Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro User Manual

Belkin Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro, F4U097
Frequently Asked Questions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1. What is the Belkin Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro, F4U097?
2. What is the warranty period of the Belkin F4U097?
3. Does it have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?
4. Is it RoHS-certified?
5. Does this product meet Proposition 65 specifications?
6. Is it MFi-certified?
7. Is the Belkin F4U097 FCC-certified?
8. What color does the Belkin F4U097 come in?
9. What is the case made of?
HARDWARE INFORMATION
1. What are the specifications of the included cable?
2. Does the Belkin F4U097 have a connection for headphones or a microphone?
3. What type of SD card reader slot is on the dock?
4. What are its operating and storage temperatures?
5. Can this provide power to charge my laptop?
6. Can this provide power to charge my smartphone or tablet?
7. Is this product a power hub?
8. Is there an AC adapter included?
9. What are the power specifications of the included AC adapter?
10. What is the power input of the dock?
11. What does the light on the Belkin F4U097 mean?
12. What is the maximum data speed between the dock and the connected computer?
13. What ethernet speeds are supported?
14. Can this be used with a USB-C™ (non-Thunderbolt) computer?
COMPATIBILITY
1. What operating systems are supported?
2. Does the product require any drivers or software to use?
3. Can I connect the Belkin F4U097 to a USB-C hub?
4. Does the Belkin F4U097 support audio output?

Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro Specifications

General

Power Delivery	85W
Thunderbolt 3 Speed	40 Gbps
Ports	1 x DisplayPort, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x Audio in/out
Display Support	Dual 4K displays or a single 5K display
Compatibility	Mac, Windows, Thunderbolt 3-enabled devices

Summary

Product Information

What is the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro, F4U097?

The Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro is a multi-port dock that delivers top speeds, pixels and power.

What is the warranty period of the Belkin F4U097?

The Belkin F4U097 has a 2-year limited warranty.

Does it have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?

No, it does not have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW).

Is it RoHS-certified?

Yes, the product is RoHS-certified.

Does this product meet Proposition 65 specifications?

Yes, this product meets Proposition 65 specifications.

Is it MFi-certified?

No, the product is not MFi-certified.

Is the Belkin F4U097 FCC-certified?

The Belkin F4U097 complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

What color does the Belkin F4U097 come in?

The Belkin F4U097 comes in silver.

What is the case made of?

The Belkin F4U097's case is made of Aluminum.

Hardware Information

What are the specifications of the included cable?

Includes a 2.6 ft/0.8 m Thunderbolt 3 cable with 40 Gbps data speed and 100W power.

Does the Belkin F4U097 have a connection for headphones or a microphone?

Yes, it has a 3.5 mm TRRS Stereo audio jack on the front panel.

What type of SD card reader slot is on the dock?

It has a full size UHS-II SD card reader slot at the front.

What are its operating and storage temperatures?

Operating: 5°C to 35°C. Storage: -40°C to 70°C.

Can this provide power to charge my laptop?

Yes, it can charge up to 85W via the Thunderbolt 3 port.

Can this provide power to charge my smartphone or tablet?

Yes, it can provide power to charge smartphones or tablets.

Is this product a power hub?

Yes, the product functions as a power hub.

Is there an AC adapter included?

Yes, an AC adapter is included with the dock.

What are the power specifications of the included AC adapter?

AC adapter input: 100-240VAC, 2.5A, 50-60 Hz. Output: 20V, 8.5A, 170W.

What is the power input of the dock?

The dock's power input is DC 20V / 8.5A / 170W.

What does the light on the Belkin F4U097 mean?

Dual-color light: Orange (computer not detected), Green (computer detected).

What is the maximum data speed between the dock and the connected computer?

It can reach data speeds of up to 40 Gbps.

What ethernet speeds are supported?

Supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps (Fast ethernet), and 1000 Mbps (Gigabit ethernet).

Can this be used with a USB-C (non-Thunderbolt) computer?

Yes, it adapts to Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1/2) laptops.

Compatibility

What operating systems are supported?

Tested for Windows 8, Windows 10, macOS® 10.12-10.14.

Does the product require any drivers or software to use?

No, the Belkin F4U097 is plug-and-play. All required drivers are built into the OS.

Can I connect the Belkin F4U097 to a USB-C hub?

No, the Belkin F4U097 should be connected directly to a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Does the Belkin F4U097 support audio output?

Yes, the Belkin F4U097 supports audio output.

What maximum resolutions are supported?

Supports single monitor 5K at 60 Hz and dual monitors 4K at 60 Hz.

Functionality

Can I connect two Belkin F4U097 docks together?

No, two Belkin F4U097 docks cannot be connected together.

Which port do I plug my computer into?

Plug your computer into the rear Thunderbolt 3 port next to the power jack.

What happens if I plug my computer into the Thunderbolt 3 port designated for peripherals?

Your computer will still function but will not receive power for charging.

How do I get dual displays with the Belkin F4U097?

Connect one monitor to the DisplayPort and the other to the rear Thunderbolt 3 port.

Does the rear Thunderbolt 3 port support USB-C and Thunderbolt monitors?

Yes, the rear Thunderbolt 3 port supports USB-C and Thunderbolt monitors.

Does the front USB-C port support video output?

No, the front USB-C port does not support video output.

Can I connect two computers to the Belkin F4U097 simultaneously?

No, the Belkin F4U097 only supports one computer at a time.