StarTech.com TB3DK2DPM2 User manual

Manual Revision: 05/31/2019
User Manual
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Thunderbolt™ 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for
Laptops - PCIe M.2 SSD - SD 4.0
SKU#: TB3DK2DPM2
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Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Safety Statements
Safety Measures
• Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric
lines under power.
• Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certied
professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
• Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed
to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Mesures de sécurité
• Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être eectuées lorsque le produit
et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
• L’installation et/ou le montage du produit doit être réalisé par un
professionnel certié et dans le respect des normes locales et du code de
construction local.
• Les câbles (y compris les câbles d’alimentation et de chargement) doivent
être placés et acheminés de façon à éviter tout risque électrique, de chute ou
de sécurité
安全対策
• 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでください。
• 製品の設置やマウントは、使用地域の安全ガイドラインおよび建築基準に従い、有資格の専門業者が行うようにしてください。
• ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回しを行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するよう
にしてください。
Misure di sicurezza
• I terminiali dei li elettrici non devono essere realizzate con il prodotto e/o le
linee elettriche sotto tensione.
• L’installazione e/o il montaggio dei prodotti devono essere eseguiti da un
tecnico professionale certicato che conosca le linee guida locali sulle norme
edilizie e sulla sicurezza.
• I cavi (inclusi i cavi di alimentazione e di ricarica) devono essere posizionati
e stesi in modo da evitare pericoli di inciampo, rischi di scosse elettriche o
pericoli per la sicurezza.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller
elledningarna är strömförda.
• Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner
och enligt gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer.
• Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så
sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas.

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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements................................................................................... i
Safety Statements .............................................................................................. iii
Product Diagram ................................................................................................ 1
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Bottom View................................................................................................................................................ 2
Product Information.......................................................................................... 2
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Installation............................................................................................................ 4
Connecting.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Powering ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 10
Display Conguration....................................................................................... 11
Connect HDMI, DVI and VGA Displays............................................................................................... 11
Congure Displays.................................................................................................................................... 12
Supported Video Resolutions............................................................................................................... 12
Video Resolution and Bandwidth Allocation.................................................................................. 12
Operation.............................................................................................................. 14
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................. 14
Charge a Device......................................................................................................................................... 14

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Product Diagram
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Front View
Rear View
USB-C
(10Gbps)
Port
Ethernet
Port
Thunderbolt 3
Peripheral Port
Thunderbolt 3
Host Port
DC IN
20V
Power
Input
Port
USB-A
(5Gbps)
Port
SD Card
Reader
Slot
3.5 mm
Audio
Output
Port
3.5 mm
Microphone
Port
USB-A
(5Gbps)
Port
DisplayPort
Port

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Bottom View
Product Information
Package Contents
• Docking Station x 1
• Thunderbolt 3 Cable x 1
• Universal Power Adapter x 1
• Power Cords (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ) x 4
• Instruction Manual x 1
Requirements
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Power:
• Available AC electrical outlet
M.2 SSD Slot

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Laptop:
• Host Laptop with an available Thunderbolt 3 Port (your Laptop’s Thunderbolt
3 port must support USB Power Delivery in order to power and charge your
Laptop) x 1
Display:
• DisplayPort Equipped Display x 1
• DisplayPort Cable (for an additional external display) x 1
• USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 Equipped Display x 1
• Thunderbolt 3 Cable (for an additional external display) x 1
Note: For dual-display congurations: Use the Docking Station’s Thunderbolt
3 Peripheral Port. You may need to purchase a separate adapter to connect
an HDMI, a DVI, or VGA display.
Note: For 4K x 2K (4096 x 2160p) resolution, a 4K - capable display is required
• (Optional) Active DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA Video Adapter x 1
• (Optional) USB-C to HDMI/DVI/VGA/DisplayPort Video Adapter x 1
USB Peripherals:
• (Optional) Keyboard, Mouse, Flash Drive, Printer, Webcam, Drive Enclosure,
Display Adapter, Mobile Phone, or Tablet, etc. x 2
• (Optional) USB-A to USB-B Cable x 2
• (Optional) USB-C to USB-C Cable x 2
Thunderbolt 3 Peripherals:
• Thunderbolt 3 Enabled Peripheral Devices x 1
• Thunderbolt 3 Cable x 1
SD Card:
• SD, SDHC™ (Secure Digital High Capacity), or SDXC™ (Secure Digital Extended
Capacity) Card x 1
M.2 Drive:
• M-key connector type, 22 x 80 mm (2280) M.2 Drive x 1

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Audio:
• Microphone-Enabled Audio Device x 1
• Speaker-Enabled Audio Device (or Headphones) x 1
• 3.5 mm Audio Cable x 2
Operating Systems:
• Windows® 10, 8, 8.1 or 7.
• macOS 10.14, 10.13 or 10.12.
Installation
Connecting
Front Ports
USB-C (10Gbps) Port
The USB-C (10Gbps) Port on the front panel is not a Thunderbolt 3 port. You can
use this port to connect peripherals using USB 3.0 (10Gbps) technology. This
port supports data throughput only. The port does not support DP Alt Mode or
USB Power Delivery.
Note: This USB-C Port will charge at up to 3A when the Docking Station is
connected to Host Laptop through the Thunderbolt 3 Host Port.
1. Connect a USB-C cable to the USB-C (10Gbps) Port on the front of the
Docking Station.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to a USB-C port on your
compatible device.
USB-A (5Gbps) Port
The USB-A (5Gbps) Port on the front of the Docking Station can be used to
connect compatible USB devices. These ports can be used to connect media
devices (External Media Drive) or can be used to connect peripheral devices for
use with the connected Host (e.g. Keyboard, Mouse, Web Camera, etc.).
The USB-A (5Gbps) Fast-Charge and Sync Port on the front panel of the Docking

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Station is compliant with USB Battery Charging Specication Revision 1.2 (BC
1.2), which means that you can use the USB-A (5Gbps) Port to connect and
charge a device faster than you can using a traditional standard USB 3.0 port.
1. Connect a USB-A cable into the USB-A Port on the front on the Docking
Station.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-A cable into a USB port on your
compatible device.
SD Card Reader Slot
Installation
1. Gently insert your memory card into the SD Card Reader Slot, with the label
side facing upward.
Note: The card does not need to be forced into place.
2. Your computer system will automatically detect the card and install the
required driver software.
3. To access the content on the SD Card, follow the instructions specic to the
OS that you’re running.
SD Card Removal
Windows
1. On your desktop, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon.
2. In the list that appears, click the SD Card.
3. When a message appears saying that it’s safe to do so, remove the SD
Card from the Docking Station by gently pulling it out of the SD Card
Reader Slot.
Caution! If you remove the SD Card before it’s safe to do so, you could
experience lost or corrupted data on your memory card.
macOS
1. Close any open windows that list the contents of the SD Card.
2. On your desktop, click and drag the USB storage icon to the trash can