STARTECH
STARTECH USB32DVIPRO USB 3.0 to DVI display adapter
Adds a DVI display via USB 3.0 with 512 MB DDR2 memory and 2048x1152 resolution support
- TypeUSB to DVI Adapters
- Changer TypeUSB to DVI
- ColorBlack
- Cable LengthNo
- SpecificationsMemory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM Chipset ID: DisplayLink - DL3100 Ou
- Output ConnectorConnector A: 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male Connecto
- Add a DVI monitor via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for 2048x1152 resolution
- Works with Windows 7, 8 and Mac OSX for broad compatibility
- 512MB DDR2 SDRAM onboard handles graphics without host memory
- Includes DVI-to-VGA adapter for legacy display support
- USB-powered design needs no external power supply
External video adapter for multi-monitor setups
The StarTech USB32DVIPRO adds a DVI-I display to any computer with a free USB 3.0 Type-A port. It is aimed at office workers and mobile professionals who need a second or third screen without opening the case or using a discrete graphics card. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is included for legacy monitors.
USB 3.0 bandwidth caps resolution at 2048x1152
The adapter runs over a 5 Gbps SuperSpeed link and falls back to USB 2.0 if necessary, though high-resolution performance drops on the older bus. Maximum digital and analog output is fixed at 2048x1152, so 1080p panels work at native resolution but 1440p or 4K displays cannot be driven at their best quality.
512 MB DDR2 frame buffer decides the ceiling
Onboard memory is 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM paired with a DisplayLink DL3100 chipset, and this buffer size sets the hard limit for resolution and colour depth. Systems that need higher pixel counts, deeper colour or GPU-accelerated 3D workloads will require a native video output instead.
Highlights
- Add a DVI monitor via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for 2048x1152 resolution
- Works with Windows 7, 8 and Mac OSX for broad compatibility
- 512MB DDR2 SDRAM onboard handles graphics without host memory
- Includes DVI-to-VGA adapter for legacy display support
- USB-powered design needs no external power supply
Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Model | USB32DVIPRO |
| Type | USB to DVI Adapters |
| Changer Type | USB to DVI |
| Color | Black |
| Cable Length | No |
| Specifications | Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM Chipset ID: DisplayLink - DL3100 Output Signal: DVI-I (DVI Digital/Analog) Maximum Analog Resolutions: 2048x1152 Maximum Digital Resolutions: 2048x1152 Supported Resolutions: - Widescreen(16/32 bit): 2048x1152, 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1366x768, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1280x720 - Standard(16/32 bit): 1600x1200, 1400x1050, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640X480 Wide Screen Supported: Yes |
| Output Connector | Connector A: 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male Connector B: 1 - DVI-I (29 pin) Female |
| Features | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Interface and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Quick, easy installation DVI to VGA adapter included Supports resolutions up to 2048x1152 USB-powered - No external power adapter required Choose between Mirrored, Extended or Primary display configurations Driver software supports display rotation Supports the Windows Aero interface Supports the use of multiple USB32DVIPRO adapters on a single system (up to 5) Connect a DVI display through SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for an accelerated external multi-monitor solution at resolutions up to 2048x1152 Compatible with Mac |
| Dimensions | 3.10" x 1.70" x 0.60" |
| Weight | 10.60 oz. |
| Package Contents | 1 x USB 3.0 to DVI Adapter 1 x DVI to VGA Adapter 1 x Driver CD 1 x Installation guide |
| Shipping weight | 0.25 kg |
| Package size | 208 × 145 × 23 mm |
Questions about this item
Which maximum resolution does the USB32DVIPRO support for both digital and analog DVI signals?
The adapter outputs up to 2048x1152 over its DVI-I port whether the connected monitor uses a digital or an analog signal.
What does the 2048x1152 headline resolution mean when the adapter is connected to a real PC?
It provides a usable desktop at that resolution over a single USB 3.0 link using the DisplayLink DL3100 chipset and 512 MB of DDR2 memory.
What interface does the USB32DVIPRO use and what bandwidth does it cap at in practice?
It uses a USB 3.0 Type-A connector running at 5 Gbps SuperSpeed, which is the practical throughput limit for the video data.
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