I only have 1 HDMI output but want to use 2 monitors to display exactly the same picture so I connected an HDMI splitter. When I turn on I get a good picture on one display and nothing on the other. When I check screen resolution it shows a single “Generic” monitor is connected rather than the usual specific monitor. However, if I turn off, only connect 1 of the displays through the splitter, turn on again and let Windows (7 Professional) complete its boot up process then connect the second monitor HDMI while “live”, both of the monitors work fine. Screen resolution shows that a single specific monitor is connected. However, if I switch off then back on again screen resolution shows “Generic” monitor and only one of them works.
So my question is, how can I get Windows to run up with the 2 monitors connected through the splitter? I have tried a USB3 connected splitter and a different, mains powered connected splitter and both give the same result.
So my question is, how can I get Windows to run up with the 2 monitors connected through the splitter? I have tried a USB3 connected splitter and a different, mains powered connected splitter and both give the same result.