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3. If you want to add a new graphics card or cards:
a. Determine which supported graphics card best ts your needs in terms of number of monitors,
compatibility with the monitors you plan to use, and performance.
b. Be sure that you have the correct drivers for the card. For HP-qualied drivers, go to http://
www.hp.com/support, select Software and drivers, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
c. Install the graphics card according to the video instructions for your computer at http://
www.hp.com/go/sml.
d. Congure the monitor. For details, see Windows® Help, or go to http://www.microsoft.com.
For monitor setup in Linux®, you can often use the settings tool for the graphics cards (for example,
NVIDIA® nvidia-settings). In some recent Linux releases, you must modify the window manager
system (for example, Gnome 3) preferences.
TIP: To simplify troubleshooting possible problems, enable the rst monitor, and be sure that it
works properly before you enable the next monitor.
Finding supported graphics cards
Learn about where to nd graphics cards that are supported for your computer.
To nd information about graphics cards that are supported for your computer:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs.
2. Select Search active QuickSpecs, and then select Desktops & Workstations.
3. Choose your model to view the specications.
4. Click the link for Technical Specications-Graphics to display expanded technical information for
supported graphics cards, including the number of monitors that the card supports, connectors, power
consumption, drivers, and other details.
NOTE: Not all graphics cards are compatible with all video transceivers and adapters. See the graphics
card documentation for specic details.
Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors
The following table describes monitor conguration scenarios. See the illustration that most closely matches
your computer.
Table 3-1
Graphics cards and monitor connectors
Graphics
card
interface
connector
Monitor connector
VGA DVI Dual Link DVI DisplayPort
(DP)
HDMI Mini
DisplayPort
(mDP)
USB Type-C
DisplayPort
DisplayPor
t–to–VGA
adapter
(sold
separately)
DP–to–DVI
adapter
DP–to–DL
DVI adapter
DP cable
DP–to–HDMI
adapter
DP–to–mDP
cable
N/A
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