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Chapter 3 Connection and Resolution

This chapter contains the following sections :

• Connection

• Resolution

Connection​

Before connecting to use, please ensure the host laptop has installed the corresponding drivers.

Power on Your Dock​

  1. Plug one end of the included Power Adapter into this Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock's DC IN 20V port and the other end into the power outlet.

Connecting to the Host​

  1. Connect the Thunderbolt 4 upstream port on the docking station to the Thunderbolt 4 port on your laptop via the provided Thunderbolt 4 cable. This docking station not only enables data transfer but also provides smart power charging for your laptop with a maximum of 96W.
  2. The power switch on the docking station is used to turn on/off the dock.
  3. In the initial state, when there is no host connected, the power indicator light on the docking station will display red.
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  • This product can intelligently adjust the charging power of the host based on the power situation of the devices connected to the downstream USB4 port, the power range for the upstream host is 81W-96W.
  • To ensure a successful connection and normal operation of the docking station, confirm the cable is securely plugged in and ensure that the docking station is correctly connected to your laptop.

Note for Cable Holder Connection: The cable holder is designed to tighten the Thunderbolt™ 4 cable for the upstream Thunderbolt™ 4 port. If you are worried that the Thunderbolt™ 4 cable might loosen, please follow the following steps to install the cable holder to the dock.

  1. Insert the cable into the cable holder according to the arrow direction.

  2. Align the bolt with the fixing hole, then please connect it to the upstream Thunderbolt™ 4 port.

  3. Fasten the bolt and fix the connectivity between the cable and the dock. Tighten the screw clockwise when you are assembling it. Please loosen the screw counterclockwise if you need to disassemble it.

  4. After assembling it, please do not pull it hard to avoid damage to the interface. Please follow the above instructions if you need to disassemble it.

Connecting Monitor to the Dock​

This Thunderbolt™ 4 dock can connect up to 3 displays.

Resolution​

Single Display​

Windows TBT4 PC(DP1.4 with DSC)Windows USB-C MFDP PC(DP1.4 with DSC)Mac OS TBT3/TBT4
7680×4320(8K)@60Hz7680×4320(8K)@30Hz3840×2160(4K)@60Hz
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Single 8K@60Hz is enabled for computers with DP1.4 or higher and DSC.

Dual Display​

Windows TBT4 PC(DP1.4 with DSC)Windows USB-C MFDP PC(DP1.4 with DSC)Mac OS TBT3/TBT4(ABC)Mac OS TBT3/TBT4(ACC)
3840×2160(4K)@60Hz3840×2160(4K)@60Hz3840×2160(4K)@60Hz3840×2160(4K)@60Hz
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Triple Display​

Windows TBT4 PC(DP1.4 with DSC)Windows USB-C MFDP PC(DP1.4 with DSC)Mac OS TBT3/TBT4
3840×2160(4K)@60Hz3840×2160(4K)@30Hz3840×2160(4K)@60Hz(ABCC)

Note:

  1. The resolution provided above are based on factory testing and may slightly vary depending on the specification of your PC and Monitors.
  2. On Thunderbolt/USB4 hosts, the system cannot simultaneously enable Display Stream Compression (DSC) for both Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI interfaces. The first connected display device will claim DSC support priority.
  3. For MacOS Users: When connecting multiple displays via two HDMI ports, your system will default to mirror mode—both monitors will show same content. The diagram below shows the details:
  4. For Macs with M1/M2: Only one display can be extended—choose either Thunderbolt 4 or HDMI.
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