Plugable USB to DisplayPort Adapter - Connect via USB-C or USB 3.0 to Add a 2560x1440 Display – Compatible with Mac M1/M2/M3/M4 Windows and ChromeOS

- Expand Your Screen on Any Mac: Add a second monitor to your Mac, even if it’s an M1, M2, or M3 system that normally supports only one external display. The Plugable USB to DisplayPort Adapter delivers resolutions up to 2560x1440 @ 60Hz. Please note: this adapter does not support playback of HDCP-protected content like Netflix or Hulu. - Hybrid USB-C and USB-A Compatibility: With a built-in 2-in-1 connector, this adapter plugs into either a USB-C or USB 3.0 Type-A port. It's compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports, and even works on USB-C systems without Alt Mode, making it an ideal solution for connecting your DisplayPort monitor to virtually any USB 3.0 enabled device. - Expand Your Workspace: Add extra monitors with this Display Port to USB Adapter. Use multiple adapters to connect up to eight 1440p displays on Windows or ChromeOS, and up to four on macOS (one 1440p display per adapter) perfect for multitasking or professional setups. - Compatibility: Works with Windows 10/11, macOS 10.14 and newer (including M1-M5), and ChromeOS 100+. Uses Silicon Motion (SMI) drivers to power display output. Windows installs drivers automatically via Windows Update. macOS requires a simple one-time InstantView download. Please note: This adapter is not compatible with DisplayLink drivers or solutions. - Plugable Support & 2-Year Coverage: This adapter is backed by Plugable’s award-winning US-based support team and a 2-year coverage. We’re here to help if you have questions or need assistance with setup or compatibility.

Product description

Extend Your Display the Fast and Simple Way

How to Install Silicon Motion

UGA-DP-S how to install silicon motion driver

Do I need to install drivers to use this adapter on Windows or macOS?

Can I use this graphics adapter on macOS?

Does this adapter use DisplayLink technology to function?

Does this adapter support streaming video from Netflix/Hulu/Etc.?

I’m not getting any video out of the DisplayPort output. What could be wrong?

Plugable Adapter's

Note - macOS requires ‘Screen Recording’ permission for the SMI software to work. Granting this permission enables sending data from your computer over USB to the HDMI outputs. No data, images, or pixels are being stored or recorded.

Do I need to install drivers to use this adapter on Windows or macOS?

Yes. The UGA-DP-S requires the installation of Silicon Motion (SMI) graphics drivers to function. This driver can be found on our website.

Can I use this graphics adapter on macOS?

Yes! The Silicon Motion InstantView app must be installed for functionality on macOS. Installation steps are shown in the “How to Install Silicon Motion for macOS” video above or in the gallery videos.

Does this adapter use DisplayLink technology to function?

No, this adapter is powered by Silicon Motion (SMI) graphics technology. DisplayLink software is not compatible with this device and should not be installed.

Does this adapter support streaming video from Netflix/Hulu/Etc.?

No, copyright protected content that uses HDCP will not work. This includes popular video streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, etc.

I’m not getting any video out of the DisplayPort output. What could be wrong?

Please make sure that you have installed the Silicon Motion driver on your system, which can be found on our website.