Lenovo 40AS0090EU User Manual
ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2
User Guide
https://www.lenovo.com/safety
Note: Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand
the warranty information in the documentation that comes with the product.
First Edition (March 2019)
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Contents
Chapter 1. About the dock . . . . . . . 1
Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating system requirement . . . . . . . . . . 1
In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Set up the dock . . . . . . . 5
Install the dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the dock driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 3. Use the dock. . . . . . . . . 7
Use the video output connectors . . . . . . . . . 7
Supported resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configure the external displays . . . . . . . . 7
Use the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the audio connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 9
Appendix A. Accessibility
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 13
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Chapter 1. About the dock
Product description
The dock is an expansion module. You can use it to connect your compatible computer to a local area
network (LAN) and multiple devices, such as a headset, external displays, and Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices.
To view the compatible computers,
1. Go to
2. Select ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, Ideapad and Ideacentre Option Compatibility Matrix.
Operating system requirement
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft Windows 10
In the box
• ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2
• ac power adapter
• Power cord
• USB-C
• Documentation
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/accs-guide.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
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cable
Contact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proof of
purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.
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Product overview
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DMI
• When the dock is connected to ac power but not your computer, press the dock
power button to turn off or turn on the dock. The indicator on the dock power button
shows the dock status:
– Amber: The dock is on.
1 Power button
– Off: The dock is off.
• When the dock is connected to both your computer and the ac power adapter, the
indicator on the dock power button shows the computer status:
– Solid white: The computer is on.
– Blinking white: The computer is in sleep mode.
– Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
2 Security-lock slot
3 Audio connector
4 10 USB 3.1 connector
Gen 2
5 USB-C connector (USB
3.1 Gen 2)
Lock the dock to a desk, table, or other fixture through a compatible security cable
lock.
Connect a headphone or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug.
Connect a USB-compatible device to transfer data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 10 Gbps.
Connect a USB-C compatible device to transfer data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 10
Gbps.
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