ICY BOX IB-DK2280AC Hybrid DockingStation Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: ICY BOX

Table of Contents

IB-DK2280AC Hybrid DockingStation
Package content
Driver installation!
Use of memory card slot
Supported video resolutions
Windows® display configuration
Advanced display settings
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

DisplayLink® Hybrid DockingStation with
quadruple video output
Manual IB-DK2280AC
DisplayLink®
4K Plug and Display

IB-DK2280AC Hybrid DockingStation

Please read carefully the following information to prevent injuries, damage to material and device as well as data loss:
Warning levels
Signal words and safety codes indicate the warning level and provide immediate information in terms of the probability of occurrence as well as the type and severity of the consequences if the measures to prevent hazards are not complied with.
DANGER
Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.
IMPORTANT
Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt operative processes.
1. Risk of electrical shock
WARNING
Contact with parts conducting electricity
Risk of death by electrical shock

Read the operating instructions prior to use
Make sure the device has been de-energised prior to working on it
Do not remove contact protection panels
Avoid contact with conducting parts
Do not bring plug contacts in contact with pointed and metal objects
Use in intended environments only
Operate the device using a power unit meeting the specifications of the type plate only!
Keep the device/power unit away from humidity, liquid, vapour and dust
Do not modify the device
Do not connect the device during thunderstorms
Approach specialist retailers if you require repairs

2. Hazards during assembly (if intended)
CAUTION
Sharp components
Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)

Read the operating instructions prior to assembly
Avoid coming into contact with sharp edges or pointed components
Do not force components together
Use suitable tools
Use potentially enclosed accessories and tools only

3. Hazards caused by a development of heat
IMPORTANT
Insufficient device/power unit ventilation
Overheating and failure of the device/power unit

Prevent externally heating up components and ensure an exchange of air
Do not cover the fan outlet and passive cooling elements
Avoid direct sunlight on the device/power unit
Guarantee sufficient ambient air for the device/power unit
Do not place objects on the device/power unit

4. Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging
WARNING
Risk of suffocation
Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing

Keep small parts and accessories away from children
Store/dispose of plastic bags and packaging in an area that is inaccessible to children
Do not hand over small parts and packaging to children

5. Potential data loss
IMPORTANT
Data lost during commissioning
Potentially irreversible data loss

Always comply with the information in the operating instructions/quick installation guide
Exclusively use the product once the specifications have been met
Back up data prior to commissioning
Back up data prior to connecting new hardware
Use accessories enclosed with the product

6. Cleaning the device
IMPORTANT
Harmful cleaning agents
Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the device

Disconnect the device prior to cleaning
Aggressive or intense cleaning agents and solvents are unsuitable
Make sure there is no residual moisture after cleaning
We recommend cleaning devices using a dry, anti-static cloth

7. Disposing of the device
IMPORTANT
Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted
** This icon on product and packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as part of domestic waste. In compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) this electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, domestic waste or recycling waste. If you would like to dispose of this product and potentially included batteries, please return it to the retailer or your local waste disposal and recycling point.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at support@raidsonic.de or visit our website at www.icybox.de**.

Package content

1x IB-DK2280AC, 1x external power supply, 1x power cable (EU), 1x USB Type-C® to Type-C®/ Type-A (adapter) cable, 1x manual

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ICY BOX IB DK2280AC Hybrid DockingStation - View

ON/OFF button
Power LED (green)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® data interface with up to 10 Gbit/s
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A data interface with up to 5 Gbit/s
3.5 mm headset combo jack
SD 4.0 card reader for SD memory cards
Power jack, DC 20 V/6.75 A, 135 W
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® host interface, Power Delivery up to 100 W
DP Alt Mode DisplayPort™ 1.4 interface (Display 1)
DP Alt Mode HDMI® 2.1 interface (Display 2)
DisplayLink® HDMI® 2.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4 interfaces (Display 3)
DisplayLink® HDMI® 2.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4 interfaces (Display 4)
RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interface
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A data interface with up to 5 Gbit/s
Kensington Nano Security Slot™ support
Kensington Security Slot™ support
Screw holes for VESA® plate (not included)

USB version information

Requirements
Supported Operating Systems:

Windows®, macOS®, Chrome OS™, Ubuntu (Linux)
Installed DisplayLink® driver

Host compatibility:

USB Type-A, USB Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 3/4, USB4®
Power Delivery and DP Alt Mode function (Display 1 and 2) only via Type-C® host computer with Power Delivery and DP Alt Mode support

USB Type-C®
Not all USB Type-C® host ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C® standard. Some ports might only provide data transfer without supporting Power Delivery over USB.
USB Type-C™ ≠ USB Type-C™
Important!
This ICY BOX product requires the usage of DisplayPort™ Alt Mode technology over the USB Type-C™ connector. Not all computers, notebooks or tablets with a USB Type-C™ interface support the DisplayPort™ Alt Mode.
Please check the speciﬁcations of your computer system as well as its USB Type-C™ interface or use the ICY BOX product with a Thunderbolt™ 3 connector.
To use this dock to its full potential, ensure that the USB Type-C® host port of your computer supports DP Alt Mode, USB Power Delivery, Thunderbolt™ 3 / 4 or USB4®.
Attention!
In case your computer supports only the DP Alt Mode protocol and the DisplayLink® driver is not installed: only the DP Alt Mode interfaces (Display 1 and 2) can be used.
In case your computer does not support the DP Alt Mode protocol and only has USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the DisplayLink® driver installed: only the DisplayPort™/ HDMI® 3 (4K) and DisplayPort™/HDMI® 4 (4K) interfaces can be used.
In case your computer supports both, the DP Alt Mode protocol and USB 3.2 Gen 2 with installed DisplayLink® driver: the DP Alt Mode HDMI® / DisplayPort™ 1 (4K) and HDMI® / DisplayPort™ 2 (4K) interfaces and the DisplayPort™/ HDMI® 3 (4K) and DisplayPort™/HDMI® 4 (4K) interfaces can be used.

Starting up

Driver installation!

Caution: Do not connect the DockingStation to your computer before installing the driver from the download area of: https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads

Select your operating system and download the correct driver from the webpage mentioned above.
Click on the executable file of the related version.
Follow the instructions and finish the driver installation.
Connect the DockingStation to a supported USB Type-C® port of the PC.
Restart the PC.
The IB-DK2280AC is ready for use.

Note!
Chrome OS™: The DisplayLink® driver is already pre-installed under Chrome OS™.

Starting up

Connect the power supply.
Connect the USB Type-C® plug of the supplied data cable to the host Type-C® interface of the DockingStation.
Connect the other end of the data cable (either USB Type-C® or the included Type-A adapter) to a supported computer (at least USB 3.2 Gen 1).
Now switch on the unit and the power LED lights up green. Note!
When using the device on a computer without Power Delivery support via a USB Type-C® port or using a USB Type-A port (via adapter), please note the following:
Information about the attached USB Type-C® to Type-A adapter: For a better connection compatibility with host computers that only have a USB 3.2 Gen 1/2 Type-A interface, we have added an additional USB Type-C ® to Type-A adapter.
Should you wish to use this adapter on your computer, please note the following technical restriction when using the DockingStation via a Type-A port: In this case the Type-A interface does in no way support DP Alt Mode via the DP Alt Mode interfaces 1 and 2, and Power Delivery which is a prerequisite for the Power Delivery charging option. This means the DockingStation cannot be used to charge the computer.
To use this dock to its full potential, ensure that the host USB Type-C® port of your computer supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery.
Please consult your host PC documentation or contact the PC manufacturer to confirm compatibility with these technologies. To be certain, please check whether the host PC Bios Version is the latest and confirm compatibility with USB Type-C® Power Delivery, DP Alt Mode and USB 3.2 Gen 2 before application.
Connect your peripheral devices to the appropriate interfaces of the dock.

Use of memory card slot

SD card
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot with the bevelled corner first. The golden PINs of the card must show downwards.
Displays
Please set up your display settings according to your operating system and requirements.
For detailed information refer to the corresponding operation manual and description of your operating system.

Supported video resolutions

Video matrix (Host PC = USB Type-C® DP Alt Mode + DisplayLink®, DP 1.4 HBR3, DSC**), maximum resolutions

| Input (plug-in)| Output
Number of displays| DP 1
(DP Alt Mode)| HDMI® 2
(DP Alt Mode)| HDMI® or DP 3
(DisplayLink®)| HDMI® or DP 4
(DisplayLink®)| Display 1| Display 2| Display 3| Display 4
Quadruple video output| ✓| ✓| ✓| ✓| 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz
Triple video output (example)| ✓| ✓| ✓| | 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz|
Dual video output (example)| ✓| ✓| | | 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz|
| ✓| | ✓| | 7680×4320@30 Hz

7680×4320@30 Hz

| | 3840×2160@60 Hz
| ✓| 2x DP| | 5120×2880@60 Hz (DP only)
Single video output| ✓| | | | 7680×4320@30 Hz| | |
| ✓| | | | 7680×4320@30 Hz| |
| | ✓| | | | 3840×2160@60 Hz|
| | | ✓| | | | 3840×2160@60 Hz
| | 2x DP| | | 5120×2880@60 Hz (DP only)
Video matrix design (Host PC = USB 3.2 Gen 1 + DisplayLink® driver, only Display 3 and Display 4), maximum resolutions
| Inputs (plug-in)| Output
Number of displays| DP 1
(DP Alt Mode)| HDMI® 2 (DP Alt Mode)| HDMI® or DP 3 (DisplayLink®)| HDMI® or DP 4 (DisplayLink®)| Display 1| Display 2| Display 3| Display 4
Dual video output| | | ✓| ✓| | | 3840×2160@60 Hz| 3840×2160@60 Hz
Single video output| | | 2x DP| | | 5120×2880@60 Hz (DP only)
| | ✓| | | | 3840×2160@60 Hz|
| | | ✓| | | | 3840×2160@60 Hz

macOS® based computers only support SST (Single Stream Protocol), so the video output on the displays are the same.
** DSC (Display Stream Compression) support necessary
*** other combinations are possible

Windows® display configuration

Note: The screenshots might vary slightly with the operating system.
Arrange your displays
Once the extra monitors are connected, they can be configured to either mirror mode, extended mode or to the setting of the primary display.
e.g: extending your monitors

Position the mouse anywhere on the Windows® desktop
Right-click and select Display settings to bring up the configuration window.
Refer to the Display configuration section
Identify your monitors by clicking the Identify button.
Select the relevant monitor for the following settings by clicking the identified monitor symbol
Select Multiple displays > Extend desktop to this display if you wish to extend a monitor.
Click Keep changes to confirm and exit.
Once the setting is completed, simply drag and drop the application icons to arrange your monitors.
(However, some applications may not support the display on the extended desktop).

Setting the right resolution and frequency of your displays
There are two possibilities to choose the resolution of the selected monitor:

Standard
– Identify your monitors by clicking the Identify button.
– Select the relevant monitor by clicking the identified monitor symbol.
– Click on Display resolution– Choose the right resolution from the drop-down menu. Refer to the video matrix table!– Click Keep changes to confirm and exit.
Advanced display settings
– Identify your monitors by clicking the Identify button.
– Click on Advanced display settings A new page opens up
– Select the relevant monitor by clicking Choose display
– Click on Display adaptor properties for Display XA new window opens up
– Click on List All ModesA new window opens up
– Click on a valid mode according to your demands.Repeat for each attached monitor if necessary.
macOS® Display configuration
Once the extra monitors are connected, they can be configured to mirror mode or extend mode.
– Click on System Preferences– Click on DisplaysA new window opens up
– Click Arrangement– Select the corresponding monitor symbol by clicking and holding the symbol of the monitor that shall be placed in order to do the positioning.

To set up scaled resolutions of the monitor displays, click the Display tab. In the window that now opens for the respective display, you can set your desired resolutions separately. Select the option Scaled and then select the appropriate size in the field below.

ICY BOX IB DK2280AC Hybrid DockingStation - Scaled

Advanced display settings

Hold down the option key and click on Scaled again and an advanced menu for setting resolution and repetition frequency opens.
Please select your preferred settings here.

ICY BOX IB DK2280AC Hybrid DockingStation - option

Repeat for each attached monitor if necessary.

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The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. RaidSonic Technology GmbH reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/ or design of the above-mentioned product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this manual may also not fully represent the product that you are using and are there for illustration purposes only. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this manual and the product you may have. DisplayLink ® is the registered trademark of DisplayLink Corp. in the EU, the US, and other countries DisplayPort ™ and the DisplayPort ™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ® ) in the United States and other countries. The terms HDMI ® and HDMI ® High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI ® logo are trade- marks or registered trademarks of HDMI ® LA, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Apple and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.