Dell Pro Max 16 MC16255 External Display Connection Guide

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Connecting external displays to Dell Pro Max 16 MC16255 (integrated graphics)

NOTE: When connecting a display indirectly using an adapter or docking station, it is recommended that you connect the display to the docking station first. Then, connect the docking station to the Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port on your computer.

With the computer display turned on

You can connect external displays directly to Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports and HDMI port, or up to two external displays using a docking station.

  • Connect an external display using a direct USB Type-C or Thunderbolt cable:
    Figure 1. Connect an external display using a direct USB Type-C or Thunderbolt cable
    Image of connecting an external display using a direct USB Type-C or Thunderbolt cable
  • Connect an external display using a direct HDMI cable:
    Figure 2. Connect an external display using a direct HDMI cable
    Image of connecting an external display using a direct HDMI cable
  • Connect an external display using a USB Type-C to Thunderbolt/HDMI/DisplayPort adapter:
    Figure 3. Connect an external display using a USB Type-C to Thunderbolt/HDMI/DisplayPort adapter
    Image of connecting an external display using a USB Type-C to Thunderbolt/HDMI/DisplayPort adapter
  • Connect up to two external displays using a USB Type-C docking station:
    Figure 4. Connect up to two external displays using a USB Type-C docking station
    Image of connecting up to two external displays using a USB Type-C docking station
  • Connect up to three external displays using direct USB Type-C or Thunderbolt cables and a direct HDMI cable:
    Figure 5. Connect up to three external displays using direct USB Type-C or Thunderbolt cables and a direct HDMI cable
    Image of connecting up to three external displays using direct USB Type-C or Thunderbolt cables and a direct HDMI cable
  • Connect up to three external displays using a USB Type-C docking station.
    Figure 6. Connect up to three external displays using a USB Type-C docking station
    Image of connecting up to three external displays using a USB Type-C docking station.

With the computer display turned off

NOTE: Ensure that the internal display of the computer is turned off before connecting the external displays. For more information, see Turning off the internal display.
NOTE:Connect and configure at least one external display before disabling the internal display of the computer.

You can connect external displays using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports and HDMI port.

  • Connect up to four external displays using a USB Type-C docking station and a direct HDMI cable:
    Figure 7. Connect up to four external displays using a USB Type-C docking station and a direct HDMI cable
    Image of connecting up to four external displays using a USB Type-C docking station and a direct HDMI cable
  • Connect two external displays using a docking station and two more external displays using a USB Type-C to HDMI/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 4 adapter:
    Figure 8. Connect two external displays using a docking station and two more external displays using a USB Type-C to HDMI/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 4 adapter
    Image of connecting two external displays using a docking station and two more external displays using a USB Type-C to HDMI/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 4 adapter

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