Cant connect 2nd monitor to r9 390.

[Joeyob32]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the rookie question, hope theres some elementary mistake im making. Long story short ive got an r9 390 that im trying to connect a second monitor to. The main hdmi is going to a 1080p 27", works perfectly. Im now trying to connect a 2nd monitor via a vga-dvid adaptor and its not recognising the 2nd output. Even with the hdmi plugged out, just wont see it. Ive never used a 2nd monitor on this rig but eager to get it going. Any suggestions welcome

Ps windows 10 64 bit

 

[CBender]

Normally it should auto detect the second monitor and play just fine. There have been some 3xx cards out there with problematic outputs, I hope yours is not one of them.

I would take a look at Catalyst control panel to see if there is a checked/unchecked option. Also ,if you haven't already, i would connect the secondary or both monitors on the motherboard outputs (assuming you can) and see what happens.

 

[need4speeds]

you must activate the display in Catalyst and likely also in Crimson . You can select clone mode, or extended desktop, or simply switch between monitors. It should show a 1 and 2 and so on.

I am still using Catalyst in windows 7 64 and xp.

 

[bignastyid]

Im guessing that you are trying to use a passive dvi to vga adapter(cheap little thing that costs a couple bucks). Those types of adapters will not work. The 390 does not natively support an analog signal(vga) so you have to use an Active dvi-d to vga converter.
Example of what you need
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DVI2VGAE-1920x1200-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00C93JQXS
Example of what i think you are using
http://www.amazon.com/Kingwin-DVI-D-Female-Adapter-ADP-04A/dp/B009MPB2M4

 

[need4speeds]

Oh that. ON the dvi plug one has markings for dvi and the other for dvi-svga. If you look the analog one has a extra pair of larger slot like plugs and pins.

If it has only one dvi plug, if it's possible it doesn't support analog svga.

I had to buy a expensive active display port to hdmi adaptor to get a 3rd monitor to work, it only supports up to 2 monitors without at least one being a active display port one. $55 later i got all 3 to work.

It's a scam so they make money on expensive adapters.

 

[Joeyob32]

Thanks a mill for the help guys! Solved it. What a website!