X1 Carbon Dual Monitors - max resolution not detected

kvietmeier · 02-22-2014, 01:20 PM

Setup:
Belkin Dual Display USB 3.0 Dock
X1 Carbon
Windows 8.1
Displaylink Mgr - 7.5.52874.0

Question:
Is there a limitation on screen resolution when using 2 monitors?

When my ASUS PB278 27" IPS monitor is the only display connected through the Display port I can drive it at the max 2560x1440 resolution of the display. However, as soon as I connect my Acer X223W to the DVI port the Displaylink drivers reset the ASUS to 1920x1080. Kind of a bummer, I'd really like to use both of these monitors if I can and I'm hoping this is a configuration issue, or maybe there is another dock out there that supports this.

JamesH · 02-22-2014, 04:49 PM

Hi,

This behaviour is as designed in the current range of docks.

Products based on the forthcoming DL-3950 allow what you're after.

Thanks,
James

kvietmeier · 02-22-2014, 05:34 PM

When will these be on the market?

JamesH · 02-24-2014, 07:42 PM

Hi,

That's down to the OEMs to decide but I expect you'll see them appearing during Q2 2014.

I'd recommend contacting Targus about their forthcoming dock:
http://m.prnewswire.com/news-release...239076761.html

Thanks,
James

02-22-2014, 01:20 PM	#1
kvietmeier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2	X1 Carbon Dual Monitors - max resolution not detected Setup: Belkin Dual Display USB 3.0 Dock X1 Carbon Windows 8.1 Displaylink Mgr - 7.5.52874.0 Question: Is there a limitation on screen resolution when using 2 monitors? When my ASUS PB278 27" IPS monitor is the only display connected through the Display port I can drive it at the max 2560x1440 resolution of the display. However, as soon as I connect my Acer X223W to the DVI port the Displaylink drivers reset the ASUS to 1920x1080. Kind of a bummer, I'd really like to use both of these monitors if I can and I'm hoping this is a configuration issue, or maybe there is another dock out there that supports this.

02-22-2014, 04:49 PM	#2
JamesH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,523	Hi, This behaviour is as designed in the current range of docks. Products based on the forthcoming DL-3950 allow what you're after. Thanks, James

02-22-2014, 05:34 PM	#3
kvietmeier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2	When will these be on the market?

02-24-2014, 07:42 PM	#4
JamesH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,523	Hi, That's down to the OEMs to decide but I expect you'll see them appearing during Q2 2014. I'd recommend contacting Targus about their forthcoming dock: http://m.prnewswire.com/news-release...239076761.html Thanks, James