HDMI with just one Monitor


  1. Posts : 9
    64 Bit Ultimate N
       #1

    HDMI with just one Monitor


    I connected my computer to the monitor using the HDMI cable, but the screen went black/blank,
    I am under impression that HDMI is for TV or a second monitor! However my friends tells me HDMI is just new generation of graphic connection, and replace the older cables, and I have to set up my computer and drivers properly! I have tried everything, but still get the black screen , when using DVI everything works well! Any idea what to do?
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  2. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
       #2

    Have you selected HDMi input on the monitor itself?
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  3. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #3

    The only difference between DVI and HDMI is that HDMI carries the sound. It's a full audio/video cable in one.
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  4. Posts : 9
    64 Bit Ultimate N
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Qdos said:
    Have you selected HDMi input on the monitor itself?
    Of course I have, connecting the HDMI cable for VGA car to HDMI, as well I tried without the car, using the on board HDMI . Same black screen shows up.
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  5. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #5

    kujiransan,
    This would be a good time to add your system specs.....but of course you knew that.
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  6. Posts : 9
    64 Bit Ultimate N
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Hi there thanks to all of you, the problem was that the monitor came with HDMI cable only but its default was not auto switch to HDMI/DVI , I checked the menu and the default was DVI, wonder why they do that at the factory! After all one has to get a DVI cable and connect the monitor then switch to HDMI then use the cable!
    Once again thank you for you help! Very much appreciated!
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  7. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #7

    kujirasan said:
    Qdos said:
    Have you selected HDMi input on the monitor itself?
    Of course I have, connecting the HDMI cable for VGA car to HDMI, as well I tried without the car, using the on board HDMI . Same black screen shows up.
    Hmmmm.
    You're welcome.
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