Instruction manual
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the front USB 3.0 port functions as a Charging Downstream Port (CDP), which has
simultaneous charge and sync capabilities.
The provided power adapter must always be connected to the docking station in order
to charge a device using the
USB 3.0 fast-charge and sync port
.
Install the docking station
The docking station is natively supported when connected to a Windows 10, Windows
8 / 8.1, or macOS 10.12 (Sierra). In these operating systems, the docking station will
automatically detect and install the required drivers when connected to a Thunderbolt
3 port on your host laptop. However, if the computer is running Windows 7 users will
need to download and install the required drivers. Follow the instructions below to
install the docking station.
Power the docking station
1. Select the appropriate power cord for your region and connect it to the power
adapter.
2. Connect the power adapter to an AC electrical outlet and then to the docking
station’s
DC IN
(power-input) port.
Connect the docking station
1. Connect your external display(s) to the docking station (for example, DisplayPort or
Thunderbolt 3 displays).
Note:
See the “Configure a display device”
section for dual-display configuration
requirements.
2. Connect your peripherals to the docking station (for example, USB devices, RJ 45
network).
3. Connect the provided Thunderbolt 3 cable to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your host
laptop and to the
Thunderbolt 3 host port
on the docking station.
Note:
You must connect your laptop to the docking station’s Thunderbolt 3 host
port.
Driver installation
Install drivers in Windows 10 or Windows 8 / 8.1, or macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
When the docking station is powered and you connect it to your laptop, the required
drivers will install automatically.
You may see a pop-up message requesting permission to allow the docking station to
connect to your computer. If a pop-up message appears, do the following:
1. Click on the pop-up message.
2. Click
Always Connect
.
