Article Number: 000126347
Quick LinksGetting Started with your Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 Setup, Specifications and Service Manual Dell Drivers & Downloads |
Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 links all your electronic devices to your laptop PC using a single cable that supports USB 3.0. When you connect a supported 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 monitors without having to plug each one into the laptop.
Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 works with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over USB. The universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, ethernet and other USB peripherals to be connected to PCs through USB.
For help with specifications, setup, connecting an external monitor, troubleshooting common issues, etc. refer to an expanding section below.
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Video ports |
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Audio ports |
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Network ports |
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USB ports |
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Connectivity |
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Operating system |
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Figure 1: Rear view of Dell SuperSpeed USB 3.0 docking station
1 | USB 3.0 Connector | 2 | AC Adapter Connector |
3 | USB Upstream Connector | 4 | DVI-I Connector |
5 | HDMI Connector | 6 | Ethernet Network Connector |
7 | USB 2.0 Connector x3 |
Figure 2: Left view of Dell SuperSpeed USB 3.0 docking station
1 | Kensington Lock Slot | 2 | USB 2.0 Connector |
Figure 3: Right view of Dell SuperSpeed USB 3.0 docking station
1 | USB 3.0 Connector | 2 | Audio Out / Headphone Connector |
3 | Audio in / Microphone Connector |
Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 works with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over USB. The universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, ethernet and other USB peripherals to be connected to PCs through USB.
Microsoft Windows operating system includes the VGA graphics drivers only. Therefore, for optimum graphics performance, it is recommended that Dell graphics drivers applicable for your PC be installed from Dell Drivers & Downloads website under the "Video" section.
Connect the monitor to the docking station using the HDMI / DisplayPort cable provided with the monitor. Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 supports up to 3 monitors when connected to your PC using the USB 3.0 cable. Refer to the Display Resolution Table below for more details about the supported resolution when connecting multiple monitors to the docking station.
To learn more about setting up and troubleshooting issues with multiple monitor setup, refer to these Dell knowledge-base articles How to Setup Multiple Monitors or How to Troubleshoot Multiple Monitor Issues
Dell SuperSpeed USB Dock D3000 supports a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1152. The docking station supports upto two displays connected via DVI or HDMI and supports the following full HD resolutions:
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The is no video on the monitor attached to the dock |
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The video on the attached monitor is distorted or corrupted |
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The video on the attached monitor is not displaying in extended mode | Change the settings by either:
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The audio jacks are not functioning |
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USB ports are not functioning on the docking station |
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External USB 3.0 Media Card Reader is not detected |
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HDCP content is not able to display on the attached monitor |
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Displaylink Driver not able to install | Get the latest driver by:
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Laptop failed to boot with dock connected |
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No CD drive and no internet access for getting the driver |
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First time internet access causing error message |
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Issue with power adapter |
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Audio issues when a speaker is connected to the docking station |
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Unable to access the internet when the Ethernet cable is connected to the docking station |
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USB devices are not working when connected to the docking station |
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Laptops, Latitude, Dell SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Docking Station, Latitude 6430u
23 May 2024
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