Dell Dual Video D1000, USB 3.0 D3100, and Universal (D6000 Series) Docking Stations Do Not Support Daisy Chain Functionality

Summary: This article provides information about the Dell Dual Video D1000, Dell USB 3.0 D3100, and Dell Universal (D6000 series) docks not supporting daisy chain with DisplayPort connections.

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Symptoms

DisplayPort Daisy-Chaining Not Supported

Dell USB Docks with DisplayLink video (D1000, D3100, D6000 series) do not support daisy-chaining functionality with DisplayPort Connections like some other USB docks allow.

Cause

This is a limitation of the DisplayLink video that is used in these docking stations and does not support Multi-Stream Transport (MST) technology.

Resolution

These docks are working within the design limitations of the dock. Each display connection must be made directly to the dock.

See the tables below for the maximum resolution and refresh rate that is supported for multiple monitor configurations:

Note: The maximum resolution and refresh rate also depends on the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) table of the monitors connected.

Table 1. USB Type-C users with DisplayLink Driver installed

USB-Type-C
USB Type-C cable connection

Inputs (Plug in) Output
DP-1 DP-2 HDMI DP-1 DP-2 HDMI
DP-1 DP-2 HDMI 4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 30 Hz
DP-1 DP-2 HDMI 5 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 30 Hz
DP-1 DP-2   4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 60 Hz  
DP-1   HDMI 4 K @ 60 Hz   4 K @ 60 Hz
  DP-2 HDMI   4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 60 Hz
DP-1     4 K @ 60 Hz    
  DP-2     4 K @ 60 Hz  
    HDMI     4 K @ 60 Hz

* If without DisplayLink Driver, HDMI out is from Alt-mode and 4 K @ 30 Hz.

Note: HDMI Alt Mode for USB Type-C connector allows HDMI-enabled source devices to use a USB Type-C connector to directly connect to HDMI-enabled displays. They deliver native HDMI signals over a simple cable without the need for protocol and connector adapters or dongles.

Table 2. USB 3.0 users with DisplayLink Driver installed

USB-3.0
USB 3.0 cable connection

Inputs (Plug in) Output
DP-1 DP-2 HDMI DP-1 DP-2 HDMI
DP-1 DP-2 HDMI 4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 60 Hz N/A **
DP-1 DP-2 HDMI 5 K @ 60 Hz N/A **
DP-1 DP-2   4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 60 Hz  
DP-1   HDMI 4 K @ 60 Hz   4 K @ 60 Hz
  DP-2 HDMI   4 K @ 60 Hz 4 K @ 60 Hz
DP-1     4 K @ 60 Hz    
  DP-2     4 K @ 60 Hz  
    HDMI     4 K @ 60 Hz

** No Alt-Mode support

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Affected Products

Dell Dual Video USB3.0 Docking Station D1000, Dell Universal Dock D6000, Dell USB3.0 dock D3100
Article Properties
Article Number: 000126592
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Sept 2025
Version:  7
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