I have an Nitro AN515-55, with one old VGA monitor working but USB-C connection not detected

RossoGreen
RossoGreen Member Posts: 2 New User
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I am assured I can hook up old monitor via USC-C adaptor but keep getting a blank. No other device detected in messages from Windows 10. Bloke in shop tested adaptor on his computer and it worked fine. Is there some setting issue on this Nitro model???

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  • Leostat
    Leostat ACE Posts: 3,043 Pathfinder
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    Its not an issue per say but the laptop doesnt support USB-C displaylink out, looking at your manual ( https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/PDFs/NH7981823_.Q9GEK.002_UserManual1.PDF?v=2 ). You can use a usb DisplayLink adapter instead to connect it.

    DisplayLink ( https://www.displaylink.com/products/find?cat=3&maxd=1  ) uses a special driver to send the monitor data over the USB connection.

    On amazon you have the offically supported ones which are all linked on the displaylink site, and then quite a few knock offs for quite a bit cheaper. The give away is if the listing says that "a driver is needed for display out" its probs unlicenced display link
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,206 Trailblazer
    Cheapest is likely one of the USB-C hubs with HDMI or DP on it.
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • RossoGreen
    RossoGreen Member Posts: 2 New User
    Thanks Leostat i could not find that information on the manual. I shall hunt for a USB 3.0 to VGA adatptor so I have my 2 big screens working and the one on the laptop. The HDMI connection was a breeze for the first monitor, thought I was going to have it easy with second after advice from trusted person. There you go, life has its twists. Again, many thanks for the help.

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