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June 24th, 2023 22:00

I cannot connect 2 monirors

Inspiron 5400 AIO

Inspiron 5400 AIO

HI,

I have Inspiron 5400 AIO, I have connected 2 monitors to 2 HDMI ports.

but only 1 monitor is working.

it doesnt detect the 2nd monitor.

please help.

 

Thanks

9 Legend

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June 25th, 2023 07:00

The reason being one of the hdmi is for input.  It can not be used to connect to a monitor.  See the description for both hdmi ports below.

 

Inspiron 5400 aio back panel.jpg

 

3.  HDMI-out port

Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

4.  HDMI-in port

Connect a gaming console, Blu-ray player, or other HDMI-out enabled device.

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June 25th, 2023 19:00

Since you only have one HDMI-OUT on this PC model, you might consider getting a USB3>video dongle with the right type video port for your monitor, eg USB3>HDMI, USB3>DisplayPort...

Just make sure the dongle supports your version of Windows and the "recommended" (aka: "native" or "optimum") resolution of the monitor you'll connect to the dongle.

 

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