How to setup dual monitors Windows 10 Acer XF1 25
Hi folks,
I just recently bought 2 Acer XF1 25 inch monitors for the purpose of dual monitors. This was the first phase of my gaming computer upgrade setup. The first monitor works awesome, however I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get my second monitor going. For the first monitor, I am using the HDMI cord provided to connect from my desktop HDMI port 1 to the HDMI port 1 on my HP Envy 750 model. For the Second monitor, I am connecting the HDMI port 1 to HDMI port two on my computer. Windows 10 will not recognize my second monitor, and I have tried every combination that I can think of. I have tried all HDMI port combinations, but my monitor says "no signal". Sometimes I am able to get the second monitor to show up, but on the nvidia graphics panel, it shows up as "Digital Display", and honestly, I have no idea how I was able to do that, but when I extend it, it doesn't work.
Years ago I remember having the same problem when I was first trying out two monitors. It was a simple mistake that I made but I cannot remember what it was. I also have an included VGA cable connected from Desktop monitor 1 to desktop monitor 2 to try but that hasn't worked either.
What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help!
Edit: I forgot to mention that I have the nvidia GeForce gtx 970 graphics card and I have updated the display drivers with no luck. I have also tried connecting the HDMI port from monitor number 2 to the HDMI port in monitor number 1 without luck.