Dell USB Dock D3100 links all your electronic devices to your laptop using a single cable that supports USB 3.0. Connecting to the docking station, you gain access to all your devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays. This is without having to plug each one into the laptop.
Dell USB Dock D3100 works with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over USB. The universal docking solution enables multiple displays, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to PCs through USB.
For help with specifications, setup, connecting an external monitor, troubleshooting common issues, so forth, see the appropriate expanding section below.
Computer Connectivity |
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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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Minimum System Requirements for Productivity and Web Usage |
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Minimum Requirements for Full-Screen Video Playback |
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Operating system |
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Figure 1: Dell USB Dock D3100 front ports
1 | Audio Combo | 2 | 2 x USB 3.0 Connectors |
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3 | USB 3.0 PowerShare Connector | 4 | Power LED |
Figure 2: Dell USB Dock D3100 rear ports
1 | Power AC Connector | 2 | USB In - Connects Dock to Primary System |
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3 | DisplayPort Connector | 4 | 2 x HDMI Connector |
5 | Ethernet Connector (RJ45) | 6 | USB 2.0 PowerShare and USB 2.0 Connector |
7 | Audio Line Out Connector |
Dell USB Dock D3100 works with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over USB. The universal docking solution enables multiple displays, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to PCs through USB.
Microsoft Windows operating system includes the VGA graphics drivers only. For optimum graphics performance, it is recommended that Dell graphics drivers applicable for your computer 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 USB Dock D3100 supports up to three displays when connected to your computer using the USB 3.0 cable. See 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 setups. See these Dell knowledge base articles: How to Setup Multiple Monitors or How to Troubleshoot Multiple Monitor Issues
Number of video ports connected | DisplayPort | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 |
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Single display | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz | Not connected | Not connected |
Single display | Not connected | 2560 x 1440 @ 50 Hz | Not connected |
Single display | Not connected | Not connected | 2560 x 1440 @ 50 Hz |
Dual display | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz | 2560 x 1440 @ 50 Hz | Not connected |
Dual display | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz | Not connected | 2560 x 1440 @ 50 Hz |
Dual display | Not connected | 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz | 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz |
Triple display | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz | 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz | 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz |
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There is no video on the monitor that is 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. |
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The audio jacks are not functioning. |
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USB ports are not functioning on the dock. |
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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 is not able to install. | You can download the latest DisplayLink driver from:
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Laptop failed to boot with dock connected |
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Laptop failed to wake up from Ethernet port |
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No video on the monitors that are attached to High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), or DisplayPort (DP) port on the dock |
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