NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
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Display Devices
Note that you can use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable con-
nected to the HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort compatible cable connected
to a Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to connect an external display. You can also use the Thun-
derbolt Ports connected to a compatible display device (see overleaf for notes on
Thunderbolt Display support). See your external display device’s manual to see
which formats it supports.
NVIDIA® Surround View Supports 4 Active Displays using 1 *HDMI Port & 2 * Mini DisplayPorts.
Display Mode Description
Single One of the connected displays is used as the display device
Clone
Clone simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other
display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content
Extend
Extend treats connected displays as separate devices, and they act as a virtual
desktop resulting in a large workspace. When enabled, you can drag any icons or
windows across to the other display desktop. It is therefore possible to have one
program visible in one display, and a different program visible in the other display
Sound Blaster
Audio & HDMI
Connection
Note that Sound Blaster
audio will be disabled
when you are connect-
ing to an external dis-
play through an HDMI
connection.
Table C - 1
Display Modes