Questions tagged [docking-station]
A Docking station or port replicator or dock provides a simplified way of “plugging-in” an electronic device such as a laptop computer to common peripherals
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Ubuntu: How to set each workspace to a separate monitor
I have a brand-new t-500 Laptop with docking station, and a Samsung SyncMaster T220 connected to it. The OS is Ubuntu 8.04 LTS.
I would like to set up the workspaces, so that the right one would be ...
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External monitors not detected through docking station after Windows 10 update
I have a Dell Inspiron 7520 and a Dell D3000 docking station connected through the USB 3.0 port. Before updating to Windows 10 (I was using Windows 7), everything worked fine. Two monitors were ...
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Solution to remember a window's size and position for laptop built-in monitor vs external monitor on Windows?
Some laptops, like mine, are so easy to dock/undock. So, I do that all the time. When docked, my screen is Full HD. When undocked, it's smaller. So, everytime I dock/undock my window arrangements get ...
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How do I prevent my laptop from shutting down when undocking?
The Laptop is an HP EliteBook 8540p running Windows 7 Professional. OS updates are applied regularly via Windows Update and the machine is currently fully up to date.
Recently, when undocking the ...
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Dell Laptop - 100% CPU usage when using Docking station
Update 2: On further investigation, I have reproduced the issue on my windows side. I put the laptop on the dock while in sleep mode and woke it to find it climbing to 100% cpu usage. removing from ...
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Issues with Thunderbolt hotplugging and unplugging in Ubuntu Linux 15.10
I have a Dell Precision M3800 and an OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock. They both work together beautifully and everything seems to just work.
I haven't tried the FireWire yet, but the Ethernet, USB3, ...
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How to flash firmware upgrade to Thinkpad Ultra Docking Station on Linux?
I need to update the firmware of a Thinkpad Ultra Docking Station to V3.3.1, which has been released last year. I got no laptop running Windows 7/8/10 and Lenovo does not provide this update via LVFS, ...
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Does G-Sync work through a docking station?
Assuming Thunderbolt 3 to the docking station and either Thunderbolt 3 or DisplayPort (1.2 or higher) to the display, does G-Sync pass through a docking station, or does the intermediary hardware ...
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How to detect and run custom scripts on docking / un-docking of ThinkPad?
I'd like to run custom scripts on docking or un-docking my ThinkPad X220.
Obvious place is some udev rule, but what events or attributes should I use? Another option is acpi. Is it better option? ...
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IDE/PATA high-speed hard drive dock
I frequently need to access bare drives for backups and need a quick, high-speed way to deal with them.
There are a multitude of SATA hard drive docks (for example), but I have a lot of IDE/PATA (...
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DisplayPort downstream limited to 1920×1080
In my workplace, I have a Lenovo T14 laptop(1), connected by USB-C to a 1080p monitor(2) which functions as a docking station - specifically, it's connected to another monitor via DisplayPort out (set ...
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USB ports on HP Ultraslim docking station do not work
I have a HP Ultraslim docking station for my HP Elitebook Folio 9470m ultrabook. The connection to the external monitor and the network works fine - but I cannot seem to plug in any peripherals into ...
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HDD is not accessible. Possible MFT corruption. How do i proceed?
I use a WD 1TB Sata2 HDD, on a USB docking base.
I started copying large files to this external Storage and went out.
When i got back home, there was a strange System tray message which i closed as i ...
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Is there a general method to determine if a laptop can support 2x external monitors?
Question: Is there a general method, which would let me determine if a laptop can support 2x external monitors?
Context: I’m shopping for a laptop, which would support my 2 main modes of operation.
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Change Windows font size when laptop is docked
I just upgraded from a tower to a laptop at work. Hooray for working from home.
Windows 7's default font size (125%) looks good on my 140dpi laptop display (15.4" 1920x1080), but it looks rather pre-...
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What is this port on an HP nc6220 docking station?
I recently picked up an HP Compaq nc6220 and a docking station for it. Looking at the back, I saw a port that I didn't recognize:
It's too small to be a normal DE-9 connector. What is this port? What ...
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Western Digital HDDs not showing up in a docking station while others do?
I recently bought a Kingwin EZ-Dock Model EZD-2535U3 so that I could use some HDDs and SSDs I had laying around for back ups. At the same time I bought a brand new Western Digital WD NAS Red 4TB HDD.
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What's the performance on USB docking stations, and can they be used when laptop is closed?
I'm looking into a docking station for a Dell Studio laptop. I don't see the traditional docking stations I'm familiar with - the kind (for a Dell Latitude, for example) where you sit the laptop on ...
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External monitor issues with ThinkPad T490 and Ultra Docking Station
I have a ThinkPad T490 and an Ultra Docking Station. My external monitors connected to the dock via DisplayPort are not working properly.
My goal is to properly use two external monitors on my T490.
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Dell Latitude E6430 Docking Station + Dual Monitor + Laptop Screen Tri-Monitor setup
I have a company issued laptop and docking station as well as two monitors The specifications of the hardware are as follows;
Laptop: Latitude E6430
BIOS: A02.00
Processor: i7-3720QM CPU @ 2.60 (8 ...
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Connect three computers (including one laptop) to one monitor
I have the following hardware:
2 Desktop PCs, running Windows XP and Ubuntu
Macbook Pro
a LCD monitor, a wired keyboard, and a wired mouse
Currently, I'm using an oldish IOGear KVM switch to connect ...
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HDMI doesn't work when using a USB C docking station
When connect my USB Type-C adapter to the Thunderbolt/Charging USB Type-C port, the monitor flickers. But the laptop detects the monitor and even can communicate with it so far that it knows its ...
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Automatically changing a power profile when a laptop (un)docks?
I'm looking for a way to automatically change what happens when I close my laptop's lid depending on if it's in its docking station or not. In an idea world, the on-close behavior would be nothing (...
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How to increase length of a USB-C / Thunderbolt dongle's pigtail cable?
The USB-C dream is to have a single cable that provides connectivity to my external displays, ethernet, USB hub, etc.
All of the components will be stored in a drawer or mounted out of view. A single, ...
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Dell D6000 Dock / Macbook Pro 2017
I've bought a Dell D600 Universal Docking Station for my Macbook Pro 2017 and 2 DELL U2713H Displays.
Unfortunately I've been encountering all the issues listed here: https://support.displaylink.com/...
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Dock station switching between desktop and laptop
I'm setting my new desktop, I'll soon buy a new desktop machine, and i want to be able to switch easily from my (work) laptop to my (personal) desktop machine without having to unplug/plug all cables (...
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Why are my two chained monitors just mirrored and not detectable?
I connected the following components:
Lenovo Thinkpad T450s <-USB-> Thinkpad USB 3.0 Pro Dock <-DP--mDp->Dell U2414H <-DP--mDp-> Dell U2415
The two displays are mirrored but I can't detect ...
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Docking station and personal desktop questions
Here's my set up:
I have my work laptop connected to a docking station. The docking station is connected to 2 monitors so while I'm working I've got the extra screen space(extended desktop). My ...
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Wake from sleep using USB device attached to docking station?
Is it possible to wake a laptop (Lenovo T410 in this case) via a USB keyboard or mouse connected to the docking station? I moved my dock off my desk to reclaim space, but the power button is a bit of ...
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Troubleshooting "The security Database on the server does not have a computer account for this workstation trust relationship."
I'm trying to connect via docking station with Lenovo x-200 Win 7, and I'm getting this massage:
The security Database on the server does not have a computer account for this workstation trust ...
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Do laptop docking stations have their own MAC addresses?
My laptop has an ethernet connection, and there's another on the docking station.
Can I connect using both at the same time? Will they have different MAC addresses?
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Emulate Fn keys when notebook is docked and lid closed
The title pretty much says it. Is it possible to emulate Fn keys (XP SP3) on an external keyboard?
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Connecting two different laptop docking stations to dual monitors [closed]
Hoping someone can tell me what I need to get this accomplished for my boss.
We have two monitors in a conference room and want to set them up to two different docking stations. Some of our reps have ...
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Can DisplayLink really deliver the advertised "2x 4K@60Hz" over a single 5Gbps connection?
I have two 4K monitors which I hook up to my laptop for video editing.
I got a Docking Station from i-tec which is advertised as "USB 3.0 / USB-C / Thunderbolt 3" and "up to 2x 4k@60Hz&...
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What advantage does a docking station have over a USB 3.0 hub?
I use my Dell laptop at home by connecting it to a single large monitor. In such a scenario what is the technical advantage / use-case for a docking station?
So I understand that if I have several ...
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Using a GPU's USB-C output to connect to a docking station
I have a dual-screen setup for my desktop, one is HDMI, and the other is DP.
Both are hooked up to my GPU with the appropriate cables. I also have a Thinkpad (my work laptop), which I connect to a ...
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Mouse and keybord stutter when connecting though a USB hub
I have a stutter issue when connecting USB peripherals (USB-connected mouse, keyboard) through a USB hub. I have attempted to troubleshoot to the best of my abilities, but haven't managed to solve the ...
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Universal Dock for Desktop, Laptop, and Mac
I am looking for a universal dock of some kind that will allow me to connect my desktop, Windows Laptop, and Mac Laptop (not at the same time). The dock should allow for the support of at least three ...
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About Hard Disk Drive Docks
I'm thinking of buying a drive dock to put my unused large HDD to use. I will also probably use the dock to backup files and swap the drives regularly.
I have a few questions though:
Are they noisy?
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Docking station that connects to laptop via USB-C: can I connect it to a USB-3.0 port, using an adapter?
I have the docking station from my work laptop (a Lenovo) which connects to the laptop via USB-C.
My personal laptop (an older HP) only has USB-3.0 ports.
I know for sure it supports similar port ...
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Why do some docking stations have a double USB-C plug
The docking stations for both my Dell and my MacBook Pro have a double USB-C plugs to plug into the computer. The plugs on the cable are perfectly spaced to match the spacing of the ports on the ...
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Can a USB-C monitor replace a docking station?
I am setting up a home office. I have a laptop, a mouse and a keyboard. I was going to buy a monitor and a docking station. However, I have discovered monitors with USB-C connection (I am considering ...
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How can I find out whether it is possible to buy a docking station that is compatible with both a Lenovo W520 and P50?
I am being "upgraded" to a Lenovo P50 laptop from a W520 laptop, but keeping my existing laptop as a test machine.
How can I find out if there is a docking station that is compatible with both?
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My Laptop does not switch to wired connection when put into a docking station. Is this normal?
I have a Dell 6430u laptop for my job. I usually work off wireless, however when I place my laptop BACK on my docking station, it does not recognize my LAN network. I continues to use wireless. Is ...
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Hard drive docking station
I figured it would be easier to get a multi-bay docking station for my hard drives instead of buying separate enclosures for each one.
My question is this: if I docked two hard drives and wanted to ...
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Does a power button of USB-C dock brand X work on laptop of brand Y?
I currently have an HP laptop and an HP USB-C docking station.
I also have an opportunity to purchase a powerful used Dell laptop for a reasonably cheap price.
I understand that USB-C docking stations ...
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Programs crash on HP Zbook 15 when undocking
I have an HP Zbook 15 running Windows 7 that I use at work and when I undock it the following programs have a tendency to crash:
Firefox
Skype for Business (Lync)
Any active VirtualBox virtual ...
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Automatically change resolution when laptop is in dock
I have a ThinkPad running Windows XP with a monitor attached to its dock. When I dock the laptop, nothing happens; I have to go in to Display Properties and enable the external monitor, change its ...
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Setup - KVM + HP Docking Station + 2 HP Business Laptops + Monitor + Keyboard + Mouse
I already running HP Elite Laptop in a HP Docking station connected with Additional monitor.
I need to enhance the setup by connecting my second laptop, such that I can control it from same keyboard, ...
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Connecting a Thundebolt 3 docking station to a Windows desktop via optical 15m Thundebolt optical cable
I have a Windows 10 Pro 64 bit gaming desktop behind a concrete firewall (physical), and I want to transfer two monitors pluss USB signal out on the other side of the concrete wall.
My idea was to buy ...
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