How to Set up Multiple Monitors in Ubuntu

VGA cables are used to send video information between your monitor and your computer.

Attaching more than one monitor to your computer allows you to extend your work space across multiple screens. It can also be used to display the same information on two different screens. Linux Ubuntu users can set up multiple monitors through the Display Preferences utility. This utility can be used to detect new monitors, determine how the monitors should be arranged and mirror the monitors, if desired.

Instructions

1. 

   VGA cables are used to send video information between your monitor and your computer.

   Attach the monitors to your computer by plugging the VGA cable of each monitor into the computer's open VGA ports. A VGA port will have a section with 15 holes that correspond to the 15 pins on the VGA cable. Secure the cable to the computer using the thumb screws.

2. Click on the "Preferences" option under the "System" menu.

3. Click on the "Display" option. This will open the "Display Preferences" window.

4. Click the "Detect Monitors" button. This will force the operating system to search for all the monitors that are currently attached to the computer.

5. Highlight each of the monitors in the monitor display window and click the "On" radio button.

6. Uncheck "Mirror Screens," unless you want both monitors to show the same display.

7. Arrange the monitors by dragging the monitor icons in the monitor display window.

8. Click the "Apply" button to save your changes.

References

• The Geek Stuff: How to Set up Multiple Monitors in Ubuntu