable prevents the unit from resting squarely on top of my ATX computer case, though I imagine this won’t be an issue for the laptops and small form factor PCs more likely to have a need for such an adapter in the first place. Hidden beneath the glossy top panel are two blue LEDs that have a subtle glow about them, one for each video port which will light up if connected. The dual-headed adapter is actually quite simple in its function and appearance, sporting a utilitarian design that’s well dressed in black. Having to type much less read aloud the proper name for Targus’ USB 3.0 Dual Video Adapter is enough to evoke a few errant twitches from my being, but thankfully this unwarranted convolution ends with the product name. If there’s one thing I find frustrating in a review it’s an uninspired product name with far too many syllables. ![]()
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