#Dell e series dockstation usb c drivers#
#Dell e series dockstation usb c driver#
#Dell e series dockstation usb c manual#

#Dell e series dockstation usb c drivers#

Run SupportAssist (for all models), or Dell Command | Update (for Precision, XPS, and Latitude) or Dell Update (for Vostro, Inspiron, and G-Series) to update the computer BIOS and drivers for both the Dell computer and Dell docking station.

Run Windows Update to ensure that the operating system is up to date.

#Dell e series dockstation usb c driver#

Windows Operating System and Dell driver updates:

#Dell e series dockstation usb c manual#

See the User Manual of the laptop to verify that the USB-C port on the laptop supports Thunderbolt 3 protocol.

Thunderbolt 3 - Thunderbolt docking stations must be connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port on the laptop.

See the user manual to verify if the USB-C port on the laptop supports this either DisplayPort over USB-C alternate mode or Thunderbolt 3. USB-C docking stations may also be connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port on the laptop.

USB-C docking station - USB-C docking stations may be connected to a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C alternate mode.

Ensure that the docking station is connected to any of the USB 3.0 ports that is available on the laptop.

Universal USB docking station - Universal USB docking stations work with USB 3.0 ports.

This connector is at the bottom of the laptop.

Dell E/Port docking station - This proprietary docking interface is available on select Dell Latitude and Dell Precision E-series laptops.

It is important to ensure that the docking station is connected to the correct port. Ensure that the docking station is connected to the correct port on the laptop. Only select Dell laptops support WiGig technology.Ĭonnect the docking station to the laptop.

WiGig (wireless) - WiGig or wireless docking stations work with a laptop that is configured with a WiGig adapter.

Works best with USB 3.0 ports on the laptop. The universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through USB.

USB 3.0 - Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over USB.

The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multi-display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable.

DisplayPort over USB-C - USB-C docking station links all devices to the laptop using a single USB-C cable.

Thunderbolt 3 - Thunderbolt 3 docking stations link all devices to the laptop using a single USB-C Thunderbolt cable.Available mostly on Dell Latitude laptops and certain Precision mobile workstations. Dell docking stations provide efficient connectivity to all desktop devices and devices with a simple click into the docking station. Dell E-port or D-port - Proprietary docking solution for Dell Latitude and Dell Precision E-series.It is important to identify if the type of docking interface or port that is available on the computer is compatible with the docking station. For example, Dell E-port or D-port, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB 3.0, or WiGig (wireless). Docking stations come with different types of docking interfaces.