Product ID: USB3SDOCKD
The USB3SDOCKD Universal USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Station/Port Replicator with DVI, Audio and Ethernet adds an external DVI output, headphone/mic, as well as Gigabit Ethernet and additional USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, all from a single device and over a single SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection.
This highly versatile port replicator/universal docking station lets you expand or mirror your computer's main desktop at video resolutions up to 1920x1200, with DVI monitor output, as well as an included DVI to VGA adapter.
The docking station also combines USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 hubs, headphone and microphone audio connectors and a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port into an all-in-one laptop/notebook docking station that makes for the perfect accessory for users who need to connect and manage many devices on their laptops at home or at the office.
The USB3SDOCKD is backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 3 Years |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 4 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 |
2 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) | |
1 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 | |
RJ-45 | ||
DVI-I (29 pin) | ||
2 - Connector Type(s) | 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F) | |
Hardware | 4K Support | No |
Fast-Charge Port(s) | No | |
Displays Supported | 1 | |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab | |
Chipset ID | DisplayLink - DL-3700 VIA/VLI - VL810 Terminus - FE1.1 Realtek - RTL8211E |
|
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Power (Blue) |
USB Hub Link (Blue) | ||
Packaging Information | Package Quantity | 1 |
Package Length | 27,5 cm [10,8 in] | |
Package Width | 19 cm [7,5 in] | |
Package Height | 11 cm [4,3 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 920 g [32,5 oz] | |
Performance | Maximum Digital Resolutions | 1920 x 1200 |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 4.8 Gbit/s | |
USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s | ||
Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
Auto MDIX | Yes | |
Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Product Length | 19,6 cm [7,7 in] | |
Product Width | 77 mm [3,0 in] | |
Product Height | 12,6 cm [5,0 in] | |
Weight of Product | 364 g [12,8 oz] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 100 - 240 AC | |
Output Voltage | 5 DC | |
Output Current | 4A | |
Power Consumption (In Watts) | 20 | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 macOS 10.6 to 10.12, 10.14 - 10.15, 11.0 |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | CPU: i3 Dual core 2.8GHz or better RAM: 2GB or higher Available USB 3.0 port |
Note | Extended displays are currently only supported with DisplayLink-based products on macOS 10.11 to 10.13.3. This may change in future versions. | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB 3.0 Docking Station |
USB 3.0 Cable | ||
DVI to VGA Adapter | ||
Universal power adapter: comes ready for NA/EU/UK only when you buy in NA/EU/UK; comes ready for Australia and New Zealand only when you buy in Australia and New Zealand | ||
Driver CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
Connect your USB Type-C laptop to a USB legacy peripheral device, with this durable adapter
We are always ready to assist you with any questions you may have.
Live Chat (opens in new window)We are always ready to assist you with any questions you may have.
Live Chat (opens in new window)Note: Do not physically connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer until you are instructed to (Step 6).
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker. This is normal. Once the installation is complete you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor(s).
Note: Do not physically connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer until instructed to (Step 6).
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display may flicker. This is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor.
Note: Do not physically connect the laptop docking station to your computer until instructed to (Step 7).
Note: Mac OS X will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, hard_drive_name\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: Installation might take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker; this is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Macintosh desktop extended to any connected monitors.
To install your USB laptop docking station in Ubuntu 15.0 (kernel 3.16), you need to download the Dynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS) package and the adapter driver.
To install the DKMS package, complete the following:
When the DKMS package is installed, complete the following:
Note: Ubuntu typically saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, ~/Downloads).
Note: It can take several minutes to complete the installation. During this time, your display might flicker, but this is normal behavior. When the installation is complete, your Ubuntu desktop is extended to the additional monitor.
To install the DisplayLink Manager app, please follow these steps:
If the displays still do not work, please review these points:
Computers running macOS Catalina (10.15) may experience compatibility issues with products that use DisplayLink technology, such as USB Docking Stations and Video Adapters. Connecting to a DisplayLink-powered Product may cause the Display(s) to output a blank screen. If you experience this problem, follow these steps:
If the display connected through your USB display adapter does not wake up after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 8 / 10
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB display adapter after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Sometimes an on-board network interface card (NIC) conflicts with a new NIC. In these cases it is best to disable the on-board NIC.
The best way to disable your on-board NIC is to go into your BIOS and disable it there if possible. To do this, consult your motherboard manual.
You can also disable any NIC in Windows. Here is how you do this:
First click Start, or, in Windows 10 and 8, hold down the Windows key and press X. Then click Control Panel.
Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
When you troubleshoot issues with a laptop docking station, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
Video cables
Video source
Video destination
Laptop docking station
USB peripherals
Ethernet connection
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the video cables, video source, video destination, laptop docking station, USB peripherals, and Ethernet connection in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different video cable, video source, video destination, laptop docking station, USB peripherals, and Ethernet connection setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the video cables, video source, video destination, and laptop docking station it is recommended that you do the following:
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager.
If you do not see the USB video adapter in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#usb-cannot-detect-windows.
If the device is listed with an error, reinstall the drivers following the instructions on the website.
Check to see if your video card drivers are current. You can check what video card you have in Device Manager under Display adapters. It is recommended that you go directly to the video card manufacturer's website to check for the latest drivers.
Check to see if the monitor is being detected by Windows.
For more information about testing the USB peripherals and the laptop docking station, visit www.startech.com/faq/usb_hubs_general_troubleshooting.
When you test Ethernet and the laptop docking station, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/network_adapters_general_troubleshooting.
When you test sound and the laptop docking station, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/sound_cards_general_troubleshooting.
If hardware acceleration is enabled on any of your software applications, it can result in poor resource management and limit the performance of your video device. If you experience this problem, you should disable hardware acceleration in the program(s) that were impacted.
To disable hardware acceleration in common applications and operating systems, complete one of the following series of steps, depending on what software application(s) or operating system that you are running.
Internet Explorer 9 and later
Note: Earlier versions of Internet Explorer do not use hardware acceleration.
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Microsoft Office 2013 / 2010
Windows 10 / 8
Windows 7 / Vista
Windows XP
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface that can contain different types of signaling, based on the application. DVI cables and ports are created using different connector types to identify what application they are intended to be used in. The connector types are identified by the number of pins on the DVI connector. DVI comes in the following five different connector types:
Single and Dual link DVI indicate the maximum resolution capabilities of the video source or video destination. The maximum resolutions are Single Link (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz) and Dual Link (2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz).
Note: The maximum resolution of your video source and video destination are ultimately determined by the technical specifications of the devices. The connector type is not a definitive indicator of the maximum resolution.
DVI-A carries only analog (for example, VGA) with no digital component. DVI-D carries only digital video (for example, HDMI) with no analog component. DVI-I combines DVI-A and DVI-D connections to include both analog and digital components. A DVI-I port may be on either your video source or display, but whether or not a display carries either or both analog and digital sources depends on the technical specifications of your device.
No, you cannot use this docking station to charge a connected laptop computer.
To see a list of laptop docking stations that can charge a connected laptop, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/laptop-docking-stations-will-charge-laptop.
Check out our review guidelines.