Neither of the two USB ports will charge a device nor accept data. Any other information please on USB ports before I return the monitor as defective.
1854308
The USB ports work fine here, I have not had any issues. I use them all the time. You need to make sure you plug the USB cord from the monitor into a USB port on your tower though.
1854309
Good set of answers here already. RVD says it all. Another possibility, assuming there's a free USB port on your computer, would be to run a USB extender cable to your desk for devices you want to charge.
1854310
It must be defective if you have it plugged into a working USB port and the ports on the monitor won't work. I've had mine quite a while and use the USB ports daily with no issues
1761593
No I just tried it and I doesn't charge.The USB slot is just for reading USB flash cards.
1613806
I really do not know as I have not tried using the USB ports, neither do I have the intention of using it any time soon. Sorry that I couldn't help with your question.
272640
No charging for the laptop. Only port replication, and I never got video to work.
584756
Based upon the one which have which is several years old now it had a standard older monitor cable connection. I don't recall what it was called - it is not USB compatible.
243620
I'm sorry, but I have no clue. The USB plug worked fine for me. Perhaps it is defective.
551512
Can't get it to run both monitors. Have one in the J5 and other one plugged into laptop. Sort of defeats purpose of a docking station
2190929
the usb port is for intput not output .. for that reason I do not think that's gonna work
683034
Hello. I had no problem with the cables (actually bought two) but was disappointed that I cannot use a USB device AND charge the computer at the same time.
290256
Sorry, I am unable to assist you, I returned my USB monitor as I was unable to utilize it as a stand alone screen for setting up the BIOS on my otherwise headless computers.
1127261
Never used it that way but I have with other windows systems. There is only one old fashion type monitor port. If one of your monitors works with a usb port I would think it would not be a problem.
1513021
just call the manufacture(google it) and they will tell you what to do. I had mine over a year and the piece that connects the monitor to the charger broke inside. I called them, they told me to send them the old one and within 2 weeks I had a new one waiting for me at my door.
258771
I do not belive so. It has 1 HDMI. 1 VGA. and some other stuff i nver use. But i dont think there is a usb port
995657
I bought the item twice. Neither one worked. No charge... No sound on both. I didn't bother with HDMI port. Bought a power cable with the first dock; it might have been the problem; had no other device to test it out on. My advice, if you buy one with a power cable (and you don't know if the cable working, charging the dock) send them all back together. That what I should have done the first time, instead of assuming there was nothing wrong with the it.
1041043
There could be many reasons, but the wrong cable/adapter could sure be one. Are you sure you have a dual link cable or adapter?If you're using the little adapter, then yes, this will fix your problem. It's pricey and eats up a USB port, but it's the only want to run a large monitor.
175548
Er, yeah. You run a USB cable from the monitor to the computer, and then get two USB ports on the monitor. I've never used these though.
347897
It's total crap. Doesn't work because I don't believe it's USB 2.0 compliant. Return it as "defective" (so you don't have to pay for postage), demand a refund, and then tell amazon to remove this nonfunctional item from its store. Good luck!