Questions tagged [hdmi]
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a widely used interface for transmitting audio and video signals between devices and displays. Many PCs now include the ability to output audio/video directly to an HDMI port.
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AMD Firepro W4100 4 monitor issues Windows 10
I have a Windows 10 computer in the office I work. We all have the same computer and the majority of us have 4 monitor setups. The AMD firepro W4100 works perfectly on every other computer on a 4 ...
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Tuning in TV to Raspberry Pi output. On a channel, not on HDMI. Impossible?
For highly esoteric reasons, in fact almost embarrassing, I would like to connect my Raspberry Pi to a normal "tuner" CHANNEL on my ("standard" five year old) LCD TV.
Of course I realise that this ...
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Run two external monitors using one HDMI port and one VGA port
I have a laptop with the following relevant hardware:
Intel CPU with Intel HD Graphics 4600
Nvidia 940M GPU
I want to attach two Full HD monitors to this laptop. The laptop only has a single VGA ...
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How to use Dualhead2Go with HDMI port
I have a Dualhead2Go Digital Edition and my computer just have a HDMI port so I buy a HDMI to VGA converter. But on the full resolution of 3840x1200 to support 2 monitors with 1920x1200 each, it does ...
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Switch from PC display to HDMI connected ps4
I have windows 10 and I have connected my ps4 to my laptop computer via an HDMI wire, and I just can't figure out how to display it on the screen.
How can I view the output of the HDMI on the laptop ...
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How to setup the Oculus Rift using a MSI trident computer?
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I've installed a new MSI Trident 007EU computer and will now like to setup an Oculus Rift. I've found a full users manual guide online. I connected the back HDMI ports with each other like on ...
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How to use EVGA GTX 970 to output to 2 Dell P2715Q monitors at 4K resolution at 60hz
My EVGA GTX970 has 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI 2.0 and 2x DVI ports.
Unfortunately, the HDMI port on Dell P2715Q is only HDMI 1.4. Therefore, I can output 4K resolution at 30Hz.
Is there a way to get 4k@...
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Connecting 4k laptop to 1080p external monitor (via HDMI) - scaling issues
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Apologies but this is going to be a bit lengthy: my current laptop (Dell XPS 9550) has a 4k screen and is currently being run at 4k, its default state. This did take a bit of playing ...
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How can I send an analog signal through an HDMI port?
Last week I bought an HDMI to VGA cable (with no power port) from china, it didn't work and my VGA monitor says no signal.
Many people say that it is fake, and someone on this forum says that you need ...
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VGA to HDMI cable [duplicate]
I want to connect the HDMI socket on my newish laptop to the VGA socket on a pretty old monitor screen. I shan't want to bother with any audio. I've briefly looked but found reference only to DVI to ...
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Identifying whether a laptop has HDMI 2.0 or 1.4
I originally asked this question in stackoverflow, but was told it would be more appropriate here:
I have a ASUS ROG GL552VW laptop and am trying to figure out whether the HDMI port on it supports ...
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Hot plug HDMI connection doesn't work on Ubuntu
I am using elementaryOS Loki (OS based on Ubuntu) on Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7566. Althought HDMI connection is working for both my screen and TV, it works only when I reboot the computer with HDMI ...
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How to use iMac 2009 21.5" as external display for MacBook Pro 2016
Does anyone know how to use the monitor of an iMac 2009 21.5" with a MacBook Pro 2016?
I'm using an HDMI cable between my iMac 21.5 2009 and Macbook Pro 2016 (new one):
Macbook Pro → Mini ...
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Extended Monitors on Dell Laptop
I'm trying to set up dual monitors to use with my laptop when I'm working in my home office. The goal being that I could not use my laptop screen itself, but have an extended desktop across 2 23" ...
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Why tools like afterburner, wattool, need us to disable motherboard GPU?
I have a motherboard with 6 GPU (for mining)
To make sure that the computer always boot even though the GPU have wrong bios or whatever, I simply connect the screen to motherboard HDMI. Even that is ...
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How do I make the onboard sound of the p8b75-m lx being sent via a dvi-hdmi cable?
My Motherboard is a p8b75-m lx and I connected a dvi-hdmi-cable to it. The dvi head is on the mobo's side, the hdmi head on a SAMSUNG flat TV.
I read on this Forum, that some graphic cards provide ...
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Setting up dual monitors on a AMD Radeon HD 6800 series
I have two VGA monitors, and two DVI to VGA adaptors. My GPU (AMD Radeon HD 6800 series) has no VGA slots, just 2 DVI slots and one HDMI slot. When I connect the monitors, only one of them works. The ...
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What's up with HDMI and DisplayPort over USB C?
What is DisplayPort™ over USB-C™? says:
Advantages of DisplayPort™ over USB Type-C
Backwards compatibility to VGA, DVI with compatible adapters.
Supports HDMI 2.0a on select products and is backwards ...
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Is there an alternate way to connect a eGPU in another way than using the PCI-E slot?
I have an Asus K55VD laptop connected to an external graphic card dock .
I remove the WIFI card and insert a mini PCI-E cable , and on the other side of the cable it has a male HDMI , and it's ...
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Sound playing through wrong output
I am currently using a dual monitor setup in my home studio but I have run into a small problem for which I do not know the solution.
I have a program open on my 1st monitor which then plays on the ...
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Switch between two attached displays
I have a desktop monitor and a tv which I would both like to attach to my pc.
The desktop monitor is attached with a displayport cable, while the tv is attached with a hdmi cable.
Is there an easy "...
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Can I connect a 4k monitor with hdmi 1.4
I got a UX305C zenbook from Asus a few months ago. I was talked out of the UX390 Zenbook3 which has USB-C
I'd like to get huge external monitor and have my eye on a 40 inch 4k monitor 3840 x 2160
It ...
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PC doesn't identify TV monitor after disconnecting the HDMI cable
Everything worked well. The PC identified the TV and I could get video and audio into it.
Yesterday I switched to a new desk and had to take out all the cables. When I returned the HDMI cable to its ...
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Remove HDMI monitor build-in sound output
I connect iiyama ProLite X2483HSU monitor via HDMI. This monitor has built-in speakers. I don't need this option, even if it worked. I want to remove this device from Audio MIDI Setup, so that it ...
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How to use only part of a monitor to display the entire desktop?
I use a 32-inch monitor which is excellent for browsing and multimedia. However, I’d like to be closer to the monitor when studying. This problem is because the monitor is too big and strains my neck.
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HDMI Stuttering when adding additional run
I am not positive this is the optimal site for this question. please migrate to appropriate place if not.
Originally posted in r/techsupport on reddit
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I have a video feed from our ...
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Changing the Display area when using a TV as a Monitor
I have hooked up a Toshiba 32" LED monitor (Model # 32DT2U1) It is connected via an HDMI connection. When the tv is used as the computer screen, the display goes off of the screen just enough so that ...
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Can I project Display #2 as a window on Monitor #1?
I am using Windows 10 and two displays. I am using Display #1 on a 24" monitor and splitting Display #2 projected to (2) 70" HDMI monitors.
The distance from the desk and the 70" monitors makes it ...
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New Macbook Pro with three 27" monitors
I'm trying to get a three 27" Dell monitors setup with my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports). I bought the three adapters and have them going to the monitors with HDMI inputs. ...
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External monitor black when connect magsafe in macbook pro
I have a problem with magsafe and miniDisplay Port to connect external monitor.
I connect my macbook pro (mid 2012 with MacOS Sierra) to Dell S2415H with miniDisplay Port to HDMI cable and all its ok ...
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Want unchanged HDMI output when lid closed (Linux)
My question is similar to a couple of other questions except I need a Linux/Ubuntu solution.
When I plug a HDMI cable into my laptop, I automatically get a second desktop on the second screen. This ...
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How to check if a laptop's HDMI port is powered (for VGA adaptor)?
The Lenovo Y50 (Win 8.1 Pro) only has an HDMI port and I will be giving a presentation where only a VGA port is available. I can get an HDMI to VGA adaptor that does not need to be powered (via micro-...
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Monitor connected via HDMI does not seem to display FullHD
I have a 2nd monitor connected to my laptop (lenovo y700) via HDMI. The resolution of the monitor is 1920x1080 but here`s the problem:
- if I use extend the picture on the monitor isn't 'crisp' and ...
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HDMI splitter issue
I have two monitors and one TV screen hooked up to my desk top.
I have a VGA cable going from my video card (VGA Output) to monitor 1. Then I have an HDMI cable going from the video card (HDMI ...
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Problems conenctng HDMI splitter with SPDIF audio out to AV Amp with TOSLINK
Have purchased and HDMI splitter with SPDIF out for audio.AV amp has Toslink input. Connectng TOSLINL Cable doesn't fit splitter output port (Toslink male end too big forspillter SPDIF female output ...
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Menu has black borders after using HDMI in Windows 10
This has happened several times, and it's always after connecting to a TV through HDMI to do a presentation. It happens after disconnecting from the HDMI.
The menu is cropped to the right and bottom, ...
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Will work VGA->HDMI via 2 adapters? [closed]
I want buy new graphics card which have DVI and HDMI output but i have old monitors (first:HDMI, second:VGA) also i owns reduction VGA->DVI and DVI->HDMI and so i have question - will it work?
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Finetuning Overscan/Underscan on ATI Radeon
I have a Radeon R7 200 series graphics card on my PC, and i have just connected a TV (Samsung 37") to its HDMI port, and im currently working with the overscan/underscan settings. My TV is setup to 16:...
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How to run an extended desktop to a vga and hdmi monitor
My HP laptop has 1 hdmi port and 3 usb ports. Can I run an extended desktop to 2 monitors, 1 hdmi and one vga (with a usb to vga adapter because my pc doesn't have a vga port)? I've tried it but my pc ...
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Connect external monitor to motherboard (FI-X30H to HDMI adater)
I'm recycling a "all in one" computer. The monitor is broken so I would like to be able to connect the motherboard to an external monitor. I have absolutely zero knowledge in electronics or computer ...
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Force inputs index value
I'm using firefox to run my web app (which plays videos). I'm on Debian 8 with Firefox 48.0.1. Some of my videos have sound some don't. Every videos is displayed through HDMI port. I want the final TV ...
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Play audio through 2x HDMI monitors & 1x Aux Monitor
I am trying to get all three of my monitors to play audio out of their speakers however I am having an issue with HDMI connections on two of the monitors overriding the AUX connections
Monitor 1:
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How to watch youtube in a less cpu intensive way using raspberry pi?
I have a pi 3 with raspbian installed. It is primarily used to work as a torrent box and serve the videos I download over samba. But it is connected to a tv over hdmi also. I was wondering if there is ...
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G-Sync monitor to laptop HDMI port
Recently I bought laptop thinkpad x1 carbon (4th gen) and I want to connect it to my monitor(acer XB240H). Laptop is with win 10 pro and Intel HD graphics 520.
The laptop supports only HDMI and ...
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Is graphics card to monitor unidirectional?
I recently bought GTX 1050 graphics card. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a VGA port and my monitor (being very old) only supports VGA.
While looking through adapters, I found one at Amazon which I ...
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Connect two TV's via HDMI port
I been searching around if I can actually connect two displays's via their HDMI port?
The source will be a VGA from a PC.
Will it be distribute the screen across two displays's since the two displays'...
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Can a VGA monitor be used with a DVI/HDMI graphics card?
I have Acer V193HQV monitor which has a 15-pin VGA male input as shown in the image below:
I just bought a Zotac Geforce GTX 1050 card. It has the following output ports:
I've heard about VGA to DVI/...
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Use tablet screen as touch screen monitor
Is there any way to use an old tablet screen as a touch screen monitor for pc?
I know it's possible to use it as a normal monitor with a controller board but I have no clue on how to do use the touch ...
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Connect two TVs to one computer with different content on each
I want to connect two different TVs with one computer and display different things on each TV. Is it possible?
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Internet slows down significantly with HDMI-VGA adapter
I have purchased a HDMI to VGA adapter for my monitor a couple of years ago. I have constantly had internet issues where it would drop-off or load very slowly.
I have now realised the cause was ...
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