[NUC] Multiple Display Configuration Options for NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAQ/H/K[x] and NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAH[x]Z
This guide provides the most common multiple display configuration options.
NUC 11 Performance Kits NUC11PAQ/H/K[x] and 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 NUC for additional information.
Before You Begin
We recommend you first update your NUC to the latest:
- BIOS and graphics driver, using Driver & Support Assistant
Three displays, Option 1
| Display | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
