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December 19th, 2020 06:00
OptiPlex 3080 Multiple monitors
Hey all, I just got an OptiPlex 3080 that has 2 ports for display. Here at work I have 3 monitors and my IT guy said that I could hook this up to my Dell docking station that I have for my laptop so that I could use all 3 monitors. I did not think that this would work but I gave it a go by hooking up the USB A the same way that I would my laptop (I use the USB C portion of the plug normally) and it did not work. Is this not a real thing like I thought?
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Posted May 19th, 2026 00:16
I have both video ports connected but not sure how to connect a third screen. Can someone help me @redxps630
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Posted May 19th, 2026 03:45
Does the 3rd monitor have have a DP or HDMI connection? Use a USB to DP or HDMI adapter.
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Posted December 19th, 2020 20:00
Although 3080 has a USB type C port, apparently there is no video signal connected to that port. The only way to get video out is through
to connect 3 monitors, either have the optional 3rd video port, or get a monitor that has DP in and DP out port and daisy chain it.