Latitude 5540 External Display Connection Guide

NOTE: To experience the full resolution supported by your external displays, use appropriate cables. For example, use DisplayPort or HDMI cables for 4K and above resolution.

NOTE: USB-C or Thunderbolt docking stations can be used to connect external displays to the computer using a single USB-C cable, while charging the computer. For more information about the types of docking stations available from Dell, see the knowledge base article 000124295 at www.dell.com/support.

NOTE: USB-C adapters can also be used to connect external displays to the computer, though these do not allow power charging simultaneously. For more information about the types of USB-C adapters available from Dell, see the knowledge base article 000125728 at www.dell.com/support.

These are the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and HDMI port available on your computer:

NOTE: The devices connected to the ports on the left side of the computer have priority over the ports on the right. While connecting external displays, it is recommended that you connect the displays to the left ports.