XPS 17 9700 External Display Connection Guide
Integrated graphics
Connecting external displays to XPS 17 9700 with integrated graphics
NOTE When connecting a display indirectly using a 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 3 (USB-C) port 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.
With the internal display turned on
You can connect external displays directly to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, or up to two external displays using a docking station.
- Connect an external display using a direct USB-C or Thunderbolt cable:
- Connect an external display using a USB-C to Thunderbolt/HDMI/DisplayPort adapter:
- Connect up to two external displays using a USB-C docking station:
With the internal display turned off
NOTE Ensure that you turn off the internal LCD before connecting the external displays. For more information, see
Turn off the internal display .
You can connect up to three external displays directly to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, or using a docking station.
- Connect three external displays using direct USB-C cables:
- Connect up to three external displays using a USB-C docking station:
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