Microsoft surface with one external monitor

To use a second monitor with your Surface Pro 11, you will need to ensure that your device supports the necessary connections. Here are the steps and requirements:

1. Check Ports: The Surface Pro 11 supports USB-C and DisplayPort connections. Ensure your second monitor has compatible ports (USB-C, HDMI, or DisplayPort).
2. Cables/Adapters: Depending on the ports available on your second monitor, you may need a USB-C to HDMI or USB-C to DisplayPort adapter or cable.
3. Monitor Compatibility: Make sure the monitor is compatible with the Surface Pro 11. You can refer to the tested peripherals list to find monitors that work well with your device.
4. Display Settings: Once connected, you can adjust your display settings by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting "Display settings" to configure how you want to use the second monitor (extend, duplicate, etc.).
5. Daisy Chaining (Optional): If you want to connect more than one monitor, you can daisy chain them if they support DisplayPort 1.2 and Multi-Stream Transport (MST). This requires a compatible graphics card and monitors with DisplayPort output and input ports.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully set up a second monitor with your Surface Pro 11.