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  • Page 1 Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 User Guide...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4 Identifying Parts and Features ................8 5 Input/Output (I/O) Connectors................ 11 6 Important Information..................12 ................ 12 Updating the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 driver set ................13 Updating the Graphics drivers for your computer 7 Quick Setup of Hardware ................. 14 8 LED Status Indicators..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your laptop computer using Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable interface. When you connect the laptop to the docking station, you can gain access to all your peripherals such as the mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays without having to plug each one into the laptop.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    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 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable 180 W / 240 W...
  • Page 6 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information...

  • Page 7: Hardware Requirements

    Hardware Requirements Before using the docking station, ensure that your laptop or PC has a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) port.

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Features

    Identifying Parts and Features Figure 1. Identifying Parts and Features — Front Figure 2. Identifying Parts and Features — Back...
  • Page 9 Audio headset port USB 3.0 port with PowerShare USB 3.0 port Power Adapter LED Indicator Sleep/Wake up button Kensington Lock slot HDMI port DisplayPort (Mini and Full) VGA port Network connector (RJ-45) USB 2.0 port...
  • Page 10 USB 3.0 port Line-out Power connector...

  • Page 11: Input/Output (I/O) Connectors

    Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 has the below I/O connectors: Video Ports • mini DisplayPort x 1 • DisplayPort x 1 • HDMI x 1 • VGA x 1 Input/Output Ports • USB 2.0 x 2 •...

  • Page 12: Important Information

    Updating the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 driver set To fully support the new generation Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15, it is highly recommended to install the following BIOS/Drivers on a 64–bit Windows operating system.

  • Page 13: Updating The Graphics Drivers For Your Computer

    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...

  • Page 14: Quick Setup Of Hardware

    Quick Setup of Hardware Connect the AC adapter to the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15. Figure 3. Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.
  • Page 15 Connect the Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) connector to the computer. Figure 4. Connecting the Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) connector NOTE: Connecting the Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable will auto wake-up the laptop and connect any peripherals already attached. This behavior can be disabled in your BIOS Setup option “Wake on Trinity Dock”.

  • Page 17: Led Status Indicators

    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...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Intel Hd Graphics Utility

    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. Click Graphics Properties.
  • Page 19 Click Display.
  • Page 20 Click Display and select Multiple Displays.
  • Page 21 Select your preferred Display Mode. Select and arrange your displays to your preferred style and then click Apply for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 22: Removing The Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) Cable

    Removing the Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) Cable The Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 is shipped with the Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable attached. To remove/ change the cable, follow these steps: Turn over the docking station.
  • Page 23 Peel back the rubber safety shield as shown.
  • Page 24 Remove the two M2.5 x 5 screws.
  • Page 25 Lift and remove the metal cable bracket.
  • Page 26 Pull out the USB Type-C cable from its connector inside the docking station.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting The Dell Thunderbolt Dock Tb15

    Troubleshooting the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms Suggested solutions 1. No video on the monitors attached to the HDMI, • Make sure the laptop is connected to the docking station. Disconnect and re-connect miniDP port, or the VGA port on the docking the docking station to the computer.
  • Page 28 Windows Device Manager. • Please re-install the Realtek Ethernet Driver or update your BIOS from Dell.com/support. 8. Cable LED is not ON after is connected to your • Make sure the TB15 is connected with AC.
  • Page 29 • 3. Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support • 1. Make sure the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 is 12. AC Adapter is displayed as “Not Installed” in the connected properly to its own adapter (240 W). Battery Information page of the Dell BIOS Setup •...

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Docking Specifications Standard • Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) Video Ports • mini DisplayPort x 1 (supports DP 1.2) • DisplayPort x 1 • HDMI x 1 (supports HDMI 1.4a) • VGA Port x 1 I/O Ports • Headset connector x 1 •...
  • Page 31 145 mm x 145 mm x 52 mm Weight 740 g (minimum) VESA Mounting options Yes — via Dell Docking Station Mounting Kit Table 4. Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 Power Adapter Adapter Specifications E4 180 W E4 240 W Input voltage...

  • Page 32: Display Resolution Table

    Display Resolution Table Table 5. Display Resolution Table Thunderbolt or Single Display Dual Display Triple Display Quad Display Universal cable (maximum (maximum (maximum (maximum with TBT (Default) resolution) resolution) resolution) resolution) Up to 40 G of DP + mDP: 5k x 3k Dual 4k x 2k @ 60 DP + mDP+HDMI: mDP + HDMI + DP...

  • Page 33: Getting Help

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.

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