2 Monitors from 1 source

[Andy]

Hey guys

I'm looking to run 2 monitors from one hdmi source. I bought something that I thought would do the job but when I connect the second monitor the first one goes all weird and starts flashing.

Anyone have any suggestions on which splitter to buy?

 

[Byker28i]

Whats the resolution of the monitors? With both added together are you going over the capabilities of your graphics card?

 

[neil_g]

what device is it and what gpu do you have. are you trying to duplicate the source to 2 screens or extend the desktop.

hdmi gets a bit funny with splitting signals when hdcp is involved.

 

[Andy]

I'm not sure bud

These are the monitors i am using:


And this is the computer: https://www.asus.com/Commercial-Desktop/EeeBox_PC_EB1033/

 

[Andy]

I'm trying to duplicate the screen

 

[neil_g]

what sort of splitter are you using?

might be worth trying something like this:

http://www.thatcable.com/product/HDMI-Splitter-1-Input-2-Output-Port-Distribution-Box

 

[Andy]

what sort of splitter are you using?

might be worth trying something like this:

http://www.thatcable.com/product/HDMI-Splitter-1-Input-2-Output-Port-Distribution-Box

I was using this http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Output-1-...b-For-HDTV-PS3-1080P-/131327456247?nav=SEARCH

I'll have a look at that one. Thanks.

 

[Andy]

what device is it and what gpu do you have. are you trying to duplicate the source to 2 screens or extend the desktop.

hdmi gets a bit funny with splitting signals when hdcp is involved.

Would it be easier to buy a vga splitter? Would that work better?

 

[PaulF]

Why not connect one monitor via HDMI and the other via VGA? set windows graphics to 'duplicate' to screens 1 and 2. Can't see a reason why that would not work.

It does state dual display support in the link above:
'With discrete graphics, it supports full HD 1080P playback and dual display output. The EB1033 is the ideal choice to keep your connected to the world.'