Multiple Display Configuration Options for Intel® NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK

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10/18/2022

This guide provides the most common multiple display configuration options.

Intel® NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK has the following:

  • One mini DisplayPort (1.2-compliant)
  • One Type C port
  • One HDMI port (2.0-compliant)

See the Processor Graphics subsystem section of the Technical Product Specification document for your Intel NUC for additional information, including:

  • Multi-stream transport daisy chaining
  • DisplayPort via Type C

Before You Begin

We recommend you first update your Intel NUC to the latest:

 

Two displays

Any combination of available ports:

Two displays

  • Mini DisplayPort: 4096x2304 at 60Hz
  • Type C: 4096x2304 at 60Hz
  • HDMI: 4096x2160 at 60Hz

Three displays

Three displays option 1

Display Intel NUC port TV/monitor port Maximum supported resolution
1 DisplayPort DisplayPort 4096x2304 at 60Hz
2 Type C DisplayPort or Type C 4096x2304 at 60Hz
3 HDMI HDMI 4096x2160 at 60Hz

OR

Three displays option 2

Display Intel NUC port TV/monitor port Maximum supported resolution
1 DisplayPort DisplayPort IN 4096x2304 at 60Hz
2 N/A Daisy-chain: from DisplayPort OUT on first monitor to the DisplayPort IN on the second monitor 4096x2304 at 60Hz
3 N/A Daisy-chain: from DisplayPort OUT on second monitor to the DisplayPort IN on the third monitor 4096x2160 at 60Hz

Daisy-chaining describes the ability to connect multiple monitors using a single connection between each one. All displays and cables must support the DisplayPort 1.2 specification.

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Cables and Video Adapters for Intel NUC Display Connections
Multiple displays FAQ
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