Use Surface Dock
Use the Surface Dock to connect your Surface to full-size monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. It also charges your Surface.
Note: If you're not sure which dock you have, go to Identify your Surface Dock and features.
Surface Dock features
Ports
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1, 8 & 9 |
USB 3.0 |
Transfer large files to an external drive, connect a USB printer or headset, charge accessories, and more. |
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2 |
Security lock slot |
Connect your Dock to a security lock cable. |
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3 |
Power |
The power jack connects your dock to its power supply. |
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4 |
Ethernet |
When you need the reliability and speed of a wired network connection, connect your Surface to a wired network using the ethernet port. |
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5 |
Audio |
Connect your favorite audio accessories, such as wired speakers or headphones, to your dock’s 3.5mm audio port. |
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6 & 7 |
Mini DisplayPort |
Use this port to connect to your external monitor. Depending on your monitor's video output ports, you may need a display adapter (sold separately). |
Power supplies
Find out which power supply model goes with your Surface Dock.
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Surface Dock model |
Power supply unit model |
Power supply wattage |
Passthrough to device |
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Surface Dock |
1749 |
90W (15 volts @ 6 amps) |
60W |
Compatibility with Surface devices
Check your Surface model in the table below to see which dock features will be available. If your Surface isn't listed, it isn't compatible with this dock. For information on how to find your Surface model, go to Find out which Surface model you have.
When connecting your Surface to monitors through Surface Dock, the maximum refresh or screen resolution through the Mini DisplayPort will be 4096 x 2160 @30Hz or 2960 x 1440 @60Hz, even if the device capabilities exceed this. For more info, go to Supported external display resolution and refresh rates for Surface.
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Surface Model |
Audio in and out |
USB 3.0 data transfer rate |
Gigabit Ethernet |
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Surface Pro (11th Edition) Surface Pro 10 for Business Surface Pro 9 (all models) Surface Pro 8 Surface Pro 7+ Surface Pro 7 Surface Pro 6 Surface Pro (5th Gen) Surface Pro 4 Surface Pro 3 |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
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Surface Pro X |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
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Surface Laptop (7th Edition) Surface Laptop 6 for Business Surface Laptop 5 (all models) Surface Laptop 4 (all models) Surface Laptop 3 (all models) Surface Laptop 2 Surface Laptop (1st Gen) |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
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Surface Laptop Go 3 Surface Laptop Go 2 Surface Laptop Go |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
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Surface Laptop Studio 2 Surface Laptop Studio |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
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Surface Book (all models) Surface Book 2 (all models) |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
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Surface Go 4 Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Surface Go |
Audio out only |
Up to 5 Gbps |
Yes |
Note: If you use the Surface Dock with your Surface Book, the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface Book is covered by the Surface Dock connector and is unavailable. This is by design as you can only use up to two external monitors with your Surface at one time.
Set up your Surface Dock
After you've unpacked your dock, put it where you want on your desk and leave out any necessary cords or cables to get to them easily. Now you're ready to set it up.
Set up your workspace and plug in
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Plug the AC end of the dock power cord into a power source, then plug the other end into the power jack on the dock.
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If you want to use a wired network connection, connect a network cable to the Ethernet port.
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Connect your USB computer peripherals to the USB ports.
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Connect a video cable from your monitor to the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface Dock. If your monitor cable doesn't have either of these connectors, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter. For more info on adapters, go to Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector.
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Connect any audio accessories, such as wired speakers or headphones. Without external speakers, you may not hear audio when you're using your Surface. To learn how to switch to the built-in speakers on your Surface, go to Troubleshoot Surface Dock and docking stations.
Connect your Surface to your dock
After you've set up your workspace:
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Connect the Surface Connect cable on the dock to your Surface.
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Your device will charge and automatically connect to the accessories and peripherals connected to the Dock.
Set up your monitor
After you’ve connected your Surface and your external monitor to the dock, you can choose what to display on each screen. Here’s how:
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Go to Start > Settings > System > Display .
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Expand Extend desktop to this display and choose one of the following options:
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Duplicate desktop on 1 and 2. Your screen appears on two screens.
Note: You may see additional options as well, like Duplicate desktop on 1 and 3.
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Extend desktop to this display. Your screen is spread over two screens, and you can drag items between the two screens.
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Show only on __. Your screen appears on the selected screen, and the other screen is blank.
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Note: To learn more about how to set up your monitor, go to Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector.
Set up your audio
After you’ve connected your Surface and audio devices to the dock, if multiple audio devices are available you can choose your input and output preferences. Here’s how:
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Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound .
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Under Output, choose your output device.
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Under Input, choose your input device.
Note: To learn more about setting up sound on your Surface, go to Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories.
Get the latest Surface and Windows updates
To make sure your Surface is working properly, get the latest updates. For more info, see Install Surface and Windows updates. When updating, make sure your Surface is connected to your Surface Dock and is getting power.
For more info on updating your Surface Dock, go to Update your Surface Dock.
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