Windows 10: I disconnected the hdmi cable and when I connected it did not work my video card from "amd...

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HDMI Switches - Video card issue


Hoping someone can help me here.

Status Quo - I have a Dell 9200 running Windows 10, with an AMD HD5670 video card with Aug 2015 Windows 10 drivers. Its connected to an HDMI projector (older Sanyo, 720P), and a legacy VGA monitor. The multiple display setting work fine. The PC is primarily there to run KODI.

The goal.... the projector only has one HDMI port, I would ideally want to have an HDMI switch to accommodate:
- the PC (now connected directly to the projector)
- a blu ray player ( now disconnected !)
- cable box ( now connect via component video cables)

I know in the past HDMI switches were problematic, so I sought out a relatively new one with decent specs: 4K 4-Port HDMI Switch with Remote . I thought for sure would do the trick, but its, ahem, problematic.*Sad

ISSUE: As soon as I connect the PC to the switch with switch, the video card essentially turns off. I get nothing, not even at the VGA port. Also tried removing the VGA monitor completely.

I know the HDMI port on the video card, as that what I am using now.
I know the switch-to-projector works as I can switch other non-pc devices through it.

Questions
-Is there a particular video card setting I need to look into?
-Is there a 'more compatible' HDMI cable I need between the pc and the switch?
-Is there something else I can try?

 

New monitor will not work with HDMI connection

Thanks to everyone who offered assistance in this dilemma. RQT's suggestions that I check my video card for an HDMI output was golden- it has that output and upon connecting one of my HDMI cables, I immediately got a perfect picture. My tiny brain had forgotten that the video card had such an output.
Once again, thank to all who offered suggestions. This matter is now resolved and discussion closed.

 

connect Dell XPS 13 to remote TV screen using HDMI cable

Hi John,

For us to isolate your concern in using HDMI, we would like to know the following:

• When did the issue first begin?
• Have you tried connecting your HDMI to other device (e.g. DVD player)? If yes, what is the result?

In the meantime, we suggest that you use a different HDMI cable, and update your video card driver; then, check if the issue still persists.

We look forward to your response.