ThinkPad T440s + Nvidia - ThinkPad USB 3.0 compatibil​ity

As ThinkPad T440s with discrete graphics doesn't support docking stations is it possible to connect external monitor, AC, mouse, keyboard and headphones through ThinkPad USB 3.0?

Hi,
Which USB 3.0 dock are you refering to?
If it is this one:
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/itemdetails/0A33970/460/EB6CE8241B8A47E18EBAF06F8726DA3E
Then the latest driver which supports Windows 8.1 can be found here:
http://www.displaylink.com/support/sla.php?fileid=100
Thnaks,
James

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