2nd monitor setup for Hp pavilion all-in-one

[A4Apollo]

Hey there! @Britt2, Welcome to HP forums.

I understand you would like to know how to connect the second monitor your all-in-one PC.

Don't worry I'll try to help you out.

Did you make any changes to the monitor?

Are you trying to extend, mirror or duplicate the display?

What cables are used to connect the monitor?

Have you tried checking with different video cables?

Please provide the product number of your PC to assist you better.

As you mentioned you would like to know how to connect the second monitor your all-in-one PC.

I have checked the specifications of your PC please find the ports on your PC listed below.

Back I/O ports

USB 2.0: 2
USB 3.0: 1
DC power in
Power indicator LED
LAN (Ethernet)
HDMI
Hard Drive activity LED

Bottom I/O ports

Memory card reader
Headphone/Microphone
USB 3.0 charging
USB 3.0 type-C

According to the specifications you can connect only one display to your PC using an HDMI cable.

You cannot connect any display to the USB-C port as that particular port support data transfer and charging.

Use the following instructions to either extend or duplicate the desktop with a second monitor:

1.Right-click anywhere on the desktop.

2.Click Display Settings.

If only one monitor is showing in the window, first verify that the connections are secure between the monitors and the computer. Then, click Detect. If Windows does not recognize both monitors, click Identify. The numbers 1 2, or 3 are shown on the monitor icons to help you identify the monitors.

If Display, Resolution, Orientation, or Multiple displays selections in the Screen Resolution window are dimmed, not allowing you to make the desired changes, see; Configuring the display with the display driver.

3.Use the Multiple displays drop-down list to select one of the following options:

• Duplicate these displays: Show the entire desktop on both displays. 

• Extend these displays: Stretch the desktop across the two displays.

• Show desktop only on 1: Use only display 1 and show nothing on display 2.

• Show desktop only on 2: Use only display 2 and show nothing on display 1.

4.(Optional) To change the direction of the desktop extension (usually left or right to match how the displays are physically positioned), select a monitor and drag it to the desired position.

5.When done, click Apply.

Refer this article to know more information about using two or more monitors.

Also, refer the product specifications page of your PC for more information.

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[Bentley7777]

I'm tryning to add a second monitor. The mouse doesn't work. Only my home screen appears when I turn on the second monitor. No functionality. Please help.

[kevin-t]

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