Windows 10: Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor

Discus and support Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I termporarily use my Surface Pro X at work. I have L29-w30 Monitor connected over DP to a Lenovo USB-c dockingstation it finds it but only in FHD as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Johannes Kingma, Mar 10, 2025.

  1. Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor


    I termporarily use my Surface Pro X at work. I have L29-w30 Monitor connected over DP to a Lenovo USB-c dockingstation it finds it but only in FHD as the highest resolution. How do I get the full 3580x1080?

    :)
     
    Johannes Kingma, Mar 10, 2025
    #1

  2. Surface Pro Connecting to Monitor

    Hello,

    I have a Surface Pro 6. I have it connected to a monitor to be used as a second screen. The resolution on the monitor is not the best quality. I have tired adjusting it, but can't seem to get it clear. Any suggestions?
     
    Kelsey Rechetnik, Mar 10, 2025
    #2
  3. Roohi_Taj Win User
    Surface Pro 3

    Hi ChrisWaters3,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Could you please help me with the below information:

    1. Does the battery drain out, if the tablet is not connected to peripherals?

    2. Which version of Windows you are using? (To check, type: winver in start menu and hit enter.)

    I understand how something like this can try your patience. This issue is an indication of faulty drivers or incompatible driver.
    However, I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:

    Method 1: Check the drivers.

    Step1: Battery driver

    1. Press Windows andR
      key together on your Keyboard.
    2. Type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.
    3. Click on view on top > Select Show hidden devices.
    4. Expand the Batteries option from the list.
    5. Select the ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery> right click on the driver and click on
      Properties.
    6. Click on Driver tab > check if you have the option to
      Roll Back Driver.
    7. If yes, Roll back the driver or uninstall it and restart the computer.
    Uninstalling the driver will be automatically installed after the system is restarted. Check if the issue is fixed.

    Step 2: Keyboard driver.

    1. In the Device manager, go to ‘Other devices’, you will find
      Unknown devices.
    2. Double tap on the unknown device > click on
      Driver tab> click on update driver.
    3. Select browse my computer for driver software> Click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers
    4. Select keyboard, then click ‘Next.
    5. Select HID Keyboard device and click finish.

    Method 2: Run the toolkit.


    Note: If your Surface is managed by your work or school, check with your organization's IT department before running the tool.

    I would suggest you to run the toolkit provided by Microsoft on
    Fix common Surface
    problems using the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit


    If the above steps, doesn’t fix the issue. I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in the article on
    Surface Pro 3 Battery
    FAQ for the Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware update
    .


    Hope it helps.

    Roohi Taj S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Roohi_Taj, Mar 10, 2025
    #3
  4. Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor

    Problem updating Windows Surface Pro 4 with Windows 10 feature updates

    Hi,

    I have manage to install image for Microsoft Surface Pro 4 by going to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...erecoveryimage and download a recovery image for Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

    What I did to reset your Surface from a USB recovery drive was:
    Step 1: Make sure your Surface is turned off and plugged in (hold down the power
    button for 30 seconds).
    Step 2: Insert the USB recovery drive into the USB port on your Surface.
    Step 3: Press and hold the volume-down button while you press and release the
    power button on your Surface.
    Step 4: When the Surface logo appears, release the volume button.
    Step 5: When prompted, select the language and keyboard layout you want.
    Step 6: Select Troubleshoot > Reset your PC.
    If prompted for a recovery key, select Skip this drive at the bottom of the
    screen.
    Step 7: Select the target operating system you wish to reset. This
    refers to the current operating system installed on your Surface.
    Step 8: Select Yes, repartition the drives, and on the next page, select Next.
    Step 9: Choose Just remove my files.
    Step 10: Select Reset.
    Surface restarts and the Surface logo displays while the reset process continues
    (this can take a while).

    This always fails and I have to do the below which continues installation.
    Windows 10 Installation Media:

    1. Insert the Media (DVD/USB) in your PC and restart.
    2. Boot from the media.
    3. Select Repair Your Computer.
    Select Troubleshoot.

    1. Choose Command Prompt from the menu:
    Type in the command:
    Diskpart
    Type in the command:
    List disk (Note which disk is your Boot drive number mine is 0)
    Type in the command:
    Sel disk 0
    Type in the command:
    List vol (Note which volume is the EFI partition mine is 4)
    Type in the command:
    Sel vol 4
    Type in the command:
    assign letter=V:
    Type in the command:
    Exit
    Type in the command:
    V:
    After you have assigned a drive letter Using Diskpart You can format the EFI partition:
    Example: if you assigned a letter V to the partition the command would be:
    format V: /FS:FAT32
    Type in the command:
    bcdboot C:\windows /s V: /f UEFI


    Now I have an issue that I cannot install Feature Updates. They keep failing to install.
    Any ideas how to resolve issue?
     
    jaburmester, Mar 10, 2025
    #4
Thema:

Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor

Loading...
  1. Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor - Similar Threads - Surface Pro Lenovo

  2. Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Surface Pro with Lenovo Dockingstation and Monitor: I termporarily use my Surface Pro X at work. I have L29-w30 Monitor connected over DP to a Lenovo USB-c dockingstation it finds it but only in FHD as the highest resolution. How do I get the full 3580x1080?...
  3. surface pro 6 - two external monitors

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    surface pro 6 - two external monitors: I am using a surface pro 6 - connected to a docking station 2 - several years lately having trouble recognizing both monitors - many attempts and then successful - the last two days - only recognizing one external monitor - - notification - "display maybe limited" - happend...
  4. undock surface book from dockingstation

    in Windows 10 Customization
    undock surface book from dockingstation: Hello, is there a possibility undock surface book from dockingstation 1 https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/undock-surface-book-from-dockingstation/bf9f73ec-dc50-4b86-85f9-4b31b26e9307
  5. Surface Pro 7 - Second monitor "Inactive"

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Surface Pro 7 - Second monitor "Inactive": Hello, I see a number of others with surface pro 7s have had this same issue and all the threads are locked with no solution. Until a couple weeks ago, my surface pro 7 worked fine with my docking station and two monitors. Now when I go to plug into the docking station,...
  6. Surface pro 6 to 4k monitor

    in Windows 10 Graphic Cards
    Surface pro 6 to 4k monitor: How good will the quality be connecting a 4k monitor to my surface pro 6 via hdmi? res of pro 6 is 2736 x 1824 160433
  7. Surface Pro dual monitor issue

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Surface Pro dual monitor issue: I have a surface pro with windows 10. i wanted to extend my surface display to a second monitor (HP2311x) and i seem to be detecting the monitor in Device Manager. However, when i go to the Display panel to extend the display, it does not detect the second monitor. i have...
  8. Surface Pro Connecting to Monitor

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Surface Pro Connecting to Monitor: Hello, I have a Surface Pro 6. I have it connected to a monitor to be used as a second screen. The resolution on the monitor is not the best quality. I have tired adjusting it, but can't seem to get it clear. Any suggestions?...
  9. Surface Pro 4 monitors in RDP

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Surface Pro 4 monitors in RDP: I have a Surface Pro that I am running 4 additional monitors in local mode. When I log into a remote server using RDP, I either have to shut down one monitor or I can only see the server in the main screen. How can I access more that 3 additional monitors in RDP? Thanks...
  10. Connecting dual monitors to Surface Pro 4

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Connecting dual monitors to Surface Pro 4: Are there any good tutorials out there on how to do this? Thanks, Nate https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/connecting-dual-monitors-to-surface-pro-4/d0aea477-10ba-479f-8129-982da2d79ce1