Instruction Manual
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About the docking station’s USB-C ports
Not all USB-C ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C™ standard. Some
ports might only provide data transfer, and might not support video (DP alt mode) or
USB power delivery 2.0.
The docking station includes two USB-C ports:
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Front-panel USB-C port:
This is not a Thunderbolt 3 port. It’s a USB-C port that lets
you connect peripherals using USB 3.0 (5Gbps) technology. This port supports data
throughput only. The port does not support DP alt mode or USB power delivery
2.0.
•
Rear panel Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port(s):
These USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 3
ports with a USB-C connector. One port is for connection to a host laptop, while the
second can be used as a Thunderbolt 3 port or a USB-C port. When used as a USB-C
port, it lets you connect peripherals using USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) technology. This
port supports DP alt mode, and USB power delivery 2.0, up to 15 W.
Note:
Either of the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports on the docking station can be used to
connect to your host laptop.
About the docking station ports
The USB-A (USB 3.0) port located at the back of the docking station is a standard USB
3.0 throughput port. When the dock is connected to a host laptop, this port provides a
trickle charge to a selection of USB-charged devices.
The front USB-A (USB 3.0) port is compliant with Battery Charging Specification
Revision 1.2 (BC1.2), which means that you can use the port to connect and charge a
device faster than you can using a traditional standard USB 3.0 port.
This front USB 3.0 port can fast-charge a connected device even when the dock isn’t
connected to a host laptop. When the docking station is connected to a host laptop,
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 front-panel USB fast-charge port.
Install the docking station
The docking station is natively supported when connected to a compatible operating
system (see the
System requirements
section for supported operating systems).
It should automatically detect and install the required drivers once connected to a
Thunderbolt 3 port on your host laptop.
