PowerSpec B943 -- Connecting Second Monitor

BlaineFred

I used two monitors with my old desktop. I bought it reconditioned so it must have been set up for two monitors.

I bought my B943 two weeks ago, and I am having trouble connecting and setting up a second monitor

I use Windows 11 Pro.

My monitors have HDMI outputs. I tried a splitter but that resulted in two identical displays. Not what I wanted.

I then used an adaptor and connected the HDMI cable to a USB port. The result was a dark screen.

I researched the web, and many say to got to Settings and Display, etc. But I never get the results that the instructions on the web say.

I also right clicked on the screen and then Display. But no results like hose shown on the web with two boxes, one with a "1" and the other with a "2".

I probably have to connect to another port. Don't know which one, and I also don't know if I have the proper cable and/or adapter.

Would greatly appreciate your help.

Regards,

Fred

PowerSpec_MikeW

@BlaineFred

This model has a single HDMI out. You'll need additional hardware to run the second monitor. There are two easy options.

1. USB to HDMI adapter. Keep in mind this is basically an external video card. It's going to run on a DisplayLink Driver.
2. Add a GPU that'll support several additional models. Unit has a 750W PSU, it's ready to upgrade.

Example of a USB adapter that would work: https://www.microcenter.com/product/660080/j5create-usb-31-%28gen-1-type-a%29-male-to-hdmi-female-display-adapter-31-in-white

Example of a card, little more expensive than you absolutely need but gives you options for up to five monitors: https://www.microcenter.com/product/652552/asrock-intel-arc-a380-challenger-itx-overclocked-single-fan-6gb-gddr6-pcie-40-graphics-card

BlaineFred

To MikeW — Thank you very much. I bought and installed the USB adaptor by j5create.

Second monitor works great.

Fred

PaulL

Happy to hear that you were able to get this working Blaine!