THUNDERBOLT DOCK All the Thunderbolt ports and device connectivity you need. Thunderbolt™ 4 For any Apple M1 Mac, any Apple ‘Intel’ Mac with Thunderbolt 3, or any Thunderbolt 4 PC More Devices Connect more storage, add up to two 4K displays or one 5K/6K/8K display.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1.1 System Requirements...................................................................................... 3 1.2 Package Contents............................................................................................ 3 1.3 About This Manual............................................................................................ 3 1.4 OWC Dock Ejector............................................................................................. 3 1.5 Front / Top Views.
INTRODUCTION 1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System: - Mac: macOS 11.1 or later - PC: Windows 10 or later Hardware: - Mac: Any Apple M1 Mac or any Apple ‘Intel’ Mac with Thunderbolt 3 - PC: Any PC with a Thunderbolt 4 port 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS OWC Thunderbolt Dock Power adapter and cable Thunderbolt 4 cable Quick start guide 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version.
1.5 FRONT / TOP VIEWS 1. SD Media slot – insert SD media card here. Speeds up to UHS-II are supported. 2. USB 2.0 port – connect USB 2 peripherals like keyboards, mice, or printers here. 3. Combo audio port – connect microphone or headphones with a 3.5mm connector here. 4. Thunderbolt host port – connect to a Thunderbolt 3 or later port on a Mac, or Thunderbolt 4 port on a PC. Provides up to 90W of Power Delivery for laptop battery charging. 5.
1.7 REAR VIEW 1. DC IN – connect the included power supply here. 2. Thunderbolt 4 ports – connect compatible Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C devices here. See Section 2.2 for display notes. Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 devices can be connected via the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. 3. ClingOn anchors – if you are using one or more OWC ClingOn anchors to secure the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C device cable(s), affix them here. 4.
CONNECTION & USAGE NOTES 2.1 CONNECTION 1. Connect the Thunderbolt Dock to power using the included power supply and cable. 2. Connect the dock to a Thunderbolt 3 or USB 4 port on Mac, or a Thunderbolt 4 port on PC. 3. Connect other devices to the appropriate ports on the dock. All connected devices will be available for immediate use on your computer. 2.2 USAGE NOTES - There is no power switch on the dock. As long as it is connected to power and to a computer, the dock will function.
DISPLAY NOTES - It is possible to use other types of display connections (such as HDMI and DisplayPort) with an available Thunderbolt 4 port, so long as you have the appropriate USB-C display adapter or adapter cable. Certified DisplayPort cables and adapters are not specific to any one version of the specification. For HDMI make sure both the adapter or cable, and the display, match the same HDMI specification. - 8K resolutions are part of the DisplayPort 1.
SUPPORT RESOURCES 3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING Begin troubleshooting by verifying that the power cable is connected to the OWC Thunderbolt Dock and to a power source. If the power cable is connected to a power strip, make sure that the power switch on the strip is on. Next, verify that both ends of the Thunderbolt 4 cable are properly plugged into the computer and the dock. If the dock is still not working properly, try using a different Thunderbolt 4 cable or using another Thunderbolt port on the computer.
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WARRANTY: The OWC Thunderbolt Dock has a 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty. For up-to-date product and warranty information, please visit the product web page. COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of OWC. © 2020 Other World Computing, Inc. All rights reserved.
