ICY BOX IB-DK2261AC Docking Station User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ICY BOX

Table of Contents

Safety information
Package content
System requirements
Starting up
Setting the right resolution and frequency of your displays
macOS® Display configuration
Advanced display settings
References
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Manual IB-DK2261AC
Display Link® Docking Station with dual video output

Safety information

Please read carefully the following information to prevent injuries, damage to material and device as well as data loss:

Warning levels
Signal words and safety codes indicate the warning level and provide immediate information in terms of the probability of occurrence as well as the type and severity of the consequences if the measures to prevent hazards are not complied with.

DANGER Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.
WARNING Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.
IMPORTANT Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt operative processes.

1. Risk of electrical shock
WARNING Contact with parts conducting electricity Risk of death by electrical shock

Read the operating instructions prior to use
Make sure the device has been de-energised prior to working on it
Do not remove contact protection panels
Avoid contact with conducting parts
Do not bring plug contacts in contact with pointed and metal objects
Use in intended environments only
Operate the device using a power unit meeting the specifications of the type plate only!
Keep the device/power unit away from humidity, liquid, vapour and dust
Do not modify the device
Do not connect the device during thunderstorms
Approach specialist retailers if you require repairs

2. Hazards during assembly (if intended) Sharp components
CAUTION Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)

Read the operating instructions prior to assembly
Avoid coming into contact with sharp edges or pointed components
Do not force components together
Use suitable tools
Use potentially enclosed accessories and tools only

3. Hazards caused by a development of heat
IMPORTANT Insufficient device/power unit ventilation Overheating and failure of the device/power unit

Prevent externally heating up components and ensure an exchange of air
Do not cover the fan outlet and passive cooling elements
Avoid direct sunlight on the device/power unit
Guarantee sufficient ambient air for the device/power unit
Do not place objects on the device/power unit

4. Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging

WARNING Risk of suffocation Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing

Keep small parts and accessories away from children
Store/dispose of plastic bags and packaging in an area that is inaccessible to children
Do not hand over small parts and packaging to children

5. Potential data loss
IMPORTANT Data lost during commissioning Potentially irreversible data loss

Always comply with the information in the operating instructions/quick installation guide
Exclusively use the product once the specifications have been met
Back up data prior to commissioning
Back up data prior to connecting new hardware
Use accessories enclosed with the product

6. Cleaning the device
Harmful cleaning agents
IMPORTANT Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the device

Disconnect the device prior to cleaning
Aggressive or intense cleaning agents and solvents are unsuitable
Make sure there is no residual moisture after cleaning
We recommend cleaning devices using a dry, anti-static cloth

7. Disposing of the device
Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling
IMPORTANT Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted
This icon on product and packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as part of domestic waste. In compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) this electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, domestic waste or recycling waste. If you would like to dispose of this product and potentially included batteries, please return it to the retailer or your local waste disposal and recycling point.
The included batteries must be completely discharged before return. Take precaution to protect the batteries from short circuits (e.g. by insulating the contact poles with adhesive tape).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at support@raidsonic.de or visit our website at www.icybox.de.

Package content

1x IB-DK2261AC, 1x wall power supply (EU), 1x USB Type-C ® to Type-C ® cable, 1x USB Type-C ® to Type-A cable, 1x quick installation guide, 1x safety information

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3x USB 2.0 Type-A data interface with up to 480 Mbit/s
2x High-Speed HDMI ® interface with up to 2560×1440@50 Hz
1x RJ45 Ethernet interface / Gigabit with up to 1 Gbit/s
USB Type-C ® host interface
Power jack, DC 12 V/2.0 A
1x SD 3.0 card reader with up to 100 MB/s 1x microSD 3.0 card reader with up to 100 MB/s
1x LED for power (green)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ® data interface with up to 5 Gbit/s
1x 3.5 mm headset combo interface
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ® data interface with up to 5 Gbit/s

USB version information

System requirements

USB Type-C ® or Type-A enabled Windows ® / macOS ® / Chrome OS ™ / Ubuntu computer
Installed Display Link ® drivers
Multi-LUN card readers – allows the simultaneous use of two cards
The device is compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3 / 4 equipped computers

Installation of the Display Link® drivers!
Caution: Do not connect the Docking Station to your computer before installing the Display Link ® driver from the download area of: https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads

Select your operating system and download the correct driver from the webpage mentioned above
Click on the executable file of the related version
Follow the instructions and finish the driver installation
Connect the Docking Station tvo a supported USB Type-C ® or USB Type-A port on the PC
Restart the PC
The IB-DK2261AC is ready for use.

Note!
Chrome OS ™ : The Display Link ® drivers are already pre-installed under Chrome OS ™

Starting up

Plug in the power supply.
The unit is now ready for use!
Connect the USB Type-C ® plug of one of the supplied data cables to the host Type-C ® interface of the Docking Station.
Connect the USB Type-C® or Type-A plug of one of the supplied data cables to the host interface of the computer.
Connect your devices to the appropriate interfaces of the dock

Usage of memory card slots SD card
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot with the bevelled corner first. The golden pins of the card must be directed to the left.

microSD card
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot with the bevelled corner first. The golden pins of the card must be directed to the right.

Important:
1. When connecting the USB Type-C ® plug of the IB-DK2261AC to a Chrome- book ™ , the mouse to be connected to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port will not work immediately; it will have a seconds’ delay. This problem also occurs with similar Type-C ® adapters (including Apple original 3-in-1 adapter) when connected with a Chromebook ™.

Displays
Please set up your display settings according to your operating system and requirements. For detailed information see the corresponding operation manual and description of your operating system.

Supported video resolutions

Windows ® display configuration
NOTE: The screenshots might vary slightly with the operating system.

Arrange your displays
Once the extra monitors are connected, they can be configured to either mirror mode, extended mode or be configured to the setting of the primary display.
e.g: extending your monitors

Position the mouse anywhere on the Windows ® desktop
Right-click and select Display settings to bring up the configuration window.
Refer to the Display configuration section
Identify your monitors by clicking the Identify button.
Select the relevant monitor for the following settings by clicking the identified monitor symbol
Select Multiple displays > Extend desktop to this display if you wish to extend a monitor.
Click Keep changes to confirm and exit.
Once the setting is completed, simply drag and drop the application icons to arrange your monitors.
(However, some applications may not support the display on the extended desktop).

Setting the right resolution and frequency of your displays

There are two possibilities to choose the resolution of the selected monitor:

1. Standard

Identify your monitors by clicking the Identify button.
Select the relevant monitor by clicking the identified monitor symbol.
Click on Display resolution
Choose the right resolution from the drop-down menu. Refer to the video matrix table!
Click Keep changes to confirm and exit.

2. Advanced display settings

Identify your monitors by clicking the Identify button.
Click on Advanced display settings

A new page opens up

Select the relevant monitor by clicking Choose display
Click on Display adaptor properties for Display X

A new window opens up

Click on List All Modes

A new window opens up

Click on a valid mode according to your demands.
Repeat for each attached monitor if necessary.

macOS® Display configuration

Once the extra monitors are connected, they can be configured to mirror mode or extend mode.

Click on System Preferences
Click on Displays

A new window opens up

Click Arrangement
Select the corresponding monitor symbol by clicking and holding the symbol of the monitor that shall be placed in order to do the positioning.
To set up scaled resolutions of the monitor displays, click the Display tab. In the window that now opens for the respective display, you can set your desired resolutions separately. Select the option Scaled and then select the appropriate size in the field below.

Advanced display settings

Hold down the option key and click on Scaled again and an advanced menu for setting resolution and repetition frequency opens.
Please select your preferred settings here.

Repeat for each attached monitor if necessary.

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The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. RaidSonic Technology GmbH reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/ or design of the above-mentioned product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this manual may also not fully represent the product that you are using and are there for illustration purposes only. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this manual and the product you may have. DisplayLink ® is the registered trademark of DisplayLink Corp. in the EU, the US, and other countries DisplayPort ™ and the DisplayPort ™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ® ) in the United States and other countries. The terms HDMI ® and HDMI ® High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI ® logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI ® LA, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Apple and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Chrome OS is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.