OptiPlex 3080 MT: Optional 3rd video port

Question

Hello

On the OptiPlex 3080 MT, the way to output video is through:

I. One DisplayPort 1.4 (back)
II. An HDMI 1.4 port (back)
III. An optional 3rd video port (VGA / DP 1.4 / HDMI 2.0b)

How can we add a 3rd video port?
Is there a connection socket on the motherboard?

Thank you in advance

speedstep · Accepted Answer

Its a daughter board. Breakout #14 add screws, daughter board, flex cable to motherboard.

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000180604/dell-optiplex-3080-visual-guide#Shortcut_2

There are also Video card options.

optiplex 3080 spec sheet

Quadro P620 73XT6 Full Height is the validated
working card for MT that has 4 display port output
You will need mini display port to HDMI.

Quadro P620 Video 265379511324

Although 3080 has a USB type C port, apparently there is no video signal connected to that port. The only way to get video out is through One Optional 3rd Video Port (VGA/DP 1.4/HDMI 2.0b) to connect 3 monitors, either have the optional 3rd video port, or get a monitor that has DP in and DP out port and daisy chain it.

optional modules hdmi vga dp serial MICRO

optional modules hdmi vga dp serial TOWER

OPTIONAL VID.png

DimitrisP · Answer

Thank you for your complete answer. Because I live in an area of the European Union, do you know where I can buy daughter board and flex cable to motherboard (compatible with DELL OPTPLEX 3080)?

speedstep · Answer

I'm not Dell and I dont work for dell. Dell parts Finder I would PM @DELL-Cares  or post that question separately on the customer care forum.

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OptiPlex 3080 MT: Optional 3rd video port

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