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How do I install a Targus Displaylink docking station?

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Rachel Hickman

Published Mar 12, 2026

How do I install a Targus Displaylink docking station?

A. Connect all peripheral devices to the docking station. Plug in the docking station’s power adapter and then connect the docking station to your laptop’s USB 3.0 port. The Windows drivers should automatically update and your screens may refresh.

What comes with the Targus Docking Station?

About this item

  • One connection to peripherals and monitors.
  • DVI-I to VGA adapter; HDMI to DVI-D adapter.
  • 2 USB 3.0 ports; 4 USB 2.0 ports; 1 Gigabit Ethernet port; 2 audio in/out ports.
  • Two foot USB 3.0 cable included to help make it easy to connect your device to a complete workstation.

Are all laptops compatible with docking stations?

These days, you can find universal docking stations that will work with any laptop that has a USB 3.0 port. Some laptops have their own docking stations, taking away the need for a universal one.

What is the Targus acp71usz dual video docking station?

The Targus ACP71USZ Dual Video Docking Station not only gives you extra ports, but it can also power your notebook. Your laptop may provide as much performance as a desktop, but it still leaves you staring at a single 15-inch screen. Even worse, many laptops can only output to one external display using their built-in video-out ports.

How does the Targus apc71usz work?

Click to Enlarge The Targus APC71USZ lets you turn any modern notebook into a dual-screen desktop workstation over a single data connection. Most PC notebook users can also use the dock for laptop charging, saving them the hassle of plugging their AC adapters in when they sit at their desks.

How does the Targus acp71usz compare to other ThinkPads?

At $219, the Targus ACP71USZ is larger and more expensive than competitors such as the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock, but provides built-in charging and the ability to elevate your laptop.

Why does the acp71usz have a large chassis?

Another reason for the ACP71USZ’s large chassis is that it doubles as a storage chest for power plugs. Pull up on the front lip and the top of the dock folds back to reveal a hidden stash of power tips you can use to connect a laptop to the charging outlet on the dock.