Can two external monitors be connected to docking station?

[pzorer]

Is it possible to connect two external monitors to a HP 2740P Docking Station? If so, how would it be done with only 1 VGA port on the docking station. The Tablet that is docked is a HP Elitebook 2760P. 

[kamat_hp]

You can use Display port on Docking station provided have a compatible external monitor which supports it OR you can purchase a USB to VGA adaptor and use USB ports on Docking station to connect external monitor.



Note:

It all depends on what connectivity options you have on 2 external monitors. If you dont have required ports, you can always go for an adaptor which are available for a very cheap price.

[pzorer]

Just so I completely understand, I can plug one external monitor into the VGA port on the docking stations (which I am currently doing) AND I can then obtain a VGA to USB adapter and plug in the secondary external monitor to the docking station USB port too?

[kamat_hp · Accepted solution]

Yes, you understood that right.

Again it lands up to what is available/provided on 2nd external monitor. These days most of them VGA, HDMI and DVI while few of them have Display port too. 

[jasondallington]

Ok, so I want to connect two external monitors to my 2760p.  That is 2 monitors in adition to the built in display.  I have a DVI cable with an adapter for the display port.  I also have a VGA cable to connect from the VGA port.  It seems that the comupter will only recognize one of the external monitors at a time. Suggestions, solutions?

Thanks,

Jason

[ChandlerSmirks]

Hi Jason,

I'm facing EXACTLY the same problem.

I would like to ask if anyone has been successful in connecting two external monitors (in addition to the laptop's monitor), either through the laptop's ports or the ports provided on the docking station.

Would highly appreciate if someone can answer this.

regards.