Windows display configurations and Radeon programs present monitors with varying counts.
Windows display configurations and Radeon programs present monitors with varying counts.
I recently reconfigured three monitors on my home PC... Windows indicates the monitors are arranged in one specific order, whereas the Radeon software shows a different layout. I attempted to rearrange the cables to align them, but now I worry I’ve made things worse. If I connect either of the two external monitors (the center and right ones shown below) into the far left port, the system fails to recognize any connection. Cable 1 (my center monitor) seems to function across all ports, while cables 2 and 3 work in ports 2 and 3 regardless of orientation—yet they only operate correctly in this particular setup. The main problem is that applications and games launch randomly on any screen, and when they power down and restart, previously saved content appears on a different display. This is becoming increasingly frustrating. To make matters worse, my Start button now stops working unpredictably, requiring a full restart to regain functionality. Please help me preserve my sanity before this becomes a costly hassle.
The game must begin on the screen you set as the primary display in Windows. For the AMD drivers, consider uninstalling them, using DDU Display Driver Uninstaller to clear the old setup, and then install the newest version. After that, add the drivers for each monitor you have.
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So far, I’ve removed and reinstalled drivers without any noticeable changes. The games still occasionally launch on screens other than the one I set as my primary display in Windows—like jumping to another screen when I press Alt-tab out of ESO. That also occurred on my old PC, so it might be related to how ESO handles multi-monitor setups.
I’ve also noticed this happening near the PC or when I sit down to play, with random USB device connection and disconnection sounds appearing as if a new device has been detected or every time I turn on the displays after being away. I’m curious if this is connected to my Logitech peripherals (speakers, headset, mouse, keyboard) through G-Hub or something similar involving the monitors.
Since I haven’t plugged the USB hub into the main monitor, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact cause. Also, turning off low-power mode didn’t stop the issue, so it probably isn’t related to that setting. I’m hoping this is just another unrelated problem that’s confusing me.
It turned out there was a recognized flaw in LG monitors that had been acknowledged for more than two years but never addressed by LG. I’ll trust Windows over any AMD recommendations. Concerning the monitors: The problem appears to be that when they power down (enter deep sleep), they lose connection, which explains the reconnect sounds and the erratic behavior Windows notices when I wake them. Until now, the only workaround has been using a blank screensaver that turns the screen black but doesn’t fully shut it off—preferable to dealing with frequent disconnections and screen movement. In short... avoid buying LG monitors as their customer support is largely unreliable.