Windows 10: Windows 10 3 monitors issue

Hello, so ive recently got 3 monitors for my setup and I was wondering why my main monitor shuts off when I plug my 3rd monitor into my computer my 3rd monitor is using a DVI cable and my other 2 are using hdmi and display port but only my main monitor shuts off when I plug my 3rd one in I went and plugged it into my motherboard port instead of my graphics card and its using a hdmi now 3rd monitor and now its super slow so I was wondering on why cant I do the DVI way?

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3 monitors and preformance issue

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, I would like to know the troubleshooting steps that you have tried.

To connect three monitors the Cpu should have the resource to support especially the graphics card.

I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices
troubleshooter.

• Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click on Hardware and Devices.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
• Check if issue persists.

Also refer:

Windows help & learning - Microsoft Support

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Does Windows 10 Support 3 monitors?

Hi Chuck,



As per the description, you are experiencing issue with you want to know Does Windows 10 support 3 monitors because you are able to see the display on 2 monitors but the third one is grayed out.



I certainly understand your concern.

There could be a possibility that this issue might have occurred due to outdated display drivers or corrupted drivers on the system.

I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if that helps.



Method 1:

Run inbuilt Hardware & Device troubleshooter


First, let’s try running inbuilt Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to get the problem automatically detected and fixed. It checks for common issues and makes sure that any new device or hardware attached to your computer
was installed correctly.

• 
  Press Windows + W keys on your keyboard to get the search option.
  
• 
  Type Troubleshooting and click
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Now click on view all option.
  
• 
  Click on Hardware and Device and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.
  

If the issue persists, follow method 2



Method 2:

Step 1: Update the Display driver.
Please follow the steps given below to update the display driver.

• 
  Click Start and go to
  Run.
  
• 
  In the Run prompt, type
  devmgmt.msc and then click OK.
  
• 
  Device Manager will open.
  
• 
  In Device Manager
  expand Display adapters.
  
• 
  Right-click the display driver and click
  Update Driver Software.
  
• 
  Select Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.
  

Step 2: Check if there are any updates for display drivers available in Optional Updates; this might fix the issue. Refer to the following steps.

• 
  At the Start screen, type Windows Update.
  
• 
  Click or tap Settings on the right side of the screen, and then select Install optional updates from the left results.
  
• 
  When the Windows Update control panel opens, click on “Check for Updates” on the top left corner to receive a fresh list of updates.
  

Step 3: If the issue persists, I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the Display driver. Please follow the steps mentioned below to uninstall the display driver.

• 
  Open Device Manager.
  
• 
  Expand Display adapters.
  
• 
  Right-click the display card driver and click
  Uninstall.
  
• 
  Windows will prompt you to confirm the device’s removal. Click OK to remove the driver.
  
• 
  After the un-installation is complete, reboot your computer as soon as possible.
  

Computer will load the generic display drivers. Now, please go to the manufacturer’s website, download and install the compatible display card drivers for your computer and check.

Also refer to the article given below and check if that helps.



How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10



How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10



For reference:

Refer the Wiki article by “Andre Da Costa” posted on July 10, 2015 for more information on add and use a second monitor with Windows 10:

How to add multiple monitors to your Windows 10 PC

How to add multiple monitors to your Windows 10 PC

I hope this information is helpful.



Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

3 monitors

Hi Garry,

Most likely, this problem occur due to outdated graphics card drivers. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

• Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to the issue?
• What is the current Windows 10 version and build installed on your computer? To check, type
  winver in Cortana search box and press
  Enter.
• What is the make and model of your graphics card?
• On which port is the third monitor connected?

As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you keep the graphics card driver up-to-date or reinstall the driver. For your reference, check this article on how to
update drivers in Windows 10.

We'll be waiting for your response.