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    Use 3 monitors with Surface Pro3 and docking station?

    Discussion in 'Microsoft' started by sgtrobo, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. sgtrobo

    sgtrobo Notebook Geek

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    I'm trying to find a way to use my wife's Surface Pro 3 with 3 monitors WITHOUT taking up a USB port if possible.

    Is there some way display port can be used to get multiple monitor support going?
     
    sgtrobo, Jan 1, 2016
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  2. Genryu

    Genryu Notebook Evangelist

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    You can daisy chain multiple monitors, but that limitation will depend on what resolution your 3 monitors are running at. I'd refer you to the following link on displayport to help you out here.

    http://www.displayport.org/cables/driving-multiple-displays-from-a-single-displayport-output/

    Alternatively, you can buy a surface dock (there are multiple versions) that supports multiple displays and use that option in conjunction with the built-in mini-DP port on your surface pro 3 to drive 3 displays.
     
    Genryu, Feb 10, 2016
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