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*HDMI port can only reach 3840x2160 @ 60Hz.
Host Specication # of displays on dock Resolution Supported conguration
DP 1.4 DSC multifunction
mode (High Res Disable)
1 1 DP or
1 USB-C® alt mode
2 (2) 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
3 (3) 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz
** 5K monitor using a single cable connection. Not for 5K with 2 cable connections.
Chart is based on 8bit displays.
* HDMI ports can only provide up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz.
NOTE: To enable High Resolution Mode in an HP notebook system:
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 is DSC ready
•In order to fully support DP1.4 DSC, customers must be using a host platform that fully supports the DP1.4 DSC.
HP SURE START FOR DOCKS
THUNDERBOLT
TM
SECURITY LEVELS – AVAILABLE
FUNCTIONS AND PORTS
to help ensure that the dock is safeguarded from malicious attacks. In the case of an attack, the dock can self-heal using an
that fully meets NIST 800-193 requirements.
The Thunderbolt
TM
interface supports Direct Memory Access (DMA), which some customers consider a security risk.
The HP BIOS based settings described here for the Thunderbolt
TM
connection policy allow the customer to select the
TM
capable Type-C® interface port on the PC.
The Thunderbolt
TM
TM
connection policy of any Type-C® connectors on the PC can
• PCIe and DisplayPort – No Security
TM
o External displays will function when attached directly to the PC Type-C® port or the dock through display or USB
Type-C® ports.
• PCIe and DisplayPort – User Authorization
o This is the default BIOS policy.
in windows before the Thunderbolt
TM
o Each Thunderbolt
TM
TM
o This policy also applies to any Thunderbolt
TM
• PCIe and DisplayPort – Secure Connect
TM
TM
peripheral.
Thunderbolt
TM
TM
TM
interface will
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HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 specications summary
HP Thunderbolt G4 Dock, The Dock That
Does It All
3-4
First-time Connection
5-6
Supported Modes (Multi-Function
and Thunderbolt
TM
4/USB4/Thunderbolt
TM
3)
Pre-Boot Support
LED/Power Button
6-9
Charging Support from the Dock
Display Capabilities
9-10
HP Sure Start for Docks
Thunderbolt
TM
Security Levels – Available Functions
and Ports
10-12
Manageability
13-14
Troubleshooting Issues
15-19
Support list for the HP Thunderbolt 4 Dock
HP Commercial Notebook / mWS Platform Support