Hi, how can i get an external monitor on a laptop to work from start up so i can see the prompt for a system recovery?

Zonny

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how can i get an external monitor on a laptop to work from start up so i can see the prompt for a system recovery?
 
I find that if you turn on the laptop and close the lid quickly, it will send the display to the external monitor. If you just leave it open, it may not work properly or you will need to use the function key to swap the monitor display (Fn and one of the F keys usually).