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The monitors recommended by ITS have a Thunderbolt dock built into them, giving them more functionality than a regular monitor. These monitors replace the traditional stand-alone Thunderbolt docks that were previously used. These monitors have an internal USB hub and can "daisy chain" a signal to a second monitor. The following diagram will help to explain this functionality.

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titleLaptop and dual monitor installation

Laptop and dual monitor installation

Note

MacBook Air laptops that have the M1 or M2 chip do not support dual external monitors. You can only connect one external display to these laptops.

Newer MacBook Airs with the M3 or newer processor support dual external displays, but do not support daisy-chaining. You will have to connect a cable directly to each monitor from your MacBook.

  1. Unbox and set up monitors

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  1. Connect the cables to the monitors

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  • 3. Connect and configure your laptop

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titleDesktop and dual monitor installation

Dell desktop and dual monitor installation

  1. Unbox and set up monitors

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  1. Connect the cables to the monitors

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3. Connect and configure your laptop

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Written instructions

Part 1: Assembling the monitor

  1. Connect the monitor stand into the two tabs of the monitor base.

  2. Flip the base over and tighten the set screw until snug.

  3. Place the two top tabs from the monitor stand into the holes at the back of the monitor until it clicks into place.

  4. Repeat steps for your second monitor.

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Part 2: Connecting your monitor cables

Tip

If you need a refresher on connector types and names, see Identifying Common Cables.

  1. Rotate your primary monitor counterclockwise on its stand to access all the ports at the bottom of the monitor.

  2. Plug in your video input cable into the monitor.

    1. Laptop: Plug a USB-C cable into the USB-C/Thunderbolt in port(5 in the figure below).

    2. Desktop: Plug a DisplayPort cable into DisplayPort in port (3 in the figure below).

  3. Remove the silicone cover from the DisplayPort out port (4 in the figure below) and plug a DisplayPort cable into this port. Plug the other end of this DisplayPort cable into the DisplayPort in port (3 in the figure below) on your second monitor.

    1. This will create the "daisy chain" setup shown in the diagram at the top of this guide.

  4. Plug an IECC power cord into both of your monitors (1 in the figure below).

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Part 3: Configure the monitors for your computer

Follow the instructions for your device.

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titleApple laptop
Tip

You may close your laptop with this setup. See Keep Laptop Awake while Closed to configure your laptop to stay awake while plugged in.

Info

Macs with the base M1 or M2 chips only support 1 external display. The Pro, Ultra, and Max variants as well as the newer generations (M3, M4, etc.) support multiple external displays.

Note

Macs do not support daisy chaining using the Dell MST technology. If you are using multiple displays for your Mac, you will need to connect them both directly to your computer using two USB-C cables, or a USB-C and an HDMI connection.

  1. Log in to your laptop with your UConn email credentials.

  2. Power on each monitor.

    1. The power button is located at the bottom right of the monitor.

  3. Plug the USB-C cable coming from your primary monitor into a Thunderbolt porton your laptop.

    1. On the monitor, you may be prompted for the USB-C charging option. Using the directional buttons at the bottom of the monitor, choose Yes.

    Plug the USB-C cable coming from your primary monitor into a Thunderbolt porton your laptop

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  4. If your Mac has an HDMI port, plug in the second monitor using an HDMI cable. Otherwise, connect it using a USB-C cable.

  5. On your computer, open the System Settings app and navigate to Displays.

  6. If not already selected in the “Use as” dropdown menu, select Extended display.

  7. If needed, you can rearrange the virtual arrangement of the two monitors to match the physical arrangement. Select Arrange… and drag and drop each display to rearrange them according to their physical layout on your desktop.

    rearranging monitors in system settings
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titleApple desktop
Info

The 2021 iMac with the M1 chip only supports one external display.

Note

Macs do not support daisy chaining using the Dell MST technology. If you are using multiple displays for your Mac, you will need to connect them both directly to your computer using two USB-C cables, or a USB-C and an HDMI connection.

  1. Power on each monitor.

    1. The power button is located at the bottom right of the monitor.

  2. Plug the USB-C cable coming from your primary monitor into a Thunderbolt porton your desktop. This port should have a lightning bolt symbol above or below it.

    1. On the monitor, you may be prompted for the USB-C charging option. Using the directional buttons at the bottom of the monitor, choose Yes.

    Plug the USB-C cable coming from your primary monitor into a Thunderbolt porton your desktop. This port should have a lightning bolt symbol above or below it

    1. This will not power your Mac, but it will charge a laptop if you use one later on.

  3. If your Mac has an HDMI port, plug in the second monitor using an HDMI cable. Otherwise, connect it using a USB-C cable.

  4. Log in to your desktop with your UConn email credentials.

  5. On your computer, open the System Settings app and navigate to Displays

  6. If not already selected in the “Use as” dropdown menu, select Extended display.

  7. If needed, you can rearrange the virtual arrangement of the two monitors to match the physical arrangement. Select Arrange… and drag and drop each display to rearrange them according to their physical layout on your desktop.

    rearranging monitors in system settings

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