T430 Multiple Monitor question

Real simple question.
Will a T430 with the Intel HD Graphics card support both a monitor connected to the VGA port AND a monitor connected to the Mini DisplayPort simultaneously?
My User will have a desktop monitor and a wall mounted large screen display connected at the same time, and I just want to ensure I will be able to use both ports to each drive one monitor.
(they won't let us buy a port replicator or dock...because then apparently everyone would want one)

Only of the internal LCD is closed.
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