Video-SL How-Tos

How to: Set up a Secondary Display
by Nick Maclaren

How to: Set up a Secondary Display
 

NVIDIA Graphics Cards

 

Configuring the Display Mode

To configure the display mode:

  • Select "Set up multiple displays" from the left hand menu.
  • Select "Configure independently from each other (Dualview)"
  • Select the displays you would like to use
  • Finally, make sure that you select to use your Laptop display as primary


Changing the Resolution

If you are not happy with the default resolution, you can change the resolution of your displays:

  • Select "Change resolution" from the left hand menu
  • Select the display that you would like to change the settings for
  • Choose the appropriate settings for your selected display. You may like to consult your display documentation for the preferred settings.

 

 
 

 

Troubleshooting

If your display is not detected by your computer:

  • Recheck your monitor connections and power supply
  • Click  "My display is not shown on the list"
  • Click "Rigorous Display Detection"
 

For further information on NVIDIA graphics cards, click here to visit the NVIDIA website:

www.nvidia.com

 

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