How To Connect 3 Monitors To A Lenovo Docking Station?

The Lenovo Docking Station is a very useful gadget that can allow you to connect external devices through its extra ports. You can purchase this multi-docking port for just $149.95 on Amazon or eBay. Want to know how to connect 3 monitors to a Lenovo docking station or how to connect a touchscreen monitor? Then let’s explore the step-by-step builds through this article…

Things To Know Before Getting Started

Before learning how to connect 3 monitors with a Lenovo laptop docking station you need to consider a few things.

The upper level of Lenovo’s IdeaPad, Idea Center, ThinkPad, and ThinkCentre are capable of this Levono dock setup with 3 monitors.
The Lenovo Ideapad or Lenovo Thinkpad docking station can support up to 4k display with its 3 ports. Two Display ports and one 3.0 port.
Make sure to change display settings for a better experience. You can see the best display settings for multi-screen setups below in this article.
USB 3.0 is very useful and easy to connect with this port but the laptop becomes chaotic if you use it all at once. That’s why it is recommended to use an adapter.
Check the configuration before connecting to the Lenovo docking station USB C and Display ports.

How To Connect 3 Monitors To A Lenovo Docking Station?

Now you know all the necessary things before connecting the Lenovo docking station to your Laptop. Just follow these steps to learn how to connect 3 monitors to a Lenovo docking station to your device …

Step 1

First, inspect the graphics/video card of the device to make sure that the laptop supports 3 monitors at the same time. Then check for the display port, DVI, VGA, and HDMI port to connect the monitors to the Lenovo docking station.

Step 2

Now connect the cables to their sockets, and make sure they are properly attached. Then place your monitors in their position.

Step 3

Once you have done the wiring work, you have to check if your device detects all monitors or not.

If your device failed to detect monitors then right-click anywhere to open the “Context Menu” > Select the “Display Settings” option > scroll below and look for the “Multi Display” option > Click on the “Detect” button. Your device will start to detect monitors.

Step 4

Once the display detection is done, go back to the “Multi Display” option and select the number of monitors to be displayed (select all 3 displays from the drop-down menu).

Step 5

Now you have to organize the display order. For that go back to the display settings and go to the rearrange your display section. Then left-click on a display and rearrange the display position.

How To Connect 3 Monitors To A Lenovo Docking Station With Lenovo Laptop?

If you want to connect your Lenovo docking station to a Lenovo laptop then follow these steps. Before connecting monitors make sure to update Lenovo docking station drivers.

Step 1

First, connect all the cables to the display ports (VGA, DVI, HDMI). You can use a Y dongle to make it easier.

Step 2

After that, go to the Display setting. Right-click anywhere to open the “Context Menu” > Select the “Display Settings” option > scroll below and look for the “Multi Display” option > Click on the “Detect” button. If your display shows up then click on the “Identify” button.

Step 3

After detecting your displays, click on every display and set their positions. You can also press “Windows Key + P” to open the Multi Display option.

PC Screen Only:- This means only your main device screen will be used
Duplicate:- If you select on duplicate then the external display will duplicate your primary display.
Extended:- This will use all your displays and give you an extended desktop experience.
Second Screen Only:- This will turn off your primary display and use the external display.

You can also change other settings through the Display settings. Just go to the Display Settings > Go to the Multiple Display section > There you can change resolution, orientation options, display project settings, and some advanced level display settings to complete your Lenovo docking station multi-display setup.

How To Connect Touch Screen Monitors To A Lenovo Docking Station?

If you want to connect touchscreen monitors through the Lenovo Docking Station, then follow this step-by-step guide. Make sure to check the configuration and compatibility before connecting the displays.

Step 1

First, connect the external monitor as I told you before in this article. Then detect the monitor by right-clicking anywhere to open the “Context Menu” > Select the “Display Settings” option > scroll below and look for the “Multi Display” option > Click on the “Detect” button.

Step 2

After that, open the Tablet PC Settings just by searching on the search panel. You can press “Windows Key + S” to open the search panel. Then click on “Setup” and turn on the Touch Input.

Step 3

After turning the Touch Input on, right-click on the empty area of the Task Bar. Then click on the “TaskBar Settings”.

Step 4

Now, scroll below and search for the “Multi Display” section. Then change the settings of ‘Show Taskbar Buttons On’ to the “All Taskbar” option. Then you can set up your preferred options.

CONCLUSION

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In the end, you have learned how to connect displays through the Lenovo Docking Station. It doesn’t matter whether you are using a laptop or an external touchscreen display you can connect all types of 4K displays through this Lenovo Docking Station. If you have any other questions regarding this topic, feel free to ask me in the comment section. Also, read these related articles below…

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