Hardware Reference Guide

Connecting and disconnecting cables
Connecting cables
1. If the rear port cover is installed, remove the cover.
See Removing the rear port cover on page 13.
2. Route the power and all peripheral cables through the opening in the base of the stand.
3. Connect the peripheral cables to the appropriate ports.
4. Replace the rear port cover.
See Installing the rear port cover on page 14.
5. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the rear of the computer.
Connecting a monitor
The DisplayPort and HDMI connectors on the rear of the computer allow you to connect monitors to the
computer.
● If your computer has Intel graphics, you can connect up to two monitors in one of the following
congurations:
– Two monitors daisy-chained to the DisplayPort connector
– One monitor connected to the DisplayPort connector and one monitor connected to the HDMI port
● If your computer has AMD graphics, you can connect up to four monitors in one of the following
congurations:
– All four monitors daisy-chained to the DisplayPort connector
– Three monitors daisy-chained to the DisplayPort connector and one monitor connected to the
HDMI port
If you are adding a monitor that has a DisplayPort or an HDMI connector, then no video adapter is required. If
you are adding a monitor that does not have a DisplayPort or HDMI connector, you can purchase a video
adapter from HP for your conguration.
DisplayPort adapters, HDMI adapters, and video cables are purchased separately. HP oers the following
adapters:
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