Package Contents
- 1 x GUD310 Docking Station
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type A to Type B Cable
- 1 x DVI to VGA Adapter
- 1 x DC 12V Power Adapter
- 1 x Software CD
- 4 x HDD Mounting Screws
- 1 x Screw Driver
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Warranty Card
System Requirements
Operating System
- ? Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1
- ? Mac OS X 10.6+
System Memory
- Minimum: 2GB RAM
- Recommended: 4GB RAM or more when doing video playback
System Hardware
- ? USB 3.0 port
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better (Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core 2.4GHz or better recommended for video playback)
- Microsoft DirectX® 10 (Windows® 8.1) / DirectX® 9 (Windows® 7 or Windows® 8) or later graphics device with WDDM driver
- 30MB of free disk space
Overview
Front/Side Ports
Diagram shows front/side view with ports: 1. Headphone, 2. Microphone, 3. Power Indicator LED, 4. Two USB 3.0 ports, 5. Two USB Fast Charging ports, 6. HDD Indicator LED, 7. 2.5" HDD Tray, 8. Power Switch.
- 1. Headphone: Audio output jack.
- 2. Microphone: Audio input jack.
- 3. Power Indicator: LED that shows the power status.
- 4. USB 3.0 Ports: Two standard USB 3.0 ports for data transfer.
- 5. USB Fast Charging Ports: Two USB ports designed for faster charging of devices.
- 6. HDD Indicator: LED that indicates activity for the installed Hard Disk Drive.
- 7. 2.5" HDD Tray: A removable tray to install a 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive.
- 8. Power Switch: Button to turn the device on or off.
Back Ports
Diagram shows back view with ports: 1. Gigabit LAN, 2. DVI, 3. HDMI, 4. Two USB 2.0, 5. DC-In Power, 6. USB 3.0 Upstream (Type B), 7. Two USB 3.0.
- 1. Gigabit LAN Port: For wired network connectivity.
- 2. DVI Port: For connecting a monitor via DVI.
- 3. HDMI Port: For connecting a monitor via HDMI.
- 4. USB 2.0 Ports: Two standard USB 2.0 ports for peripherals.
- 5. DC-In Port: Power input port for the included DC 12V power adapter.
- 6. USB 3.0 Upstream Port: Connects the docking station to the computer using a USB 3.0 Type B cable.
- 7. USB 3.0 Ports: Two additional standard USB 3.0 ports.
Installation
Software Installation
Before connecting the Docking Station, install drivers using the provided CD. If your PC/Notebook/Mac does not have a CD drive, download the latest drivers from:
https://www.displaylink.com/support/downloads.php
- Select Drivers for either Windows or Mac and then double-click the
Setup.exe
orDisplayLink.dmg
. - Follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete. Restart the computer when prompted.
Hardware Installation
Assembling the SATA 2.5" HDD Enclosure
- Check that the ⚡ Power Switch is at the OFF position. (Power switch with ON/OFF labels)
- At the bottom of the Docking Base, use a ? screwdriver to remove the screws from the rear panel of the front drive tray. (Screwdriver icon; Diagram of the docking base bottom with screw holes and a separate 2.5" HDD tray)
- Slide the drive tray out of the enclosure housing.
- Insert the 2.5" SATA HDD into the drive tray. Ensure that the screw guides on the left and right side of the HDD are aligned on the drive tray. Fasten the HDD to the drive tray by inserting and tightening the screws.
- Gently slide the drive tray with HDD back into the housing.
- Install the rear panel screws back on. Assembly is now complete.
Connecting the Docking Station to a Computer
- Check that the ⚡ Power Switch is at the OFF position.
- Insert the main unit to the Docking Base. (Diagrams showing the main unit and docking base assembly)
- Using the included USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable, connect the Type B end into the docking station's USB 3.0 Upstream Port. Connect the Type A end to your computer or laptop. (Diagram illustrating USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable connection to computer/laptop)
- Connect the docking station to a power source using the included power adapter. (Diagram of the DC 12V power adapter and wall outlet)
- Connect video cables, audio cables, USB devices or USB charging cables to the docking station.
- Turn the power switch to ON position.
External Monitor Settings
Windows
Option 1: Extend Mode
- Click the DisplayLink icon in the bottom right corner to open the DisplayLink Manager Menu.
- Roll the mouse cursor over IOGEAR USB 3.0 Dock to bring up the Manager Menu.
- Select "Extend". (Computer monitor icon; DisplayLink Manager menu screenshot)
- The monitor is now extended in the direction it was the last time the display was in this mode. For more control, select "Extend To" and choose one of the options (Left/Right/Above/Below). This puts the device into Extend Mode.
Option 2: Mirror Mode
- Click the DisplayLink icon in the bottom right corner to open the DisplayLink Manager Menu.
- Roll the mouse cursor over IOGEAR USB 3.0 Dock to bring up the Manager Menu.
- Select "Mirror". (Computer monitor icon; DisplayLink Manager menu screenshot)
- The resolution, color depth, and refresh rate of the primary screen are copied onto the monitor connected to the docking station.
Mac OS X
Option 1: Extend Mode
- Open System Preferences and click "Displays".
- Click on "Arrangement" to change the position of the displays currently connected. (Mac OS X System Preferences screenshots for display arrangement)
Option 2: Mirror Mode
- Open System Preferences and click "Displays".
- Click on "Arrangement".
- Click the box marked "Mirror Displays". (Mac OS X System Preferences screenshots for display arrangement)
Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Compliance
This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).
IC Statement
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices. Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Declaration of Conformity and related documents can be downloaded directly from our website:
Limited Warranty
Warranty Information
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to:
http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty
Register online at: http://www.iogear.com/register
Important Product Information
Product Model: _________________________
Serial Number: _________________________
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