Second monitor not displaying desktop/picture

InsomniacTurtle

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So I've had this issue for a while and I can't seem to get a fix. My second monitor is hooked up to my motherboard so I can use the onboard graphics but no picture shows up on the other monitor, it only says "No video signal." I can drag and drop things onto the other monitor and move my mouse to it but I just can't see anything. I'd reaaaally like some help with this, thanks.
 

alexbd88

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Windows only allows one device to process graphics at a time. You have to choose between using the integrated graphics by plugging your monitor into the motherboard or your dedicated graphics card.

If you plan on doing any gaming whatsoever or watching high definition videos, your performance will be awful if you decide to use the onboard GPU.

If you want to use two monitors at once, your only option is to plug them into a capable graphics card.