Overview
If your docking station monitor does not display consistently, the issue is often related to outdated graphics drivers or loose cable connections. This article walks through steps to update your display drivers and verify hardware connections
Environment
State-Owned Devices: Equipment provided to university employees and managed by Minnesota State University, Mankato. The steps, tools, or solutions in this article may not work on personal devices due to administrative restrictions or licensing requirements.
How-To
Make sure that the graphics card is up to date.
- Click the Start Button located in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
- Right click Computer and select Manage.
- In the Computer Management window, click Device Manager.
- Expand Display Adaptors and double click the display.
- Choose the Driver tab and click Update Driver.
- Click Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Note: Double check both ends of whichever type of cable (ex. VGA, DVI, HDMI, etc.) to assure that they are plugged in all the way. For certain newer Dell models, the docking station will need a specific driver to work successfully.
Outcome
After updating the graphics driver and checking all cable connections, your monitor should display reliably when connected to the docking station
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