Connecting room computers and guest laptops

You can connect room computers and guest laptops to the display and view and interact with them.

USB HDMI VGA

  • USB-C 1
  • USB-C 2
  • HDMI 1
  • HDMI 2
  • HDMI 3
  • HDMI 4
  • VGA
SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors
SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

USB-C 1

USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 (as DFP)

Display Port 1.2.4-lane (as UFP)

Video/audio/touch/network

SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

USB-C 2

USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 (as DFP)

Display Port 1.2.4-lane (as UFP)

Video/audio/touch/network

SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

HDMI 1

HDMI 2.1

Video/audio

Touch (USB Type-B)

USB 3.2 Gen 1

Touch

SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

HDMI 2

HDMI 2.1

Video/audio

Touch (USB Type-B)

USB 3.2 Gen 1

Touch

SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

HDMI 3

HDMI 2.1

Video/audio

Touch (USB Type-B)

USB 3.2 Gen 1

Touch

SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

HDMI 4

HDMI 2.1

Video/audio

Touch (USB Type-B)

USB 3.2 Gen 1

Touch

Note 

The HDMI 4 and VGA inputs share a USB Type-B receptacle.

SMART Board MX (V5) and MX (V5) Pro series interactive display connectors

Connector

Standard

Connection type

VGA

VGA

Video

Audio In (Stereo 3.5 mm)

Stereo 3.5 mm

Audio

Touch (USB Type-B)

USB 3.2 Gen 1

Touch

Note 

The HDMI 4 and VGA inputs share a USB Type-B receptacle.

Side and bottom connector panels

Connecting a computer to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or VGA connectors and the corresponding USB-B receptacles, and connecting a computer to the USB-C 2 receptacle

Front connector panel

Connecting a computer to the HDMI 3 connector and the corresponding USB-B receptacle, and connecting a computer to the USB-C 1 receptacle

Note 

Not all SMART Board MX (V4) series models include connectors for the VGA input.

Side and bottom connector panels

Connecting a computer to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or VGA connectors and the corresponding USB-B receptacles, and connecting a computer to the USB-C 2 receptacle

Front connector panel

Connecting a computer to the HDMI 3 connector and the corresponding USB B receptacle, and connecting a computer to the USB-C 1 receptacle

  • SMART Board MX (V2-C) series

    Side and bottom connector panels

    Connecting a computer to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or VGA connectors and the corresponding USB-B receptacles

    Front connector panel

    Connecting a computer to the HDMI 3 connector and the corresponding USB-B receptacle, and connecting a computer to the USB-C receptacle

  • SMART Board MX (V2) Pro series

    Side and bottom connector panels

    Connecting a computer to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or VGA connectors and the corresponding USB-B receptacles

    Front connector panel

    Connecting a computer to the HDMI 3 connector and the corresponding USB-B receptacle

Side and bottom connector panels

Connecting a computer to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or VGA connectors and the USB-B receptacle

Front connector panel

Connecting a computer to the HDMI 3 computer and the corresponding USB-B receptacle

Warning 

Ensure that any cables that cross the floor to the display are properly bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard.

Caution 

When connecting a USB cable to a computer, make sure the computer has a USB compliant interface and bears the USB logo. In addition, the USB source computer must be compliant with IEC 62368‑1. The source computer must be CE marked and carry safety certification marks for Canada and USA. This is for operating safety and to avoid damage to the display.

Notes 

  • A room computer or guest laptop connected to the display through a USB Type-B or Type-C receptacle has access to any networks connected to the display by Ethernet while the computer is the currently selected input on the display.

  • Install SMART software on any computers you connect to the display.

  • Your organization’s installers might have connected cables to the display and run the cables behind a wall or under the floor to a desk or table where you can place your computer.

  • You can charge devices using the display’s USB Type-C receptacles:

    Receptacle

    Location

    Maximum charging capacity

    USB-C In 1

    Front connector panel

    30 W

    USB-C In 2

    Side connector panel (when a module is not installed in the accessory slot)

    Note 

    When a module is installed in the accessory slot, the maximum charging capacity is TBD W.

    65 W

    USB-C Out

    Side connector panel.

    4.5 W

    USB Type-C receptacle location

    Maximum charging capacity

    Front connector panel

    15 W

    Side connector panel (when a module is not installed in the accessory slot)

    65 W

    Side connector panel (when a module is installed in the accessory slot)

    30 W

    USB Type-C receptacle location

    Maximum charging capacity

    Front connector panel

    15 W

  • If a connected computer reports “Too many USB hubs” or “cannot start (code 10),” see the knowledge base article, SMART Board interactive displays and USB tier structure use.