Headless Secondary PC Display Settings

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I have a headless secondary PC connected to my primary PC in KVM mode. My primary PC monitors are 1920x1200.

My secondary PC has a graphics card and onboard graphics, both of which are capable of displaying 1920x1200 or higher. However, when I connect to my secondary PC it displays at max 1600x1200 resolution.

In the Windows Advanced Display Settings on the secondary PC, the display name is shown as "Wired Display" and the maximum resolution shown in "List All Modes" is 1600x1200. So, the display settings on the secondary PC are not offering 1920x1200 as a choice.

Does anyone know how the secondary PC "display" in a headless KVM arrangement is defined? It seems like Multiplicity on the primary PC must be providing that information, but I don't see any settings to change.

Thanks.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forward your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

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Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

In the Windows Advanced Display Settings on the secondary PC, the display name is shown as "Wired Display" and the maximum resolution shown in "List All Modes" is 1600x1200. So, the display settings on the secondary PC are not offering 1920x1200 as a choice.
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