Multiple Display Configuration Options for Intel® NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAQ/H/K[x] and Intel® NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAH[x]Z
This guide provides the most common multiple display configuration options.
Intel® NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAQ/H/K[x] and Intel® NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAH[x]Z have the following:
- One HDMI port (2.0a-compliant, HDCP 2.3) -> back panel connector.
- One mini DP1.4 Type C port -> back panel connector.
- Two Thunderbolt™ 3 Type C ports (DisplayPort Tunneling: ~17 Gbps) -> front and back panel connectors.
See the Processor Graphics subsystem section of the Technical Product Specification document for your Intel NUC for additional information.
Before You Begin
We recommend you first update your Intel NUC to the latest:
- BIOS and graphics driver, using Intel® Driver & Support Assistant
Three displays, Option 1
Display | Intel NUC port | TV/monitor port | Maximum supported resolution |
1 | Type C | DisplayPort | 5120x3200 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
2 | HDMI | HDMI | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
3 | mDP | HDMI/DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
Three displays, Option 2
Display | Intel NUC port | TV/monitor port | Maximum supported resolution |
1 | Type C | DisplayPort | 5120x3200 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
2 | HDMI | HDMI | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
3 | Type C (Front panel) | DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
Four displays, Option 1
Display | Intel NUC port | TV/monitor port | Maximum supported resolution |
1 | Type C | DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
2 | HDMI | HDMI | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
3 | mDP | HDMI/DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
4 | Type C (Front panel) | DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
Four displays, Option 2
Display | Intel NUC port | TV/monitor port | Maximum supported resolution |
1 | Type C | DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
2 | N/A | Daisy-chain: from DisplayPort OUT on the first monitor to the DisplayPort IN on the second monitor | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
3 | Type C (Front panel) | DisplayPort | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
4 | N/A | Daisy-chain: from DisplayPort OUT on the first monitor to the DisplayPort IN on the second monitor | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
Daisy-chaining describes the ability to connect multiple monitors using a single connection between each one. All displays and all cables must support the DisplayPort 1.2 specification.
Resolution support is subject to memory bandwidth availability.
Related topics |
Cables and Video Adapters for Intel NUC Display Connections |
Multiple displays FAQ |
How to Enable Extended Desktop Mode |