Instruction manual
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About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard offers speeds up
to 5Gbps. Any mention of USB 3.0 in this manual or the StarTech.com website for
TB2DOCK4K2DP refers to the 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard.
Temperature
Due to the high-performance of Thunderbolt technology, Thunderbolt products
sometimes generate more heat than traditional hardware. Therefore, it’s normal for the
docking station to warm up when in use. Placing your laptop on the docking station’s
surface will result in even higher temperatures.
These higher temperatures do not represent a safety hazard to users or to hardware.
About installation
The docking station is natively supported when connected to a compatible operating
system (see the
System requirements
section for supported operating systems).
It should automatically detect and install the required drivers once connected to a
Thunderbolt 2 port on your host laptop.
Follow the below sections and steps to properly set up the docking station.
Install the docking station
1. Select the appropriate power cord for your region and connect it to the power
adapter.
2. Connect the power adapter to an AC electrical outlet and then to the docking
station’s
DC IN
(power input) port. The docking station should now be receiving
power.
3. Connect your external display(s) to the docking station (example, DisplayPort or
Thunderbolt displays).
4. Connect your peripherals to the docking station (example, USB devices, RJ 45
network).
5. Connect the provided Thunderbolt cable to a Thunderbolt 2 port on your host
laptop and to one of the
Thunderbolt 2
ports on the docking station.
Note:
Either of the Thunderbolt 2 ports on the docking station can be used to connect
to your host laptop.
Note:
See the
Configure a display device
section for dual-display configuration
requirements.
