Power the docking station and your laptop
When the docking station is plugged in and powered, you can use USB-C Power
Delivery to power and charge your laptop through its USB-C port. The docking
station cannot receive power from the host laptop, therefore the power adapter that's
included with the docking station, must always be connected to the dock.
1. Select the appropriate power cord for your region and connect it to the power
adapter.
2. Connect the power adapter to an AC electrical outlet and to the docking station's
DC 20V IN (power input) port.
3. Connect the provided USB-C cable to a USB-C port on your host laptop and to the
USB-C host port on the dock. Both the docking station and your connected laptop
should now be receiving power.
Notes:
• By default, the docking station power button will be powered on, as soon as the
dock is connected to a power source. If the docking station has been powered off,
press the power button to turn the dock on.
• In order to power and charge your connected laptop, its USB-C port must support
USB Power Delivery.
Install the remaining drivers
When you connect your Windows laptop to the dock, the drivers are installed
automatically. If you experience any issues in relation to drivers, or if you're running
macOS, you can complete the full driver installation process:
1. Download the latest drivers by visiting www.StarTech.com/DK30CHDDPPD or www.
StarTech.com/DK30CHDPPDUE and clicking the Support tab.
2. Extract the contents of the compressed file(s) that you downloaded.
3. Double-click the appropriate driver for the version of Windows or macOS that you're
running and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note: If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so to complete the installation.
Install and use the docking station
1. Connect your devices to the appropriate ports on the dock. Devices may include
USB peripherals, headset and tablets.
2. Connect your external display(s) to the dock's video port(s).
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