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OMEN by HP Notebook - Mini-DisplayPort Does Not Support MST (Multi-Stream Transport)

The mini-DisplayPort on OMEN byHP Laptop does not support daisy-chained multi-monitor arrangements using DisplayPort 1.2 MST (Multi-Stream Transport). When connecting to a monitor featuring DP1.2 MST support, one or more of the following behaviors maybe observed:
  • OMEN by HP Laptop may freeze, requiring a forced shutdown and restart of Windows
  • Internal and external displays may flash repeatedly
  • Downstream displays connected to DP1.2 MST monitor do not work
To avoid this behavior,customers should disable the MST (Multi-Stream Transport) setting on themonitor or change the DisplayPort mode to DisplayPort 1.1 via the monitor’son-screen controls.
OMEN by HP Laptopmini-DisplayPort connection supports the full DisplayPort 1.2 bandwidth fordisplays up to 4k (3840 x 2160) resolution @ 75 Hz.