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2.5 HOST (DISPLAY) SWITCH MODE
You can switch hosts to displays in three ways:
1. Switch by button: Press the button to switch to next host+ display mode (Mode: A)
2. Switch by Hotkey: Press “Shift” (Default) two times = Switch to next host+ display mode (Mode: A)
3. Switch by Docking Wizard software: Select “Switch UFP” (Upstream Facing Port) = Switch to different hosts (Mode: B)
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HDMI (DP Alt) Dual DP (DisplayLInk)
Hotkey = Shift + Shift/Default
(Audio/Ethernet/USB) in Host 1
Hotkey = Shift + Shift/Pushbutton x 1
(Audio/Ethernet/USB) in Host 1
Hotkey = Shift + Shift/Pushbutton x 2
(Audio/Ethernet/USB) in Host 2
Hotkey = Shift + Shift/Pushbutton x 3
(Audio/Ethernet/USB) in Host 2
Display from Host 1
Display from Host 2
FIGURE 2-4. HOST+ DISPLAY SWITCH MODE
FIGURE 2-5. HOST SWITCH MODE BY “SWITCH UFP” UTILITY
HDMI (DP Alt) Dual DP (DisplayLInk)
HDMI (DP Alt) Dual DP (DisplayLInk)
HDMI (DP Alt) Dual DP (DisplayLInk)
Mode: A
Select “Switch UFP” from Docking Wizard software at Host 2 =
Switch to the Host 1 (Audio/Ethernet/USB) in Host 1
Select “Switch UFP” from Docking Wizard software at Host 1 =
Switch to the Host 2 (Audio/Ethernet/USB) in Host 2
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HDMI (DP Alt) Dual DP (DisplayLInk)
HDMI (DP Alt) Dual 4K
Mode: B
CHAPTER 2: QUICK INSTALLATION/SETUP