Just as a heads up for those with older monitors that for whatever reason have DVI but not HDMI or DisplayPort. For some insane reason the new MS Surface Dock doesn't support DVI (and yes I know you need an adapter). Ironically the Surface Book itself doesn't have an issue with DVI monitors (again using a mini DisplayPort to DVI converter).
Nick Randolph | Built to Roam Pty Ltd | Microsoft MVP - Windows Platform Development | +61 412 413 425 | @btroam | skype:nick_randolph The information contained in this email is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not disclose or use the information in this email in any way. Built to Roam Pty Ltd does not guarantee the integrity of any emails or attached files. The views or opinions expressed are the author's own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Built to Roam Pty Ltd. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Halid Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2016 9:24 AM To: 'ozDotNet' <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com> Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved? Unfortunately I don't have the budget for a new monitor. I don't think a MST Hub will work with my current monitor resolutions. >From what I have researched I think I will need both the dock and a USB 3 to >DisplayPort External Video Card. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/pdp/Microsoft-Surface-Dock/productID.326743400 https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemId=618616 This way I can run * The surface pro 4 display * Two 1920x1200 monitors off the docking station * 2560x1440 monitor from the USB3 external video card. I am still trying to find out exactly what the surface pro 4 supports with the docking station. Their tech specs on their website don't really give too much information. Regards Adrian Halid From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer Sent: Monday, 11 January 2016 2:50 PM To: ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com>> Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved? DisplayPost ports support multiple streams, so you can either use an MST hub to split the stream -or- you can just buy a monitor that supports daisychaining (DP-in and DP-out), and you can daisychain your monitors together. The Intel HD GPUs support 4 streams (one is for the internal display, so 3 external monitors) My understanding is that the Intel GPU in the SB can drive 2 x 4K external monitors plus the on-board display. I'm surprised that the SP4 can only drive 3x external monitors at 1080i as there seems to be sufficient grunt and bandwidth in the Intel HD chips to drive more. Personally though, I'd just buy a 4k monitor. :) You get the same pixels as 4 x 1080i monitors, in a lot less space and no annoying bezels dividing up your screen. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Halid Sent: Monday, 11 January 2016 2:52 PM To: 'ozDotNet' <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com>> Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved? Thanks Will check it out Regards Adrian Halid From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of David Loo Sent: Monday, 11 January 2016 11:33 AM To: 'ozDotNet' <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com>> Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved? Hi Adrian You can buy a MST Hub that can connect up to 4 monitors (1920 x 1080 max) on a single display port. Check out ALogic MST Hub for DisplayPort. I bought one for SP3 and SP4, but I have now moved away from multiple monitors and purchased a 40 inch UHD 4K monitor which is like have having 4 x Full HD monitors. Regards, David Loo From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Halid Sent: Monday, 11 January 2016 11:16 AM To: ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com<mailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com> Subject: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved? Just wanted to see if there was an update on if the display issues have been resolved on the surface pro 4. I want to switch to a Surface Pro 4 to make travelling easier and replace my large Dell Latitude E6530 laptop. I currently use a dell dock which allows me to use the 3 external displays plus the laptop display 1. 1920x1080 (laptop) 2. 1200x1920 (Dell U2412M) 3. 1200x1920 (Dell U2412M) 4. 2560x1440 (Asus PB278Q) I am hoping that I can still have 4 displays with a surface pro 4 and the docking station. But don't think this is possible as there are only 2 mini display ports on the dock. Regards Adrian Halid
