Clone mode is used to send the same content, same resolution, and same color depth, but different refresh rates to multiple display devices. Clone mode is beneficial when using displays of various types and sizes. For example, you can use the built-in display of a laptop and deliver the same content to an analog overhead projector that only synchronizes to a particular resolution and refresh rate.

Methods to enable Clone mode using one of the following:

1. Intel graphics driver properties
2. Windows* desktop menu
3. Windows system tray icon

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1. Intel graphics driver properties

1. Verify that the displays are powered on and connected to the computer.
2. Open the Properties window of the Intel graphics driver.
   Two common ways to open this window include pressing Ctrl+Alt+F12 keys from the Windows desktop or right-clicking the Windows* desktop and select Graphics Properties. For alternate ways, see How to open the Intel graphics properties window.
3. In the Display section, select Multiple Displays and choose Clone Displays from the Operating/Display Mode.

Figure 1: Intel Display > Multiple Displays window seen on the latest graphics drivers.

Figure 2: Intel graphics properties window seen on newer Intel® Graphics Controller drivers

Figure 3A: Intel graphics properties window seen on older Intel® Graphics Controller drivers


Figure 3B: Intel graphics properties window seen on older Intel® Graphics Controller drivers

1. Choose the Primary Display.

   Note On some laptops, the built-in display of the laptop is always the main device and cannot be changed to an external display.

2. Select the Secondary Display. One some systems, a third display can be selected.
3. Select the Display Settings tab.
4. On the first tab for the primary device, choose the color quality, screen resolution, refresh rate.
5. For the other display(s), set the refresh rate.

   Note Only the Refresh Rate can be set differently on each display. The displays must use the same resolution and color depth. If different resolution and color depth is needed on each display, consider using Extended Desktop mode instead.

6. Click OK or Apply. Using OK closes the Graphics Properties window after the changes are applied. Using Apply saves the changes but keeps the Graphics Properties window open.
7. Click OK again to confirm the changes.

2. Windows desktop menu

1. Verify the displays are powered On and connected to the computer.
2. Right-click a blank area of the Windows desktop.

In the menu (see Figure 3), select Graphics Options, Output To, Clone Displays, then choose one of the clone configurations listed.

For example, choose Notebook + Monitor to set the laptop as the primary display and an external monitor as the secondary. If Monitor + Notebook is selected, the external monitor is the main display while the notebook becomes the secondary.

Figure 3: Windows desktop right-click menu

3. Windows system tray icon

1. Verify the displays are powered On and connected to the computer.
2. On the Windows desktop's taskbar, locate the System Tray area. This area displays the time and several icons.
3. In the System Tray area, find the icon of the Intel graphics driver: or

   Note For Windows Vista* and Windows 7*, on the tray area, click the up arrow and select the icon for Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel:

4. Right-click the graphics driver icon.
5. In the menu displayed (see Figure 4), select Graphics Options, Output To, Clone Displays, then choose one of the clone configurations listed.
   
   For example, select Notebook + Monitor to set the notebook as the main display and an external monitor as the secondary display. If Monitor + Notebook is selected, the external monitor is the main display while the notebook becomes the secondary.

   Note On some computers, the driver icon is not displayed in the Windows system tray area. Instead, use a different method to select Clone mode.

   
   Figure 4: System tray icon menu of the Intel graphics driver

Related Topic:
Multiple displays FAQ

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