Introduction The Dell Docking Station WD19 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your computer using a USB Type-C cable interface. Connecting the computer to the docking station allows you to access all peripherals (mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays) without having to plug each one into the computer.
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. Table 1. Package contents Contents Specifications Docking station with...
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Contents Specifications Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Package contents...
Hardware requirements Before using the docking station, ensure that your laptop or PC has a DisplayPort over USB Type-C designed to support the docking station. Table 2. Dell supported systems and recommended docking stations Product Model number WD19 - 130 W with 90 W Power...
NOTE: The dock button is designed to replicate your system's power button. If you connect the Dell Docking Station WD19 to supported Dell computers, the dock button works like your computer's power button and you can use it to power on/sleep/force shutdown the computer.
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Figure 2. Front view USB 3.1 Gen1/Gen2 Type-C port USB 3.1 Gen1 port with PowerShare Audio headset port Figure 3. Left view Wedge-shaped lock slot Identifying Parts and Features...
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Kensington lock slot Figure 4. Back view Line-out port DisplayPort 1.4 (2) HDMI2.0 port USB 3.1 Gen1/Gen2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen1 port (2) Network connector (RJ-45) Power connector Identifying Parts and Features...
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Figure 5. Bottom view Service tag label Identifying Parts and Features...
The docking station is required to be connected to the computer during the driver installation. To fully support the new generation Dell Docking Station WD19, it is highly recommended to install the following BIOS/Drivers on a 64–bit Windows operating system: Go to www.dell.com/support...
Quick Setup of Hardware Update your system's BIOS, graphics and drivers from www.dell.com/support/drivers. Quick Setup of Hardware...
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Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet. Then, connect the AC adapter to the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the Dell Docking Station WD19. Figure 6. Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the USB Type-C connector to the computer.
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Figure 7. Connecting the USB Type-C connector Connect multiple displays to the docking station, as needed. Figure 8. Connecting the multiple displays Quick Setup of Hardware...
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 NOTE: For nVidia Discrete Graphics solutions on the supported Dell systems: First, install the Intel Media Adapter Graphics Driver applicable to your computer.
1 x 4K (3840 x 2160) display @30 Hz 6.2 Gbps 1 x 4K (3840 x 2160) display @60 Hz 12.5 Gbps Display Resolution Table Table 4. WD19 Display Port Available Bandwidth Single Display Dual Display (maximum Triple Display (maximum...
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NOTE: HDMI2.0 and MFDP (Multi-Function DisplayPort) Type-C ports on the back of all docks in the WD19 family are toggled. HDMI2.0 and MFDP Type-C cannot support dual monitors simultaneously. Only one of these ports can be used as a display device at a time.
Removing the USB Type-C cable module The Dell Docking Station WD19 is shipped with the USB Type-C cable attached. To remove/change the cable module, follow these steps: Turn over the docking station. Removing the USB Type-C cable module...
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Remove the two M2.5 x 5 screws [1], and turn over the docking station [2]. Removing the USB Type-C cable module...
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Gently pull the cable module away from the docking station. Removing the USB Type-C cable module...
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Lift and remove the USB Type-C cable module from its connector inside the docking station. Removing the USB Type-C cable module...
• LED Status Indicators • Docking specifications • Input/Output (I/O) Connectors • Dell ExpressCharge and ExpressCharge boost overview LED Status Indicators Power Adapter LED Table 5. Power Adapter LED indicator State LED Behavior Power Adapter is plugged into wall socket...
7.4 mm DC-in port x1 USB Type-C cable length Power delivery Dell systems • 90 W power capability to Dell systems with 130 W AC-adapter • 130 W power capability to Dell systems with 180 W AC-adapter Non Dell systems •...
Dell ExpressCharge and ExpressCharge boost overview • Dell ExpressCharge enables an empty battery to charge to 80% in about one hour when the system is turned off and to 100% in approximately two hours. • Dell ExpressCharge Boost enables an empty battery to charge to 35% in 15 minutes.
Standalone Dock Firmware Update utility Download the WD19 update tool from www.dell.com/support. Connect the dock to the system and start the tool in administrative mode. Wait for all the information to be entered in the various Graphical User Interface (GUI) panes.
• Our Dell dock is designed to operate on AC power only and it does not support system power source back (powered by system Type-C port). A power loss event will make all devices on the dock fail to work. Even when you restore the AC power, the dock may still not function properly because the dock still needs to negotiate proper power contract with the system's Type-C port and establish a system EC-to-dock-EC connection.
Troubleshooting the Dell Docking Station WD19 Symptoms and solutions Table 14. Symptoms and solutions Symptoms Suggested solutions 1. No video on the monitors attached to the High Definition • Ensure that the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer and Multimedia Interface (HDMI), or DisplayPort (DP) port on the the docking station are installed on your computer.
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Type-C cable to your computer. 6. The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) content • Dell Dock supports HDCP up to HDCP 2.2. is not displayed on the attached monitor. NOTE: User's monitor/display must support HDCP 2.2 7.
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12. AC Adapter is displayed as “Not Installed” in the Battery • 1. Make sure the Dell Docking Station WD19 is connected Information page of the Dell BIOS Setup when the Type-C cable is properly to its own adapter (130 W or 180 W). connected.
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Symptoms Suggested solutions • Option is available in - Settings -> Power Management -> Wireless Radio Control Troubleshooting the Dell Docking Station WD19...
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