Set Primary Display to HDMI

[Dudefoxlive]

Hi, I have a friend online that has the HP ENVY 15-J053CL laptop but uses it basically as a Desktop. It sits on her desk closed plugged into her TV with a USB keyboard and Mouse. Heres one problem. When she reboots she does not see anything until Windows boots. I know this is normal but is there a way to make it default to HDMI and Hows the BIOS and other stuff before booting Windows on her TV? I know Dell Sets their computers up so that if the display is either closed or unplugged it auto defaults to HDMI for display and i do like that. But HP does not do that. How/can this be done?

[The_Fossette]

@Dudefoxlive,

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I'll be glad to help you 🙂

I recommend you follow the below steps to make the TV as the default display. However, you will not get any display on the external devices until the Windows boots and the display drivers are loaded.

1. Connect the external monitor to the VGA or HDMI port on your laptop and power on the monitor.

2. Right-click an empty area of the Windows 8 desktop and select "Screen Resolution." Alternatively, type "screen resolution" while viewing the Start screen, click "Settings" and select "Adjust Screen Resolution."

3. Click the "Multiple Displays" drop-down menu and select "Extend These Displays." You cannot select a primary display when cloning your screen or showing a single monitor.

4. Click the external monitor from the top picture. If you have trouble identifying the monitor, click "Identify" to see a number on both screens. The number displayed on your monitor corresponds to the number on the graphic.

5. Check "Make This My Main Display" and click "Apply." Click "OK" to close the window.

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