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How can I configure 2 HDMI/DP ports?
Hi, when customizing a new Dell XPS Tower on the Dell website, what do I need to add in order to ensure that I have 2 video ports(HDMI or DP)?
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May 15th, 2024 13:47
Chose one on a model that can be configured and check the spec's to ensure you got enough. Most add-on cards will come with at least one HDMI and DP port. Seems the base system does not have an HDMI port though, only DP?
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May 15th, 2024 16:41
The onboard Intel DP port is DP++ so it will automatically detect an HDMI monitor, when a passive DP(PC)>HDMI(monitor) adapter is used. So you can use either DP or HDMI monitor.
If you don't buy a system with an add-in video card:
You can connect an external MST hub to the onboard DP port which will have multiple DP and/or HDMI outputs for multiple monitors.
Or, if your at least one of your monitors supports DP daisy chaining, connect this monitor to the onboard DP port and connect a second DP monitor to the first one for daisy chaining.
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