Discovering And Connecting Wired Displays Using Multistream Transport; Connect Displays To Computers With Amd Graphics (With An Optional Hub); Connect Displays To Computers With Intel Graphics (With An Optional Hub) - HP Laptop User Manual

Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport

MultiStream Transport (MST) allows you to connect multiple wired displays to your computer. You
can connect in several ways, depending on the type of graphics controller installed on your computer
and whether or not your computer includes a built-in hub. Go to Device Manager to find out what
hardware is installed on your computer.
1. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2. Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column.

Connect displays to computers with AMD graphics (with an optional hub)

NOTE: With an AMD graphics controller, you can connect up to 3 external display devices.
To set up multiple displays, follow these steps:
1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort on your computer, using a
DP-to-DP cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC
power.
2. Connect your external display devices to the VGA ports, or DisplayPorts on the hub.
3. For details on how to set up multiple displays, from the Start screen type screen resolution
in the search box, or press fn+f4. If you don't see one of your connected displays, be sure that
each device is connected to the correct port on the hub.
NOTE:
enabled displays, or Extend, which spans your computer screen across all enabled displays.

Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)

NOTE: With an Intel graphics controller, you can connect up to 3 display devices.
To set up multiple displays, follow these steps:
1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort on your computer, using a
DP-to-DP cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC
power.
2. Connect your external display devices to the VGA ports or DisplayPorts on the hub.
3. When Windows detects a monitor connected to the DP hub, the DisplayPort Topology
Notification dialog box is displayed. Click the appropriate options to configure your displays.
Multiple display choices include Duplicate, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled
displays, or Extend, which extends the screen image across all enabled displays.
NOTE:
correct port on the hub. For more information, from the Start screen, type screen
resolution, or press fn+f4, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Multiple display choices include Duplicate, which mirrors your computer screen on all
If this dialog box does not appear, be sure that each external device is connected to the
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