Dual monitor setup issue – Both monitors detected but 2nd screen Is black

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I recently upgraded my computer from using onboard graphics to a GTX 960 (GV-N960OC-4GD).

I previously had a dual monitor setup, with my primary monitor (SyncMaster2233sw) using a DVI cable and the secondary monitor (Syncmaster 173v) using a VGA cable. I purchased a DVI to VGA adapter to connect the secondary monitor, and while it detects the monitor the screen remains black as if it is in standby mode.

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I can even move windows and my mouse onto the second monitor, however it obviously just disappears from sight. I've also tried switching the cables to see if it was a faulty port, however my primary monitor works in both, just the secondary that remains black.

Any help would be much appreciated!

NVIDIA Control Panel:

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GPU drivers:

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UPDATE: The problem was just a faulty VGA-to-DVI adapter. That's what I get for buying it off eBay I guess.

UPDATE 2: It turns out that I needed a DVI-I adapter as my secondary screen apparently only accepts analogue output whereas I was using a DVI-D (digital) adapter.

Best Answer

Assuming that you are using a Windows machine, try the following:

  1. See if the connections are correct.
  2. Press Windows key + P.
  3. Select duplicate or extend options.
  4. Even now if the screen does not appear then check if you have powered on the 2nd monitor.
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