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A desktop support technician is deploying a new universal USB-C docking station setup for a workstation laptop. When connected to the dock, the laptop charges and detects USB peripherals, but fails to transmit video to dual external monitors, displaying a notification that display features may be limited. Which of the following port features or specifications must the technician verify is supported by the laptop's physical USB Type-C port to enable external video output?

  1. Thunderbolt or DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability on the host controllerCevap
  2. B
    Installation of a standard 288-pin DIMM memory module to allocate dedicated video RAM
  3. C
    Replacement of the laptop display bezel's high-voltage OLED inverter board
  4. D
    Execution of a full battery deep-discharge cycle to recalibrate port power distribution

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The technician must verify that the laptop's USB Type-C port supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt protocols.
Physical USB Type-C connectors do not automatically transmit native video signals unless the laptop motherboard controller explicitly supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt protocols.

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1
Analyze the reported symptom and connection type.
The USB-C dock provides power and data functionality, but fails to display video on external monitors.
USB Type-C is a physical connector shape; signal capabilities depend on the underlying host controller protocols.
2
Evaluate required specifications for USB-C video passthrough.
Video output over USB Type-C requires DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) or Thunderbolt protocol support built into the host port.
Without Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt support, a USB-C port only carries standard USB data signals and power delivery.

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