AOC USB as only monitor?

Cloroxbottle · 01-04-2019, 01:39 AM

So I did get the fit headless. It doesn't seem to matter whether it is plugged in or not as the AOC USB still behaves exactly the same - as the "extended" desktop for a phantom display. I can click on the start menu and get it to pull up... But any time you launch anything, that window doesn't show (although the icon shows on the Taskbar).

This is regardless of whether I select "Duplicate displays" or "Show only on 1" or "Show only on 2" in the multiple displays option before shutting down.

The only time the AOC USB monitor works properly - that is, launched windows appear on it - is with

1. A real HDMI monitor is plugged in and "duplicate displays" is selected
2. A real HDMI monitor is plugged in and "Show only on 2" is selected.

In all other configurations I've seen it only behaves as an extended desktop. You're right, you would think that a fit headless would solve this but for some reason it doesn't unless theres an addiotional software configuration step for it that I'm missing.

Any other suggestions?

When I go to the Device Manager I see two items under Display Adapters:

- E1759Fwu
- Intel 620

Should I try uninstalling or disabling the Intel 620 drivers and just leave the display link driver installed? Slightly worried that if I try this that it will render the machine unbootable.

Anything to change in the Bios? or...?

I have a hard time believing that this can't be accomplished given that a USB powered monitor is the ideal monitor for something like a NUC.

AlbanRampon · 01-06-2019, 05:20 AM

Hello,
You shouldn't disable the Intel GPU. That's what computes the graphics. Usually it has no effect.
When something is in the wrong display, you can move it by using Windows + Shift + Arrow keys.
How many displays do you see in Windows display settings and what is the name of the headless monitor?
Kind regards,
Alban

Cloroxbottle · 01-07-2019, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlbanRampon

Hello,
You shouldn't disable the Intel GPU. That's what computes the graphics. Usually it has no effect.
When something is in the wrong display, you can move it by using Windows + Shift + Arrow keys.
How many displays do you see in Windows display settings and what is the name of the headless monitor?
Kind regards,
Alban

So I started the machine and picked the "settings" option from the main menu. As expected, the AOC display operated as the extended display. I used Windows + Shift + Right Arrow to move the launched settings window onto the AOC so I could see it.

The display options showed the Fit Headless as Monitor 1, the AOC as Monitor 2, and the mode as extended. I changed it to "Show Only On 2". Let me see if this survives a restart.

Cloroxbottle · 01-07-2019, 06:51 PM

So that seems to have worked. The "show only on 2" setting has survived both a shutdown and cold start and a restart. So the key is that the AOC monitor defaults to the extended "2nd" desktop regardless of what you select with two screens connected before shutdown.

To make this work, attach a fit headless to the HDMI port, start the machine, and then use the Windows-Shift-Arrow keys to bring the settings window into view on the AOC monitor after you lauch it. From there you can go to display settings and change the "extend" option to "show only on 2". Shut the machine down and restart and it should behave properly from then on.

01-04-2019, 01:39 AM	#1
Cloroxbottle Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 5	So I did get the fit headless. It doesn't seem to matter whether it is plugged in or not as the AOC USB still behaves exactly the same - as the "extended" desktop for a phantom display. I can click on the start menu and get it to pull up... But any time you launch anything, that window doesn't show (although the icon shows on the Taskbar). This is regardless of whether I select "Duplicate displays" or "Show only on 1" or "Show only on 2" in the multiple displays option before shutting down. The only time the AOC USB monitor works properly - that is, launched windows appear on it - is with 1. A real HDMI monitor is plugged in and "duplicate displays" is selected 2. A real HDMI monitor is plugged in and "Show only on 2" is selected. In all other configurations I've seen it only behaves as an extended desktop. You're right, you would think that a fit headless would solve this but for some reason it doesn't unless theres an addiotional software configuration step for it that I'm missing. Any other suggestions? When I go to the Device Manager I see two items under Display Adapters: - E1759Fwu - Intel 620 Should I try uninstalling or disabling the Intel 620 drivers and just leave the display link driver installed? Slightly worried that if I try this that it will render the machine unbootable. Anything to change in the Bios? or...? I have a hard time believing that this can't be accomplished given that a USB powered monitor is the ideal monitor for something like a NUC. Last edited by Cloroxbottle; 01-04-2019 at 02:53 PM.

01-06-2019, 05:20 AM	#2
AlbanRampon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 1,685	Hello, You shouldn't disable the Intel GPU. That's what computes the graphics. Usually it has no effect. When something is in the wrong display, you can move it by using Windows + Shift + Arrow keys. How many displays do you see in Windows display settings and what is the name of the headless monitor? Kind regards, Alban __________________ Alban Rampon Senior product manager, universal docking stations and accessories Where to download the latest DisplayLink drivers How to clean up a corrupted installation How to report issues to DisplayLink for a speedy resolution

01-07-2019, 06:51 PM	#4
Cloroxbottle Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 5	So that seems to have worked. The "show only on 2" setting has survived both a shutdown and cold start and a restart. So the key is that the AOC monitor defaults to the extended "2nd" desktop regardless of what you select with two screens connected before shutdown. To make this work, attach a fit headless to the HDMI port, start the machine, and then use the Windows-Shift-Arrow keys to bring the settings window into view on the AOC monitor after you lauch it. From there you can go to display settings and change the "extend" option to "show only on 2". Shut the machine down and restart and it should behave properly from then on.