Windows 10: Second monitor has trouble turning on when I start PC

Discus and support Second monitor has trouble turning on when I start PC in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I have 2 of the same monitors. Both are Samsung same model. Both are connected with HDMI cables to my graphic card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. When I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by OneChainz, Dec 9, 2020.

  1. OneChainz Win User

    Second monitor has trouble turning on when I start PC


    I have 2 of the same monitors. Both are Samsung same model.
    Both are connected with HDMI cables to my graphic card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.

    When I turn on the PC the main monitor turn on normal, but the second one is grey and all it says is HDMI port 2 both are connected to that port then it goes black and my main monitor turns grey for a second then turns back on and second one goes back to grey. It happens again and again. Second monitor is trying to turn on and somehow my main turns off like they are trying to be synced together.

    Sometimes second one wont turn on at all and just stays off and it switches to one monitor style.
    If I unplug the HDMI cable from the graphic card or the monitor itselfs and plug it back in it turns on normal and everything works fine.


    They are brand new and when they work, they work. I have no other problems with them besides the second one not turning on with the PC like the main one.


    I have tried reinstallling drives, playing with settings, googling but I havent find a solution.


    I had dual monitors before but one was connected with HDMI and other one with HDMI to VGA/DVI cable and I had no problems then.

    They are both on same resolution and 144hz.

    :)
     
    OneChainz, Dec 9, 2020
    #1

  2. second monitor

    Hi Pauline,

    Some of the advantages of having multiple screens (dual monitor) are it increases your productivity or it allows you to do multitasking. When awaking your PC after putting it to sleep, it will be directed at the sign in page. Normally,
    the second monitor will just reflect black screen and the main monitor will reflect the sign in page. After signing in, your second monitor will automatically open if it is turned on.

    If the second monitor doesn’t turn on, we recommend that you run the Power troubleshooter by following these steps:

    • Click the Start button, then type Control Panel and then press
      Enter.
    • Change the View by option on the top-right to Large icons.
    • Click on Troubleshooting, and click on the View all option on the left pane.
    • Run the Power troubleshooter.

    If the issue persists, kindly refer to the resolution provided by
    breadbox88 in this
    thread
    and check if it will help you with the issue.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Efraim Gar, Dec 9, 2020
    #2
  3. Second Monitor

    Hi David,



    Some of the advantages of having multiple screens (dual monitor) are it increases your productivity or it allows you to do multitasking. When awaking your PC after putting it to sleep, it will be directed at the sign in page. Normally,
    the second monitor will just reflect black screen and the main monitor will reflect the sign in page. After signing in, your second monitor will automatically open if it is turned on.



    If the second monitor doesn’t turn on, we recommend that you run the
    Power troubleshooter by following these steps:



    • Click the Start button, then type Control Panel and then press Enter.
    • Change the View by option on the top-right to Large icons.
    • Click on Troubleshooting, and click on the View all option on the left pane.
    • Run the Power troubleshooter.


    If the issue persists, kindly refer to the resolution provided by breadbox88 in this thread and
    check if it will help you with the issue.



    Update us with the outcome.
     
    Efraim Gar, Dec 9, 2020
    #3
  4. Swapna S Win User

    Second monitor has trouble turning on when I start PC

    Second monitor turned black, worked before

    Hi Hendrik,

    I appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.

    I will certainly help you with the issue you are experiencing with the display on second monitor.

    This issue might be related to the Intel HD Graphics 3000.

    Provide us the additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the exact error message/ error code of this issue?
    • Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
    Please follow below mentioned steps to fix the issue:

    I suggest you to download and install the latest Intel HD Graphics 3000 drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if it helps.

    Refer to the below link:

    https://downloadcenter.intel.com/search?keyword=HD+Graphics+3000

    Please get back to us, if you are still experiencing with the display on second monitor.

    Thank you.
     
    Swapna S, Dec 9, 2020
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