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Does my Core i% processor and graphics adapter support 3 monitors?

CryptoKent — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:40:11 GMT

Running a Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 540 @ 2.53GHz Processor with integrated Intel Graphics. Wondering if I can rum 3 EXTENDED monitors using a 1 to 3 displayport adapter. Please see full system scan information attached. Thank you for your reply in advance and Happy Memorial Day. 🙂

Re: Does my Core i% processor and graphics adapter support 3 monitors?

n_scott_pearson — Thu, 27 May 2021 03:13:54 GMT

Your processor supports a maximum of 2 monitors, your laptop's integrated display and one external monitor. You can verify this in the spec sheet here: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/43544/intel-core-i5-540m-processor-3m-cache-2-53-ghz.html.
If you really need additional monitors on this laptop, you could add them through USB graphics adapter(s). These will obviously be low performance displays, however.
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Re:Does my Core i% processor and graphics adapter support 3 monitors?

David_G_Intel — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:31:10 GMT

Hello CryptoKent

Thank you for posting on the Intel️® communities.

Due to this product being discontinued, Intel Customer Service no longer supports inquiries for it, I am glad to see that fellow community members have the knowledge and they jumped in and helped. You may also find the Discontinued Products website (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/discontinued-products.html) website helpful to address your request.

You can get the specifications and verify this product's discontinuance status at the Intel® Product Specifications website > Product Status > "Discontinued". https://ark.intel.com/

Please keep in mind that this thread will no longer be monitored by Intel. Thank you for your understanding.

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David G

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