Lenovo Legion BoostStation User manual

Lenovo Legion BoostStation
User Guide

https://www.lenovo.com/safety
Note: Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand
the warranty information in the documentation that comes with the product.
First Edition (March 2020)
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Contents
Chapter 1. A out the dock . . . . . . . 1
Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating system requirement . . . . . . . . . . 1
In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Set up the dock . . . . . . . 7
Install the dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Update the dock driver and firmware . . . . . . . 7
Removing the dock from your computer . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3. Use the dock. . . . . . . . . 9
Use the video output connectors . . . . . . . . . 9
Use the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use the USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 4. Trou leshooting . . . . . . 11
Appendix A. Accessi ility
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix B. Customer replacea le
units （CRU） instructions . . . . . . 15
Appendix C. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix D. Trademarks . . . . . . . 31
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Chapter 1. A out the dock
Product description
The dock is an expansion module. You can use it to connect your compatible computer to a local area
network (LAN) and multiple devices, such as a headset, external displays, and Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices.
Note: Ensure the computer system supports a ThunderboltT 3 connector to connect an external graphics
card.
To view the compatible computers,
1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/accs-guide.
2. Select Legion, ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, Ideapad and Ideacentre Option Compati ility
Matrix. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Operating system requirement
icrosoft Windows 10
In the ox
• Lenovo Legion BoostStation
• Power cord
• ThunderboltT 3 cable
• Documentation
• SATA HDD cable
• 2.5"/3.5" HDD screw
• VGA screw *
• VGA Bezel *
* for selected models
Contact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proof of
purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.
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Product front view
1 Power button • When the dock is connected to ac power but not your computer, press the dock
power button to turn off or turn on the dock.
2 Y light
• When the dock is connected to your computer or the ac power adapter, the
indicator on the dock shows the status:
– White, linking slowly: The dock is connected to ac power and the computer is
not connected.
– Solid white: The dock and the computer are connected to ac power.
– Off: The dock is not connected to ac power.
Product left view
1 Vents Ensure that the vents are not blocked to avoid overheating.
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Product rear view
Note: The appearance of the backboard corresponds to the configuration selected by the user.
1 Handle
Use to pull the inner dock out, do not use the handle to carry the dock.
Note: The handle is strictly for removing the inner dock. Use of the handle to carry the
dock may result in the inner dock falling.
2 DisplayPort connectors Connect a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use
a DisplayPort connector.
3 HD I connector
The High-Definition ultimedia InterfaceT (HD I) connector is a digital audio and
video interface. It enables you to connect your computer to a compatible digital audio
device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or an HDTV.
4 USB 2.0 connector
Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard or a USB mouse.
Note: For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.2 device to a USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1 instead of a USB 2.0 connector.
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5 USB (3.2 Gen 1)
connectors Connect a USB-compatible device to transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
6 ThunderboltT 3
connector
Connect the dock to your Lenovo computer with a ThunderboltT 3 cable.
• Support data transfer rates up to 20 Gbps for ThunderboltT 3.
• Provide power output up to 20 V and 5 A.
• Do not support image output.
7 Ethernet connector Connect to a LAN with an Ethernet cable.
8 Power connector Connect the Lenovo Leigon BoostStation to a power outlet using the power cord.
9 Vents Ensure that the vents are not blocked to avoid overheating.
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (G it/s)
3.2 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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Features and specifications
Dimensions • Outside:
– Length: 365 mm (14.3 inches)
– Width: 172 mm (6.8 inches)
– Height: 212 mm (8.4 inches)
ac power adapter • Input: 100–127 V ac, 8 A; 200–240 V ac, 4 A; 50–60 Hz
• Output: 20 V dc, 5 A
Connectors and slots • Power connector
• Ethernet connector
• USB 2.0 connector
• USB (3.2 Gen 1) connectors (2)
• ThunderboltT 3 connector
• DisplayPort connectors (3) *
• HD I connectors *
* for selected models
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