You need to update the display link drivers if it doesn't connect to the monitors.
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expiredpowerfuldoppler | Staff posted Jan 26, 2024 1:15 PM
Targus USB-C Universal DV4K Docking Station w/ 100W Power Delivery
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They don't require the laptop have DP alt mode on the USB-C connector, which can be a plus, but this means the displays are using DisplayLink which is an abstraction layer built up on USB, and uses the CPU and GPU to render these displays in software. Which if your system is decently powerful and has a dedicated GPU, isn't really a huge issue, but if it has only CPU integrated graphics, DisplayLink performance can be quire terrible under certain conditions, like doing anything that's tasking the GPU with even something as "simple" as YouTube playback, and gaming is out of the question.
They're generally fine for most office uses, but gaming is not going to be a fun experience and if you have no dedicated GPU, even watching videos can lead to the display becoming a stuttering mess.
DisplayLink is useful, but it's not a replacement for a true display connection, like docks that connect over DisplayPort alt mode. But if your laptop doesn't have DP Alt Mode, this is the only way you're going to get a docking station, so it does have some uses.
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Probably fine for most users and office use. Just be aware it will require additional drivers to output video to an external monitor, and you will not be able to drive dedicated GPU graphics to an external monitor with this dock if that is something you need.
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damn. took me 2 days to figure out. thought it was broken and was about to return it.
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I just did an initial test and haven't used it for a while to give any impressions.
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damn. took me 2 days to figure out. thought it was broken and was about to return it.
You need install DisplayLink driver to make it work...
You need install DisplayLink driver to make it work...
First question: Is there any issue with having the powered dock plugged in at the same time as the laptop native power supply? Is there a way to shut off the PD on the dock?
Second question: Anyone try the headphone out port? I am having trouble getting it outputting sound / being recognized by the laptop. Thoughts?
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First question: Is there any issue with having the powered dock plugged in at the same time as the laptop native power supply? Is there a way to shut off the PD on the dock?
Second question: Anyone try the headphone out port? I am having trouble getting it outputting sound / being recognized by the laptop. Thoughts?
Didnt try myself, share your experience if you try it.
2. I would try reinstalling the audio driver
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