Dell Docking Station WD15 User Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................4 2 Package Contents .........................................................................................................................................5 3 Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................................................
1 Introduction The Dell Docking Station WD15 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your computer using a USB Type-C cable interface. Connecting the computer to the docking station allows you to access all peripherals (mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays) without having to plug each one into the computer. CAUTION: Update your computer’s BIOS and the Dell Docking Station WD15 drivers to the latest versions available at www.dell.
2 Package Contents Your docking station ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell (see your invoice for contact information) if something is missing.
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information 6 Package Contents
3 Hardware Requirements Before using the docking station, ensure that your laptop or PC has a DisplayPort over USB Type-C or Thunderbolt port.
4 Identifying Parts and Features Figure 1. Identifying Parts and Features — Front Figure 2.
Audio headset port USB 3.0 port with PowerShare USB 3.0 port Power Adapter LED Indicator Sleep/Wake up/Power button Kensington Lock slot HDMI port Mini DisplayPort VGA port Network connector (RJ-45) USB 2.0 port USB 3.
Line-out Power connector NOTE: The dock button is designed to replicate your system's power button. If you connect the WD15 to supported Dell computers, the dock button will work like your computer's power button and you can use it to power on/sleep/force shutdown the computer. NOTE: The dock button is not functional if connected to un-supported Dell computers or non-Dell computers.
5 Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The Dell Docking Station WD15 has the below I/O connectors: Video Ports Input/Output Ports • • • mini DisplayPort x 1 HDMI x 1 VGA x 1 • • • • • • • USB 3.0 x 2 USB 3.0 PowerShare x 1 USB 2.0 x 2 7.
6 Kensington Lock Slot Figure 3.
7 Important Information You must update your computer’s BIOS and the Dell Docking Station drivers to the latest versions available at www.dell.com/support before using the docking station. Older BIOS versions and drivers could result in the docking station not being recognized by your computer or not functioning optimally.
NOTE: Both 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel Core CPUs are available on the 4th Generation Latitude E-Family and Mobile Precision computers. Please re-install the graphics drivers when you exchange a 2nd Generation CPU for a 3rd Generation CPU, and vice versa. NOTE: Both 3rd and 4th Generation Intel Core CPUs are available on the 5th Generation Latitude E-Family and Mobile Precision computers, except for the Dell Latitude 3440/3540 computers.
8 Quick Setup of Hardware 1 Connect the AC adapter to the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the Dell Docking Station WD15. Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet. 3 Connect the USB Type-C connector to the computer.
Figure 5. Connecting the USB Type-C connector 4 Connect multiple displays to the docking station, as needed.
9 LED Status Indicators Power Adapter LED Table 1. Power Adapter LED indicator State LED Behavior Connected Solid White Docking Status Indicator Table 2. Docking Station LED Indicators State LED Behavior Connected Solid White Table 3.
10 Configuring the Intel HD Graphics utility If connecting two displays, follow these steps: 1 Click the icon list on the task bar. 2 Click the Intel HD Graphics utility on your taskbar as shown here.
3 Click Graphics Properties. 4 Click Display. 5 Click Display and select Multiple Displays.
6 Select your preferred Display Mode. 7 Select and arrange your displays to your preferred positions and then click Apply for the changes to take effect.
11 Removing the USB Type-C Cable The Dell Docking Station WD15 is shipped with the USB Type-C cable attached. To remove/change the cable, follow these steps: 1 Turn over the docking station.
2 Peel back the rubber safety shield as shown.
3 Remove the two M2.5 x 5 screws.
4 Lift and remove the metal cable bracket.
5 Pull out the USB Type-C cable from its connector inside the docking station.
12 Troubleshooting the Dell Docking Station WD15 Symptoms and solutions NOTE: The Dell Docking Station WD15 only works with DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt protocols and is not compatible with all USB-C ports. Table 4. Symptoms and solutions Symptoms Suggested solutions No video on the monitors attached to the HDMI, miniDP port, or the VGA port on the docking station. • • • • • The video on the attached monitor is distorted or flickering.
Symptoms The USB ports are not functioning on the docking station. Suggested solutions • • • • The HDCP content is not displayed on the attached monitor. The LAN port is not functioning. The docking station does not support HDCP content. • • • • Cable LED is not ON after it is connected to your host. USB port does not function in pre-OS environment. • • • • USB Boot does not function. Ensure that the Ethernet cable connections are secured at the firewall and the hub or workstation.
13 Technical specifications Topics: • Docking Specifications • Display resolution table Docking Specifications Standard Video Ports IO Ports Network Port USB Ports DC-in Port USB Type-C cable length Buttons LEDs 28 Technical specifications • USB Type-C • • • mini DisplayPort x 1 (supports DP 1.2) HDMI x 1 (supports HDMI 1.4a) VGA Port x 1 • • Headset connector x 1 Speaker out x 1 • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) x 1 • • • 2 Front USB 3.0 Ports (one with PowerShare) 1 Rear USB 3.
Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating: 0 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: • • Humidity Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Operating: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating: • • Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Power Adapter Input Voltage AC 100~240 V Power Adapter Output Voltage 19.5 V / 3.34 A Average Power Consumption 4.384 W Network Standby Power Consumption 5.
Display resolution table Table 5. Display resolution table USB Type-C cable Single Display (maximum resolution) Dual Display (maximum resolution) Triple Display (maximum resolution) Up to 10.8 G of DisplayPort bandwidth (x2 DP lanes) mDP or HDMI: 4K x 2K @ 2x FHD or WUXGA (1920 3x SXGA (1280 x 1024 @ 30 Hz x 1080 @ 60 Hz)(1920 x 60 Hz) 1200 @ 60 Hz) NOTE: To use a VGA: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 third external Hz monitor, the notebook's display must be disabled. Quad Display (maximum resolution) Not supported.
