Does my HP Spectre x360 have: DisplayPort Alternate mode?

[WoundedEgo]

I have the same question. I have model T6T09UAR. Which version of the DisplayPort and USB-C do I have? I need to connect a second monitor via DisplayPort to HDMI. I'd rather keep the USB-C unused unless the DP is a bad idea or is not viable. Thanks.

As to the DP does it have Alternate Mode available?

[A4Apollo]

Hey there! @WoundedEgo, Welcome to HP forums.

I understand you would like to know the USB-C type version and display port version on your laptop.

Don't worry I'll try to help you out.

Did you make any changes to the monitor?

Have you tried checking with a different HDMI cable?

How many video ports do you have on your PC?

I have checked the specifications of your laptop and the laptop was shipped with 

Gen 3.0 USB 3.0 (1 Type-C); 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 HDMI port

You should be able to connect 3 monitor using all the three ports on your laptop.

Refer the laptop user guide for more information. Click Here

Note: Refer page 9 for more information.

However, please try the steps recommended below to know how to connect an external monitor.

You can try pressing Fn+F5 key together on your PC to select the mode of display you like. If you need extended display you can select extended from the list.

Use the following instructions to either extend or duplicate the desktop with a second monitor:

1.Right-click anywhere on the desktop.

2.Click Display Settings.

If only one monitor is showing in the window, first verify that the connections are secure between the monitors and the computer. Then, click Detect. If Windows does not recognize both monitors, click Identify. The numbers 1 2, or 3 are shown on the monitor icons to help you identify the monitors.

If Display, Resolution, Orientation, or Multiple displays selections in the Screen Resolution window are dimmed, not allowing you to make the desired changes, see; Configuring the display with the display driver.

3.Use the Multiple displays drop-down list to select one of the following options:

• Duplicate these displays: Show the entire desktop on both displays. 

• Extend these displays: Stretch the desktop across the two displays.

• Show desktop only on 1: Use only display 1 and show nothing on display 2.

• Show desktop only on 2: Use only display 2 and show nothing on display 1.

4.(Optional) To change the direction of the desktop extension (usually left or right to match how the displays are physically positioned), select a monitor and drag it to the desired position.

5.When done, click Apply.

Refer this article to know more information about using two or more monitors. Click Here

Hope this answers your query!

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[WoundedEgo · Accepted solution]

Okay so based on my research here's what I've found:

*  no one in the world knows the details on my mini-DisplayPort but apparently I can use it to support a monitor so I guess that's all I need to know

* because it has ++ on the case by the port it seems to be bi-directional so I won't have issues with audio 

* my USB-C is 3.0 generation 3 

* USB-C is also backwards compatible

So the bottom line is that since both cables are backwards compatible I just ordered a cable with the current technology and expect it to work (I haven't received it yet). In the past I ordered a cheap cable that had the right form factor (the connectors were the right kind) but the cable did not support my version.

I wound up with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0757JWW81/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1