I put a basic (nVidia Vanta) card in my computer, just so I could have dual monitors. The problem is, it has identified itself as monitor number 1. I have my other monitor as the primary monitor, so once Windows boots, the other monitor is the default, but the boot screen shows on the other monitor. What I need to know, is how to change the monitor identity numbers.
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Change Monitor Identity
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sorry I am new here, and you might know this already... or tried this... but....
On my Dual Monitor set-up
I set my Dual Monitors up, via the "NVIDIA Control Panel" menu, accessible by right-clicking the desktop. If this isnt there, this may be becuase you need to install you Nvidia software.
Hope this helps
JM
Did you ever sort this ou? 1st time I installed a 2nd monitor thngs were fine (primary monitor as No 1) but after somw tweaking and re setting up I founf my primary display listed as No2 and cannot figure out how to change them around. The problem is that sometimes when Windows xp starts up - the screen remains blank and I have to force a reboot.
The Trick is to unplug the "Other" monitor and go to your Display Properties. Go to the 2 or 3 whatever Monitor sequence you have available (leaving 1) 2,3... and take the option "Extend my Windows .. " off of their. Idea is to tell your OS that you have only one Monitor which is your primary. Then you add the second Monitor (attach), and select the next one (2) in the sequence in the Display properties (don't forget to select the Extend My Windows... option) .. this way you add rest with the correct sequence.
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