# Can the USB-C port on a Qotom mini PC output video?

Whether Qotom mini PCs support USB-C video output (whether the USB-C port can output video) depends on the specific model.

## Short Answer

Whether a Qotom mini PC's USB-C video output (whether the USB-C port can output video) depends on the specific model: if the Type C row in the specification table on the product page says “USB 3.0, Display Port”, this port outputs video via DisplayPort Alt Mode, for example Q10900G6-S08, Q10700G4-S08, Q10900H6-S13, and Q30900DS-S14; if it only says “Type C (USB 3.0)”, it is a data port, and if it says “Only for DC Input”, it is for power input only; neither can be connected to a monitor. The machine's other video outputs (HDMI, Display Port, VGA) are listed in the Video Output or Display row of the specification table.

## Detailed Explanation

### Background: Why Some USB-C Ports Can Output Video and Some Cannot

USB Type-C is first and foremost a connector form factor. The USB Type-C connector and cable specifications maintained by the USB-IF specify a reversible plug orientation, and power and performance can be extended according to the product implementation. In other words, Type-C ports with the same form factor can have completely different functions behind them: they can carry only USB data, serve only as power input, or also support video.

Video output from a Type-C port relies on VESA's **DisplayPort Alt Mode**. This standard was developed jointly by VESA and the USB 3.0 Promoter Group and published in September 2014. VESA states that with DP Alt Mode, a single Type-C interface and a single cable can transmit full DisplayPort audio/video (capable of driving 4K and higher displays), while also transmitting SuperSpeed USB data and up to 100 W of power; DisplayPort is also the only display interface alternate mode natively supported by standard USB-C connectors and cables.

Two points to understand here:

1. **A Type-C port outputs a DisplayPort signal**. Therefore, a Type-C port that supports video is listed together with Display Port in the specification table, and on the product page it is usually written as “Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port)” or “1, USB 3.0 and Display Port”.
2. **The high-speed lanes are shared by video and USB data**. A Type-C cable has four high-speed lanes. When VESA announced DP Alt Mode 2.0, it stated that when all four lanes are used for DisplayPort, the maximum is 80 Gbps, and when SuperSpeed USB data is transmitted at the same time, the maximum is 40 Gbps. In other words, video and data share bandwidth within the same set of lanes. Whether a Type-C port supports video is determined by how it is written in the specification table on the product page.

![Diagram for determining USB-C video output: if the Type C row in the specification table says USB 3.0, Display Port, it can output video; if it only says USB 3.0, it is a data port; if it says Only for DC Input, it is for power input only](https://www.qotom.com/article/2026/324-01.png)

### How to Determine: Check the Type C and Video Output Rows in the Specification Table

On qotom.com, open the product page, switch to Specifications, and check in the following order:

1. **Find the Type C row**. For complete systems, it is generally under Front I/O or Rear I/O; for motherboards, it is under the Graphics/Display section and Rear I/O. Judge by the content in parentheses:
  - If it says “USB 3.0, Display Port” or “USB 3.0 and Display Port”: it can output video and can also be used as a USB 3.0 port.
  - If it only says “USB 3.0”: it is a USB data port, and the product page does not list video functionality.
  - If it says “Only for DC Input”: it is only a power input port, not a video port.
2. **Then check the Video Output (or Display) row**, which lists dedicated video ports such as HDMI, Display Port, and VGA and their quantities.
3. **Compare with how Main Features is written**. For some models, Main Features counts the Type-C video output in the Display Port quantity. For example, the Main Features of Q10900G6-S08 says “1 × HDMI, 2 × Display Port”, while in Specifications the Video Output is 1 × HDMI and 1 × Display Port; the other Display Port is the Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port). The same applies to Q30900DS-S14: Main Features says 1 × Display Port and 2 × HDMI, while the Video Output row lists only 2 × HDMI; that Display Port refers to the Type-C port. By following what is written in each row of Specifications, you will not miscalculate the port count.
4. **For motherboard models, check the parentheses in the Display Port row**. For example, the Display Port row of MB6U40A-1100 says “Display Port (Type C)”, indicating that the Display Port on this motherboard is provided through the Type-C port.

After connecting the monitor, open Start > Settings > System > Display in Windows. If the monitor does not appear, click Detect under Multiple displays; use Identify to see which display is which number; press the Windows key + P to choose Duplicate or Extend. Graphics drivers can be obtained from the [Qotom driver download page](https://www.qotom.com/support/qotom-mini-pc-driver-downloads) or the Drivers & Downloads section of the product page.

### Video output differences across models

As of October 2026, we used a query tool to search the Type C wording on product pages in the official website product catalog page by page; below are examples in three categories (specifications are subject to each product page):

- **Models with Type-C supporting Display Port**:
  - Q10900G6-S08: six Intel I226-V 2.5G Ethernet ports, Alder Lake-N / Twin Lake-N processor, video output is 1 × HDMI, 1 × Display Port, plus 1 × Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port).
  - Q10700G4-S08: Jasper Lake processor, four Realtek Gigabit Ethernet ports, video output is 1 × HDMI, 1 × Display Port, plus 1 × Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port).
  - Q10900H6-S13: 2 × Marvell AQC113 10G Ethernet ports plus 4 × Intel I226-V 2.5G Ethernet ports, video output is 1 × HDMI, 1 × Display Port, plus 1 × Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port).
  - Q30900DS-S14: NAS mini PC, 4 SATA drive bays, video output is 2 × HDMI; the Type C row is Type C (USB3.0, Display Port), so to connect a DisplayPort monitor, use this Type-C port.
- **Models where Type-C is only a USB 3.0 data port**: The Front I/O of Q10700X-S08 lists 1 × Type C (USB 3.0); for video, use the rear 1 × HDMI and 1 × Display Port. The Type C row of Q20300S9-S10 also only lists USB 3.0, the graphics is ASPEED AST2400, and video is only 1 × VGA (DB15).
- **Models where Type-C is only for power**: Q00001G4-S16 uses an RK3568 processor; the Type C row says “Only for DC Input”; the Power row states that DC jack power is used by default and Type-C power is optional; video output is only 1 × HDMI.

When multiple screens are needed, also check the Multi Display row. For example, the Display section of the MB2J61A-0900 motherboard lists Type C 1 × Display Port, HDMI 1 (Support HDMI 1.4a), Display Port 1, and Multi Display is Yes. The complete system product pages do not state how many ports can display simultaneously; if you need to connect multiple monitors at the same time, please send us the model and number of screens for confirmation.

![Official product image of the Q10900G6-S08 six-port 2.5G mini PC, with the specification table showing 1 × HDMI, 1 × Display Port, and 1 × Type C supporting Display Port](https://www.qotom.com/article/2026/324-02.jpg)

### Common misconceptions and notes

- **Assuming a Type-C port can connect a monitor just because it is Type-C**: Type-C ports with the same appearance may have completely different functions; be sure to check whether Display Port appears in the parentheses in the Type C row of the specification table.
- **Mistaking a power Type-C port for a data or video port**: a port marked “Only for DC Input” is used only to power the machine.
- **The monitor has only HDMI input**: a video-capable Type-C port outputs a DisplayPort signal; to connect a DisplayPort monitor, use a USB-C to DP cable; for a monitor with only HDMI input, use a USB-C to HDMI adapter. For cables and adapters, choose products marked as supporting video output (DisplayPort Alt Mode), and confirm that the stated resolution and refresh rate meet your needs.
- **Counting ports based on Main Features**: Main Features sometimes includes Type-C video in the Display Port count; when selecting a model, refer to the individual rows in Specifications.
- **Looking only at Type-C when high resolution is required**: resolution also depends on the processor graphics and interface version. For models where the Graphics row of the specification table says By CPU, find the corresponding processor in the ordering table, then check Intel's processor specifications.

### Common follow-up questions

**Q: Can a video-capable Type-C port also connect a USB flash drive?**
A: Yes. The specification table says “USB 3.0, Display Port,” which means this port is also a USB 3.0 port.

**Q: Can the Type-C port supply power to a USB-C monitor?**
A: The product page does not state the output power of the Type-C port. Please do not assume based on laptop experience; contact us to confirm if needed.

**Q: Can models without Type-C video be upgraded later?**
A: Please select according to the product page specifications. If you need Type-C video, choose from models whose Type C row in the specification table explicitly lists Display Port; for other requirements, please contact us to confirm.

**Q: Can models with only VGA connect to a new monitor?**
A: For models such as Q20300S9-S10 whose only video output is VGA, the product page lists no other video ports; to connect a monitor, please use one with a VGA input, or contact us first to describe your use case.

## Scope

| Model | Key specifications (as listed on the product page) | Use cases listed on the product page |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Q10900G6-S08](https://www.qotom.com/products/q10900g6-s08) | 1 × HDMI，1 × Display Port，1 × Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port)；6 × Intel I226-V 2.5G | OpenWrt、Linux routing、home labs、network testing、edge gateway |
| [Q10700G4-S08](https://www.qotom.com/products/q10700g4-s08) | 1 × HDMI，1 × Display Port，1 × Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port)；4 × Realtek Gigabit | home network management、network labs、small office routing、lightweight server |
| [Q10900H6-S13](https://www.qotom.com/products/q10900h6-s13) | 1 × HDMI，1 × Display Port，1 × Type C (USB 3.0, Display Port)；2 × 10G + 4 × 2.5G | high-speed routing、OpenWrt systems、edge gateways、network appliances |
| [Q30900DS-S14](https://www.qotom.com/products/q30900ds-s14) | 2 × HDMI，1 × Type C (USB3.0, Display Port)；4 × SATA drive bays | private AI storage、local data management、AI knowledge bases、small business NAS |
| [Q10700X-S08](https://www.qotom.com/products/q10700x-s08) | 1 × HDMI，1 × Display Port；1 × Type C (USB 3.0), Display Port not listed | kiosks、telemetry、IoT terminals (a low-power fanless mini PC with 5 × RS232 ports) |
| [Q20300S9-S10](https://www.qotom.com/products/q20300s9-s10) | 1 × VGA (DB15)，ASPEED AST2400；1 × Type C (USB 3.0) | network storage、Linux servers、edge computing、high-speed gateways |
| [Q00001G4-S16](https://www.qotom.com/products/q00001g4-s16) | 1 × HDMI；1 × Type C (Only for DC Input)；RK3568 | routing、network management、gateway、embedded networking |

The last three models in the table are included to illustrate how a Type-C port without video is described; if you need Type-C video, please choose from the first four models whose specification tables list Display Port, or contact us first to confirm.

## Need help?

Please send your model and use case through the [Qotom inquiry page](https://www.qotom.com/inquiry), and our engineers will confirm the details for you.

Updated: 2026-11-12T07:32:19.98203+00:00

Source: https://www.qotom.com/ta/support/qotom-mini-pc-usb-c-video-output-displayport