F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Your monitor seems to be behaving oddly.

Your monitor seems to be behaving oddly.

Your monitor seems to be behaving oddly.

M
mrcactusguy
Junior Member
8
03-25-2022, 04:22 PM
#1
Hey there, I’m new here and need some urgent assistance. I bought a VGA to DPI adapter so I could use my old monitor. It worked fine in BIOS, but once I logged in it would turn black and sometimes blink for about ten seconds before disappearing completely. I tried everything—installing drivers, changing ports—but it still doesn’t function. Even stranger, when I connect my TV as a second screen just to adjust settings, the display port cuts out and the TV comes back on when I unplug it. That issue disappeared, but my monitor remains unresponsive. I suspect the problem might be with the cable or adapter, but why does BIOS work perfectly? Could be a bad connection somewhere. Thanks for your help, I’m a bit anxious. P.S.: I have an R5 5500 and an RX 6600 for reference. Edited November 13, 2023 by yeetert69
M
mrcactusguy
03-25-2022, 04:22 PM #1

Hey there, I’m new here and need some urgent assistance. I bought a VGA to DPI adapter so I could use my old monitor. It worked fine in BIOS, but once I logged in it would turn black and sometimes blink for about ten seconds before disappearing completely. I tried everything—installing drivers, changing ports—but it still doesn’t function. Even stranger, when I connect my TV as a second screen just to adjust settings, the display port cuts out and the TV comes back on when I unplug it. That issue disappeared, but my monitor remains unresponsive. I suspect the problem might be with the cable or adapter, but why does BIOS work perfectly? Could be a bad connection somewhere. Thanks for your help, I’m a bit anxious. P.S.: I have an R5 5500 and an RX 6600 for reference. Edited November 13, 2023 by yeetert69

B
BladeOBlood
Member
190
03-25-2022, 08:06 PM
#2
Just to confirm: the PC connects to a display, then switches to a different adapter, and finally uses an adapter card. The BIOS usually starts with the lowest resolution your screen can show. This setup works fine when connecting the TV directly, but problems arise when the operating system tries to display at a higher resolution. You're likely seeing this because the PC thinks it can handle more detail when the TV isn't present and the monitor settings aren't recognized. With an adapter, it can't see the original display settings and assumes a higher resolution. Make sure your PC is set to the right resolution for the TV when it's not connected. A simple solution is to use remote access tools like Teamviewer or Parsec, and test the display settings without the TV.
B
BladeOBlood
03-25-2022, 08:06 PM #2

Just to confirm: the PC connects to a display, then switches to a different adapter, and finally uses an adapter card. The BIOS usually starts with the lowest resolution your screen can show. This setup works fine when connecting the TV directly, but problems arise when the operating system tries to display at a higher resolution. You're likely seeing this because the PC thinks it can handle more detail when the TV isn't present and the monitor settings aren't recognized. With an adapter, it can't see the original display settings and assumes a higher resolution. Make sure your PC is set to the right resolution for the TV when it's not connected. A simple solution is to use remote access tools like Teamviewer or Parsec, and test the display settings without the TV.

T
TheKroksBG
Member
209
03-25-2022, 10:14 PM
#3
It looks like the monitor cable might be interrupting the TV signal, though it seems to have resolved itself. Regardless of resolution settings, the issue persists. Overall, it suggests a driver or software problem that isn't easily identified. The pop-up about an unsupported video driver in Rainbow Six Siege was a clue, but I have the newest drivers installed. Your feedback is appreciated—it helped clarify some aspects!
T
TheKroksBG
03-25-2022, 10:14 PM #3

It looks like the monitor cable might be interrupting the TV signal, though it seems to have resolved itself. Regardless of resolution settings, the issue persists. Overall, it suggests a driver or software problem that isn't easily identified. The pop-up about an unsupported video driver in Rainbow Six Siege was a clue, but I have the newest drivers installed. Your feedback is appreciated—it helped clarify some aspects!