Multiple Display Configuration Options for Intel® NUC Kits NUC11TN

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11/29/2021

This guide provides the most common multiple display configuration options for the Intel® NUC11TN with 4 graphic ports:

  • Two HDMI 2.0b ports.
  • One Thunderbolt™ 4 port (DisplayPort Tunneling: ~35 Gbps).
  • One Thunderbolt™ 3 port (DisplayPort Tunneling: ~17 Gbps).
Note Intel® NUC11TN models with a "Z" suffix don't have Thunderbolt™ ports. This article doesn't cover Intel® NUC11TN models with "Z" suffix.

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

Three displays Option 1

Display Intel NUC port TV/monitor port Maximum supported resolution
1 Type C DisplayPort 5120x3200 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
2 HDMI HDMI 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
3 HDMI HDMI 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1

Three displays. Option 2

Three displays Option 2

Display Intel NUC port TV/monitor port Maximum supported resolution
1 Type C DisplayPort 5120x3200 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
2 HDMI HDMI 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
3 Type C DisplayPort 5120x3200 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1

Four displays. Option 1

Four displays Option 1

Display Intel NUC port TV/monitor port Maximum supported resolution
1 Type C DisplayPort 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
2 HDMI HDMI 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
3 HDMI HDMI 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
4 Type C DisplayPort 3840x2160 at 60Hz, 24 bpp1

Four displays. Option 2

Four displays Option 2

Display Intel NUC port TV/monitor port Maximum supported resolution
1 Type C DisplayPort 3840x2160p at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
2 N/A Daisy-chain: from DisplayPort OUT on the first monitor to the
DisplayPort IN on the second monitor
3840x2160p at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
3 Type C Daisy-chain: from DisplayPort OUT on the fourth monitor to the
DisplayPort IN on the third monitor
3840x2160p at 60Hz, 24 bpp1
4 N/A DisplayPort 3840x2160p at 60Hz, 24 bpp1

 

  1. Resolution support is subject to memory bandwidth availability.
  2. 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.