BenQ DesignVue PD Series User Manual page 52

6. On you laptop, decide the way you want the content to be displayed on the connected
monitors: Duplicate, Extend, or Second screen only. Additional software (purchased
separately) may be used to manage the display. Refer to the manual of the purchased
software for more information.
If you keep the KVM connection and wish to enable MST function at the same time, see
Working with KVM and MST at the same time on page 50
Supported resolution
To perform MST, a limited number of connected monitors is required to ensure image
quality. The following information shows the image resolution available to each monitor.
st
Configur
1
ation
(PD2706QN)
1 2560 x 1440 (100Hz) 2560 x 1440 (100Hz)
2 2560 x 1440 (100Hz)
3 2560 x 1440 (100Hz)
4 1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
Make sure the graphic card on your computer supports DP 1.4 for MST. Please also be noted that the
supported number of monitors for connection may vary by graphic card. To find out the capability of
your graphic card, check its specifications or contact its manufacturer.
Daisy chain through Thunderbolt™ (PD3226G/PD2730S only)
Available for models with Thunderbolt™ 4 ports. Check
the purchased model.
With monitor connection via Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, you can output content to up to 6
devices (including 2 monitors) via daisy chain function.
1. Connect your laptop (with Thunderbolt connectivity) to the Thunderbolt™ 4 port (
the monitor using the Thunderbolt™ cable that came with your monitor. This port sup-
plies power to the laptop.
2. Connect the second monitor to the first one using a Thunderbolt™ 4 cable (purchased
separately) as illustrated. Make sure the purchased cable is Thunderbolt™ 4-certified
(with Thunderbolt™ 4 logo printed on the package and/or on the cable) and is more
than one-meter long.
nd
2
monitor (PD2706QN or a
compatible BenQ
monitor)
2560 x 1440 (60Hz)
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
Thunderbolt™
cable
for more information.
rd
monitor 3
(PD2706QN or a
compatible BenQ
monitor)
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
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th
monitor 4
(PD2706QN or a
compatible BenQ
monitor)
N/A
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
1920 x 1080 (60Hz)
for the available ports of
Thunderbolt™ cable
Scenario C:
monitor
N/A
N/A
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