Learn how to connect your Windows PC to external monitors and adjust the display settings.

If you need help setting up your external monitors, see How to use multiple monitors in Windows. If you’re having trouble setting up multiple monitors on Surface, see Troubleshoot connecting Surface …

If you have trouble getting things working when you try to connect Surface to an external display, try these solutions to help fix the problem.

Connect your Surface on Windows 10 to a TV, external display, or projector by using the Surface HD Digital AV Adapter or the Surface VGA Adapter.

Connect a video cable from your monitor to the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface Dock. If your monitor cable doesn't have either of these connectors, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter.

Use Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock via USB-C to connect your Surface to full-size monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. It also charges your Surface.

Use Surface USB4 Dock that connects via USB-C/USB 4 to connect your Surface to full-size monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers and other essential accessories.

Learn how to set up different Surface USB-C to display adapters to use an external display with your Surface.

Connect a video cable from your monitor to the Mini DisplayPort on the docking station. If your monitor cable doesn't have a Mini DisplayPort connector, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter.

Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.