Thunderbolt 4 ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 with dock and multiple monitors
Thunderbolt 4 ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 with dock and multiple monitors
I've set up my ASUS Prime Z590-P with an ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 (https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Compon...rboltEX-4/) on the motherboard. I connected the DP IN from the built-in graphic port (no graphics card installed) and then linked my monitor. Everything seems to be functioning properly. Next, I added a Thunderbolt 4 dock razer-thunderbolt-4-dock (https://www.razer.com/gaming-pc-accessor...90100-R3U1). It still works fine. However, when I try to connect a second monitor, it doesn't work at all—only one monitor is supported. I've tested different ports and monitors, but the issue persists. Could it be related to using the onboard display instead of a dedicated graphics card?
On board graphics typically lacks the strength of a dedicated card and isn't expected to perform well in dual displays. It might not even function properly. Usually, only a minimal amount of power is required to enable it, allowing a display without a full graphics card. The choice of CPU that supports its own graphics becomes important in this situation.