5 Input/Output (I/O) Connectors................ 11 6 Kensington Lock Slot..................12 7 Important Information..................13 ......13 Updating the Dell Docking Station WD15 / Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 driver set ................14 Updating the Graphics drivers for your computer 8 Quick Setup of Hardware ................. 15 9 LED Status Indicators..................
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.
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. Docking Station with USB Type-C cable Power Cord...
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Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information...
Identifying Parts and Features Figure 1. Identifying Parts and Features — Front Figure 2. Identifying Parts and Features — Back...
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Audio headset port USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 port LED Indicator Sleep/Wake up button Kensington Lock slot HDMI port Mini DisplayPort VGA port Network connector (RJ-45) USB 2.0 port...
Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The Dell Docking Station WD15 has the below I/O connectors: Video Ports • mini DisplayPort x 1 • HDMI x 1 • VGA x 1 Input/Output Ports • USB 3.0 x 2 • USB 3.0 PowerShare x 1 •...
Updating the Dell Docking Station WD15 / Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 driver set To fully support the new generation Dell Docking Station WD15 and the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15, it is highly recommended to install the following BIOS/Drivers on a 64–bit Windows operating system.
Updating the Graphics drivers for your computer The Microsoft Windows operating systems include the VGA graphics drivers only. Therefore, for optimum graphics performance, it is recommended that Dell graphics drivers applicable for your computer be installed from dell.com/support under the “Video” section...
Quick Setup of Hardware 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 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.
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Connect the USB Type-C connector to the computer. Figure 5. Connecting the USB Type-C connector Connect multiple displays to the docking station, as needed.
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. RJ-45 LED Indicators Link Speed Indicators Ethernet Activity Indicator 10 Mb = Green Yellow Flashing...
Configuring the Intel HD Graphics utility If connecting two displays, follow these steps: Click the icon list on the task bar. Click the Intel HD Graphics utility on your taskbar as shown here.
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Select your preferred Display Mode. Select and arrange your displays to your preferred positions and then click Apply for the changes to take effect.
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: Turn over the docking station.
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Peel back the rubber safety shield as shown.
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, •...
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Please reinstall the Realtek Ethernet Driver or update your BIOS from Dell.com/support. Cable LED is not ON after it is connected to your • Ensure that your WD15 is connected to AC. host. • Ensure that the computer is connected to the docking station.
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Symptoms Suggested solutions Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support PXE boot on dock does not function. • If your BIOS has an Integrated NIC page, please select Enabled w/PXE. • If your BIOS has a USB/Thunderbolt Configuration page, please make sure that the following options are checked: Enable USB Boot Support Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support...
Technical specifications Docking Specifications Standard • USB Type-C Video Ports • mini DisplayPort x 1 (supports DP 1.2) • HDMI x 1 (supports HDMI 1.4a) • VGA Port x 1 IO Ports • Headset connector x 1 • Speaker out x 1 Network Port •...
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19.5 V / 3.34 A Average Power Consumption 4.384 W Network Standby Power 5.8 W Consumption Dimension 155 mm x 110 mm x 21 mm Weight 420 g (minimum) VESA Mounting options Yes — via Dell Docking Station Mounting Kit MK15...
Display resolution table Table 5. Display resolution table Universal cable Single Display Dual Display Triple Display Quad Display with Thunderbolt (maximum (maximum (maximum (maximum system resolution) resolution) resolution) resolution) Up to 21.6 G of mDP: 4k x 2k @ 60 2x WQXGA (2560 x 3x FHD or WUXGA Not supported...
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