Connect any cables and converters before plugging them into the monitor or the dock.
Connect your Surface Pro to the Dock with the power off.
Plug in your monitors and connect your cables, and then look on the Dock.
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You should see two ports next to the headphone jack; connect one monitor to each port.
Youll get better performance and will have more ports to use.
Boot up your Surface Pro.
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It should automatically detect your monitors, and you should see them activate.
Depending on the monitors and your current configuration, the monitors may only show a black screen.
You may need to help your Surface recognize multiple monitors.
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bring up the Windows menu, or press the Windows key, and selectSettings>System>Display.
You should see a tool for arranging multiple displays:
If not, scroll downMultiple displaysand selectDetect.
EnsureExtend these displayshas been selected.
If you see the same image on each monitor, this will patch up the issue.
Arrange the screen layout as you have it in real life by dragging and dropping the screens.
PressIdentifyto determine which screen is which.
The second monitor is on the left in the example above.
Remember, the computer doesnt know the physical location of your monitor.
Select each screen, and scroll down to select your monitors resolution, orientation, and magnification.
Check the monitors youll want to use to see which ports are available.
Converters are available online from electronics retailers to either USB-C or MDP ports.
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Yes, as long as both devices supportMiracast.
On both devices, go toSettings>System>Projecting to this PC.
Adjust the parameters to your preferences.
On the Windows PC, clickWin+P, chooseConnect to a wireless display, and choose your Surface.
On the pop-up on your Surface, chooseAlways Allow, and then selectOKto confirm.
Your main PC will display a code; enter this into your Surface and start projection.
Once again, back on your main PC, clickWin+P,andchooseConnect to a wireless display.
ChooseChange Projection Modeand selectExtend.
With the Surface Dock, it’s possible for you to extend your display to only two monitors.
