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Chapter 3. Use the dock

Use the video output connectors

The dock has four video output connectors to support up to four external displays: 

•  One Thunderbolt 4 connector (support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt 4)

•  Two DisplayPort connectors (support DisplayPort 1.4)

•  One HDMI connector (supports HDMI 2.1)

Supported resolutions

Depending on the USB-C connector or Thunderbolt connector on your computer, the dock supports the 
following display resolutions: 

•  One video output connector: up to 7680 x 4320 pixels / 30 Hz (HDMI only)

•  Two video output connectors: up to 7680 x 4320 pixels / 30 Hz (HDMI only) and 5120 x 2880 pixels / 60 

Hz (Thunderbolt 4 only)

•  Three video output connectors: up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz

•  Four video output connectors: up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz

To view the maximum display matrix, go to 

https://www.lenovo.com/support/docks

and select the entry for the 

dock.

Configure the external displays

You can configure the external displays connected to your dock: 

•  Set the display mode: extend, mirror or duplicate, or single display.

•  Set the orientation, brightness, resolution, color, and more.

To configure the external displays: 

1.  Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select 

Display settings

.

2.  Select the display that you want to configure.

3.  Configure display settings of your preference.

For more information, see the Windows help information.

Use the Ethernet connector

You can use the Ethernet connector on the dock to connect your computer to a standard 10 Mbps, 100 
Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network with an Ethernet cable.

The Ethernet connector has two network status indicators. When the green indicator is on, the computer is 
connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

Depending on your computer, some of the following functions are available when the dock is connected to a 
LAN. 

•  Preboot eXecution Environment

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Summary of Contents for ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Page 1: ...Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ranty information in the documentation that comes with the product First Edition March 2021 Copyright Lenovo 2021 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ... 5 Install the dock 5 Update the dock driver and firmware 5 Install Lenovo Dock Manager 5 Chapter 3 Use the dock 7 Use the video output connectors 7 Use the Ethernet connector 7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 9 Appendix A Accessibility information 11 Appendix B Trademarks 13 Copyright Lenovo 2021 i ...

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Page 5: ... Universal Serial Bus USB devices To view the compatible computers 1 Go to https support lenovo com us en solutions accs guide 2 Select ThinkPad ThinkCentre ThinkStation Ideapad and Ideacentre Option Compatibility Matrix Then follow the on screen instructions In the box ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock 135 W power adapter and power cord Thunderbolt 4 cable Documentation Contact your place of ...

Page 6: ...patible device to Transfer data Charge with the output voltage and current of up to 5 V and 3 A Connect an external display with a Thunderbolt cable or USB C cable Note Do not connect your computer to this connector DisplayPort connectors Connect to external displays with DisplayPort cables USB 3 2 connector Gen 2 Connect a compatible device to transfer data Ethernet connector Connect to a LAN wit...

Page 7: ... connector Connect a headset or headphones with 3 5 mm plug Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate ...

Page 8: ...er status Solid white On Blinking white slowly 1 second on off In sleep mode Off Off or in hibernation mode When the dock is updating firmware this indicator shows the update status LED status Firmware update status Blinking white rapidly 0 5 second on off Updating Off Completed 4 Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock User Guide ...

Page 9: ...nd firmware whenever a new version is available to improve performance of the dock To update the dock driver and firmware 1 Go to https www lenovo com support docks 2 Select the entry for the dock and then follow the on screen instructions to download and install the dock driver and firmware 3 The driver update takes effect when you restart your computer The firmware update takes effect when you r...

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Page 11: ... and select the entry for the dock Configure the external displays You can configure the external displays connected to your dock Set the display mode extend mirror or duplicate or single display Set the orientation brightness resolution color and more To configure the external displays 1 Right click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings 2 Select the display that you want to conf...

Page 12: ...o view the functions supported by your computer go to https support lenovo com us en solutions accs guide Select Network function support Option Compatibility Matrix Then follow the on screen instructions 8 Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock User Guide ...

Page 13: ...s On USB 3 2 connector Gen 2 on the dock 5 My computer cannot be charged by the dock Ensure that you use the accompanying ac power adapter power cord and Thunderbolt 4 cable to set up the dock Video output 1 The external display is blank Ensure that The external display is connected to ac power and turned on Your computer is running correctly and not in standby or hibernation mode When the compute...

Page 14: ... to the dock Ensure that the dock is set as the default audio device 1 Right click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area and select Playback devices The Sound window is displayed 2 On the Playback tab select the dock Then click Set Default 3 Click the Recording tab Select the dock Then click Set Default 4 Click OK Note You might need to restart the application that is using the audio d...

Page 15: ...o ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text to explain the image so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader To open and view PDF files your computer must have the Adobe Reader program installed The Adobe Reader program also is available fo...

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Page 17: ...arks of the Microsoft group of companies DisplayPort and VESA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries USB C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

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