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   pinnerite to pinnerite   
   Re: 2nd Monitor problem   
   28 Sep 25 12:39:21   
   
   From: pinnerite@gmail.com   
      
   On Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:14:14 +0100   
   pinnerite  wrote:   
      
   > This morning my main computer (this one) came up but only one screen   
   > was working.   
   >   
   > The graphics card has 4 sockets. One HDMI and 3 DisplayPorts. Both my   
   > screens use HDMI, so they have adapters. I switched everything round   
   > and found both screens worked provided they were plugged into one   
   > particular displayport.   
   >   
   > Checking "Display" in system settings only shows one screen.   
   >   
   > Just before I clocked off for the night, I thought I would boot up on   
   > the Mint 22.1 install flashdrive.   
   >   
   > To my surprise, delight and consternation both screens came up.   
   >   
   > Now I need to work out where the fault lies in the software?   
   >   
   > Suggestions please. :(   
   >   
   > Alan   
   >   
      
   By switching to the instllation kernel 6.8.8-51, the problem disappeared!   
      
   Alan   
      
      
      
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   Linux Mint 22.1 kernel version 6.8.0-51-generic Cinnamon 6.4.8   
   AMD Ryzen 7 7700, Radeon RX 6600, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 2TB Barracuda   
      
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