Select the Wireless display or dock option.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 should now detect the external monitor. Quick note: If you have only one monitor, the option will not be present since it's only available when connecting multiple displays. (Optional) Under the "Rearrange your displays" section, click the Detect button in the bottom-right corner (if applicable). Under the "Multiple displays" section, click the Detect button to connect to the external monitor. To detect a second monitor manually on Windows 10, use these steps:
How to fix external monitor connection issues via SettingsĪfter concluding that there isn't a physical problem with the connection, monitor, or device, you can use the Settings app to force the system to detect the second monitor. You can find more choices in our best 4K monitor roundup. In the event that the problem is the monitor, or you are in the market for a new one, the HP Z27 is our top pick right now. If the basic troubleshooting steps outlined above do not fix the second monitor, you can troubleshoot the software.
Update the external monitor firmware to help fix bugs and compatibility issues (uncommon).If you have a Surface Pro 7 connected to a dock station, disconnect it and try to connect the monitor directly into the tablet to confirm the problem is not the dock.Disconnect all peripherals (such as printers, cameras, and USB devices) to confirm none of the other devices are conflicting with the monitor.Connect another known working monitor to determine that the issue is not the graphics card.Connect the monitor to another computer to see whether the problem is with the monitor.Change ports if the monitor and graphics card include multiple ports.DisplayPort and HDMI come in different versions, which means you must also check the manufacturer for requirement details to ensure you have the correct cable.
Try a different signal cable to confirm you are not dealing with a bad cable.Disconnect the signal cable from both ends, wait about a minute, and reconnect it again firmly.