User Manual
Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: March 31, 2020 9:15 AM
Product Diagram (TB3DKM2DPL)
Component Function
1
Thunderbolt 3 Host
Connector
• Used to connect the Docking Station to a Host
Laptop.
2
DisplayPort Video Ports
(x 2)
• Used to connect Display Devices to the
Docking Station.
3 USB-A Port
• Used to connect Peripherals to the Docking
Station.
4 RJ45 Port
• Used to connect a Network Device to the
Docking Station.
Requirements
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• A host laptop with Thunderbolt 3 port
• Two DisplayPort equipped display(s) with cable(s)
• A 4K-capable display is required to achieve 4096 x 2160p resolution
• A 5K-capable display is required to achieve 5120 × 2880 resolution
• Operating Systems:
• Windows® 10 and 8/8.1
• macOS 10.12 and 10.13
Note: Video output capabilities are dependent on the video card and hardware
specications of your connected host laptop
Installing the Docking Station
The Docking Station is natively supported when connected to the Host Laptop running
Windows 10, 8/8.1 or macOS operating systems. The Docking Station will automatically
detect and install the required drivers once connected to the Host Laptop.
Thunderbolt™ 3 Dual DisplayPort Mini Bus Powered Docking Station for Laptops | 4K 60Hz | 28 cm Host Cable
Connecting Displays to the Docking Station
Dual 4K monitor installation
• Connect a DisplayPort Cable (sold separately) to the DisplayPort Video Ports on
the Docking Station and the other end to a DisplayPort Port on the back of each
of the 4K Display Devices.
5K monitor installation
• Connect a DisplayPort Cable (sold separately) to a DisplayPort Video Port on the
Docking Station and the other end to a DisplayPort Port on the back of the 5K
Display Device.
Connecting Peripherals to the Docking Station
• Connect a Peripheral’s USB-A Connector to the USB-A Port on the Docking
Station (e.g. USB device, etc.).
Connecting the Docking Station to a Network Device
• Connect a Cat5e/6 Cable (sold separately) to the RJ45 Port on the Docking Station
and the other end to a Network Device.
Connecting the Dock to the Host Laptop
• Connect the Thunderbolt 3 Host Port on the Docking Station to a Thunderbolt 3
Port on the Host Laptop.
Installing Drivers
When the Docking Station is connected to the Host Laptop, the required drivers
should automatically install.
In Windows 10 or 8/8.1 you might see a pop-up message requesting permission to
allow the Docking Station to connect to the Host Laptop. If you see this pop-up
message, do the following:
1. Click on the pop-up message.
2. Select Always Connect from the list.
3. Click OK. If required, follow any other on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
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