Problems with my cheap KVM + DisplayPort (2nd Gen) Expansion Card

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hello,

i used to have the following setup i had my framwork connected via usb c to a dell wd19 docking station, from the docking station it was connected via displayport to the kvm and from kvm to the monitor also via displayport and everything kinda worked (i had sometimes issues with the docking station but it mostly worked).

now i have the following problem i don’t own the docking station anymore and my thinking was i can connect to the kvm ( Amazon.de USB 3.0 KVM Switch Displayport 4K @ 144Hz, KVM Switch 2 PC 1 Monitor 8K @ 30Hz, DP KVM Switches for 2 PC Share 4 USB 3.0 Devices Keyboard Mouse Monitor with Wired Remote) via the expension card i have sadly this doesn’t work. my Laptop cannot see the connected monitor. going directly from expension card to monitor works.

from looking at stuff and asking ai i cannot really tell what the best solution is or what kvm / docking station even works. it is not really clear to me for what feature spec i have to look for so it works. i just want to be able to switch between my gaming computer and framework laptop easily.

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Mine won’t work, too. I got this KVM switch, my PC works just fine, USB and DP, but my FW16 does not recognise the external Monitor through the switch. USB also does not work on port 3, only on 6 (and maybe the other ports, but didn’t test).

Cables are fine, as I can connect to the monitor directly with no problems, full resolution and refresh rate.

The issue is persistent on both Linux (Zorin OS 18 with KDE Plasma 5) and Windows 11. Tested all three ports, which support Video out.

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Interesting. Tell me if you bought something or have found a good setup that works for you. I am interested on what you gonna do about it. I am thinking about maybe buying the other docking station again i saw some cheap used once and then go again through the docking station to the kvm but since I had a couple of issues with it i am hasitant to buy the same thing again.