Important Information
Dell Docking Station drivers (Realtek USB GBE Ethernet Controller Driver) are required to be installed before using the docking station for full functionality. Dell recommends updating the
system BIOS and graphics driver
to the latest version before using the docking station. Older BIOS versions and drivers could result in the docking station not being recognized by your system or not functioning optimally.
Updating the Dell Docking Station
WD19S driver set
Dell highly recommends the following applications to automate the installation of BIOS, firmware, driver, and critical updates specific to your system and docking station:
- Dell | Update - for Dell XPS, Inspiron or Vostro systems only.
- Dell Command | Update - for Dell Latitude, Dell Precision, or XPS systems.
These applications are available for download on the Drivers & Downloads page for your product at
www.dell.com/support
To fully support the new generation Dell Docking Station
WD19S, it is highly recommended to install the following BIOS/Drivers on a 64–bit Windows operating system:
- Go to
www.dell.com/support and click
Detect Product to Autodefect your product, or enter your system’s Service Tag in the
Enter a Service Tag or Express Service Code
field, or click
View Products to browse to your system model.
- Flash the latest BIOS available for the system. This is available for download at dell.com/support under the “BIOS” section. Restart the system before the next step.
- Install the latest Intel HD/NVIDIA/AMD Graphics drivers available for the system. This is available for download at
www.dell.com/support/drivers. Restart the system before the next step.
- Install the
Realtek USB GBE Ethernet Controller Driver for
Dell Dock WD19S available for your system. This is available for download at dell.com/support under the “Docks/Stand” section.