Using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, connect the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface to the DisplayPort input on the first monitor. If only one of your monitors has an output port, connect your Surface to that monitor first. Move what's on your Surface to an external display. When you have displays extended, you can drag and move items between the two displays and select a different resolution for your external display (to learn more about display resolutions, go to Solution 7). If your monitor supports DisplayPort, we recommend that you use a Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable that’s no more than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. DisplayPort will allow you to use the highest supported resolution and refresh rate with your Surface.

If this does not resolve your issue, see Surface battery won’t charge or Surface won’t run on battery for more solutions. For problems charging your connected accessories: When you need the reliability and speed of a wired network connection, connect your Surface to a wired network using the ethernet port.All Surface models can wirelessly connect to compatible displays using Miracast. To do this, press Windows logo key + P and select Connect to a wireless display. You can also wirelessly connect your Surface to an HDMI-compatible display by using the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Features:Having this many ports accessible, especially for someone with many devices or drives, is incredibly helpful. Not needing to pull out a separate adapter or reader to grab data from a storage drive or SD card is wildly beneficial. When you connect your Surface to a TV or monitor, your Surface tries to set the best resolution based on the connector and the resolution of your TV or monitor.

Use the cable that came with your monitor or verify that the cable supports video. Always do this with Surface devices with USB-C ports. Most external screens have an on-screen menu that adjusts the DisplayPort version used by the monitor. Adjusting this setting may produce better results. Extend these displays. Your screen is spread over two screens, and you can drag items between the two screens. If your monitor cable doesn't have either of these connectors, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter. For more info on adapters, go to Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector. Connect the output port of the first external display to the DisplayPort input port of the other external display.When you use two external displays, you may be able to achieve a higher refresh or display resolution on one display by lowering the refresh or display resolution used on the other. Solution 8: Try the adapter on a different external display Hard drive retention: Hard drive retention is not available on models with a soldered hard drive, including XPS 9315 2in1, Chromebooks or Venue tablets, except the Venue 11 Pro.

If your monitor doesn’t support DisplayPort or USB-C, we recommend using HDMI. Otherwise, use DVI or VGA. The adapters listed in the table have been tested for compatibility and can help solve video issues. For other options, see Officially licensed third-party accessories. Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard, then select what you want to do according to the following table: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. On your Surface, select Start > Power > Restart . If there's an update available, it might say Update and restart . Turn the TV or other display off and on, then try connecting them again. Both the host device and the external display need to support the Thunderbolt™, DisplayPort, High Bit Rate (HBR) standards. Bluetooth can occasionally interfere with Miracast. Select action center in the taskbar and make sure Bluetooth is off. Related topicsIf you have problems connecting your Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector, try these solutions to identify the issue. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location.

It works by allowing a user to connect their laptop to other hardware typical of a desktop PC, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and external drives. While this, naturally, reduces the portability of your laptop, it does offer the significant advantages provides by a desktop computer, including more comfort and increased visibility provided with a larger screen. See the same things on both your Surface and on the external display (to learn more about display resolutions, go to Solution 7). Our team of expert reviewers have tested a massive range of home and office tech, from the best standing desks to the best monitors for video editing.Use this port to connect to your external monitor. Depending on your monitor's video output ports, you may need a display adapter (sold separately). If you're using a video extension cable or video converter, remove it from your set up to see if it’s causing the problem.