My intend to use one of the monitor as a duplicate of the surface monitor and the other two as extensions, thus three monitor with the surface monitor being duplicated to one of them. The new dock connector seems to intentionally block the display port connector on the side of the surface book. Added support for surface dock firmware updates with improvements targeted to surface book devices. Several customers asked about building multimonitor workstations around various surface models including the flagship surface book 2 with the nvidia gtx 10501060 gpu. Microsoft launches surface book 3 with updated internals. Check the video input settings on the external screen. Is the surface pro 2 capable of supporting a 3 monitor work station. On my desk i have 3 external monitors, with the usb c output on the sb2 and the 2 mini dp outputs on the surface dock i hoped i could run all 3 monitors. I go handson and give my first impressions of microsofts new surface dock, setting up and testing it out with my double 27 monitor setup and i7 surface book. If youre not sure which dock you have, go to identify your surface dock and features. Microsoft surface book 3 specs revealed the gpu is an.
Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface laptop. This version of surface dock updater adds support for. I recently purchased two dell u2414h monitors to work with my surface book and surface dock. Plug the monitors up to the display ports on the surface dock using no adapters, just the proper cord adapters to older 24 monitors broke down the process. The surface dock is really the only quality option for docking your surface. Vga, hdmi, or dvi monitors can be connected with a suitable adapterdongle. The surface book 3s 3240x2160 display includes the same vertical resolution, but trims a few pixels because of the surfaces 3. In addition to allowing you to transform your surface into a desktop pc by plugging in the docks surfaceconnect cable, the dock has two mini displayport ports, a gigabit ethernet port, four usb 3.
Compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book, new. Microsofts recent surface devices have been playing it pretty safe when it comes to design, so theres a very good chance that the surface book 3 will look a lot like the surface book 2. The design, the quality, the reliability, and the way to set everything up, it just feels right when putting everything together. Microsoft oem surface docking station for 14 external monitors. Microsoft surface book 3 might come with a secondary. The surface laptop 3 is not much better, with one usb typec port, one usb typea port, a 3. But the resolution depends of the surface pro 3 sku you are going to buy. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k. This video shows how i use the surface pro 3 in my office with the surface docking station, a 4k asus display, my two old 1080 displays and. If you have problems connecting your surface to a tv, monitor, or.
Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface. How to connect your surface to a tv, monitor, or projector. Wi try and find the amazon product for the uga3000. The surface book 2 was announced in october 2017 at a special event organised by microsoft, but this isnt the sort of computer microsoft. Both microsoft and the distributor of a 5760 x 1080 total resolution 3 monitor display have confirmed that the surface pro 2 will support such a setup. Hi, got a sb2 last week and picked up a surface dock today. If you have problems connecting your surface to a tv, monitor, or projector, try these solutions to pinpoint or fix the issue.
Unlike the surface pro 7, laptop 3, and pro x, the usbc port on the surface book 2 and surface go is limited in bandwidth and by default, only supports a single independent display output via dp alt mode. The surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but it can only do so at 30hz. Duplicate or extend your display onto your external screen. Style meets substance in this qhd monitor that features a microedge bezel for seamless multidisplay connectivity. So i have three monitor in my office and i am considering buying a surface book to replace my desktop. Microsoft launches its longawaited surface book 3, surface go 2, and the surface dock 2, alongside its surface earbuds and a surprise set of surface headphones 2. Today we revealed updates to the surface device portfolio for the commercial channel, including surface laptop 3, surface pro 7, and surface pro x. Core specs of the surface book 3 have been revealed, which means the. Similar to previous surface pro devices, you can use surface pro 3 to drive multiple monitors simultaneously. It has a fullsize, laptopstyle keyboard with better key travel than the gos clipontype cover, and the screen detaches.
The microsoft surface dock is the official docking station for microsoft surface devices. The easiest way to connect a surface pro 3, surface pro 4, or surface book to two monitors is with a microsoft surface dock. Testing conducted by microsoft in april 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of surface book 3 15 intel core i7, 256gb, 16 gb ram. How many external monitors can i daisy chain to a surface. Make a powerful statement and get improved speed, performance, and allday battery life includes your choice of. Surface pro, surface laptop, and surface 3 can wirelessly connect to. Microsoft launches surface book 3 and surface go 2, a new. Make a powerful statement and get improved speed, performance, and allday battery life. Microsoft says the surface book 3 will be 50 percent. During that month, the dock was flatly unable to power up the two monitors concurrently. Surface pro 3 tips working in the office with 4 screens, 4k display.
Microsoft is expected to leverage intel and nvidias latest offerings. The bad news here is that it is not possible to get three monitors as far as i have been able to determine using the surface dock the new one and the surface connector. The surface book 3 and surface go 2 shouldnt present any drastic changes aesthetically. We have quite a few people running 3 and 4 monitors on. In this post, i am only including information about surface 3, surface pro 3, surface pro 4, and surface book. Troubleshoot connecting surface to a second screen. Setting up microsoft surface pro with dual monitors. It would be a lot easier if surface pro 3 docking station comes with 2 video outputs out of the box but that doesnt mean you should look elsewhere for other options like those usb 3. Microsofts new surface book is an incredible laptop, but you can also expand its capabilities by attaching one or more external displays.
Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen. Multimonitor triple setup microsoft surface forums. Surface book 3 for business 15 connected to keyboard base. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the surface and outputs to multiple displays, etc. Plugged up the 3rd monitor 4th counting surface book. With the right mini display adapters it works great. In which case, a mst hub will allow for extended desktop to 3 monitors with displayport or dvi inputs the hdmi version hub will need hdmidvi cables. If you have a surface pro, you can leave the microsd card in the microsd card slot. It is compatible with the surface pro, surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface pro 6, surface laptop. Surface pro 3 multiple monitor support detailed mspoweruser. Use the surface dock to connect your surface to fullsize monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. I have watched the videos of the plugable technologies products for 4 monitors for a laptop computer. Microsoft is planning to release the dualscreen surface neo and duo in late 2020, but evidence suggests that the surface book 3 might not be as drastically different as.
If youre a tech enthusiast seeking an inside look behind the design of these new devices with complete specifications, youll also want to watch our microsoft mechanics deep dive with jochen. Alleged specifications for surface book 3 and surface go 2. All models of surface studio, surface book, surface go, surface pro, surface laptop, and surface 3 can wirelessly connect to compatible displays by using miracast. It seems that you need a ud3900 docking station for the first 2 additional monitors and then a plugable uga3000 multi display adapter for each additional monitormy question is this correct. Microsoft is launching the new surface book 3 with upgraded internals. Connect to a wireless display if you still dont see what you expect to see on your second screen, try solution 3. Solved 3 external monitors for surface book general.
It was a game of patience and hope that microsoft would eventually fix the surface book andor the surface dockdoing whatever was necessary to deliver on their promise of dual 4k support. The hardware design hasnt changed, but theres faster intel 10th gen processors inside, along with up to 32gb of ram, m. If you have never used a monitor at 30hz, it is an awful experience, everything. Microsoft hasnt officially talked about the book 3 and we dont know if the device even exists but we do know that microsoft is working on new tech for future surface book. The allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015. Connect and collaborate comfortably on this dazzling full hd monitor. In my home office i have a triple displaydesktop setup, and im thinking about. Microsoft surface book 3, surface go 2, surface earbuds. Microsofts surface book 2 is undeniably one of the most potent modular laptops on. After youve connected your surface and your external. The hardware design hasnt changed, but theres faster intel 10th gen processors inside, along with.
It looks like microsofts premium 2in1 laptop is finally getting a muchneeded refresh. Microsoft surface pro 3 three monitors dock docking. The surface should support multi stream transport mst if the current displayport version is 1. Microsofts next round of surface devices will go official this spring, according to petris brad sams. Microsoft could fit the surface book 3 with either an expanded keyboard with the number pad or topfiring speakers with deep bass chambers. Surface book 3 for business powered by the nvidia quadro rtx 3000 gpu is built for professionals who need realtime rendering, ai acceleration, and advanced graphics and compute performance in a portable form factor.
The monitors work reliably for a while sometimes up to 3 or 4 hours then suddenly one or both will go blank and the display will switch back to the surface book for a second or two then will revert to the monitors. Seems the usb c port is disabled with the surface dock plugged in though. According to a patent via windowsunited filed earlier this year, microsoft is working on a secondary display to capture handwriting and input from the surface pen. I have just bought a surface book 2 15, and dock, and would like to see if i can use it as my primary computer so have it drive the monitors above.