I've a HP PC and 2 Dell monitors with VGA out. I got 2 VGA to HDMI cables and also one HDMI splitter (2 in and 1 out to my computer). When I turn the monitors on - they both mirror each other and my PC one sees 2 screens (PC and one monitor. I then unhooked one monitor and paired it with a separate HDMI to USB into my computer. Now that monitor doesn't show up at all and my PC still only shows 2 screens (PC & one monitor). I do know my PC can "see" 3 screens as I had 2 small portable monitors working but they were too small for daily tasks. Help, please.
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All I want is 2 monitors + 1 PC - Help!
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My guess is you have something like this:
The HDMI splitter is going to show the same image on the two monitors, there is no way around it, you just get a mirrored image on both screens.
Ideally you want an individual video output to be plugged directly into each individual monitor and then you can extend the desktop across the screens. What you should really do is provide your hardware specs of your system so we can have a better understanding of what it is exactly you are working with.
The HDMI splitter is going to show the same image on the two monitors, there is no way around it, you just get a mirrored image on both screens.
Ideally you want an individual video output to be plugged directly into each individual monitor and then you can extend the desktop across the screens. What you should really do is provide your hardware specs of your system so we can have a better understanding of what it is exactly you are working with.
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HP PC model #?
Many semi-modern prebuilts have multiple video outputs; just need the right adapters.
Alternatively, if a desktop, a cheap used basic GPU might be a good option.
Many semi-modern prebuilts have multiple video outputs; just need the right adapters.
Alternatively, if a desktop, a cheap used basic GPU might be a good option.
I unplugged the "3rd" monitor from the splitter. I then have a DIF cable into the "3rd" monitor and coupled it with an HDMI cable and that into a USB which I plugged into the laptop itself. Still doesn't read 3rd screen.