NOTE: If you have an AMD graphics card, follow the instructions in the next section.

1.Click the Gnome Display Applet icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2.Select Configure Display Settings.

3.Click Detect Monitors.

4.Click the On radio button to the right of the display layout. If the default monitor is not detected, set the resolution and the refresh rate using your external monitor specifications. Change the rotation if desired. If the display requires mirroring, click the Mirror Screens check box.

NOTE: Click Default to change the external monitor to landscape mode.

5.Click Apply.

6.Click Close.

If your external monitor is not detected after pressing fn+f4, and you have an AMD graphics card, follow these steps:

1.Select Computer > More Applications > System > ATI Catalyst Control Center (as Superuser).

2.Enter your root password.

3.Select Display Manager from the right pane.

4.Click the Detect connected displays button.

5.Your display settings can be modified by clicking your monitor in the dialog box, and then selecting the Display properties tab or Multi-Displaytab.

6.After the settings are configured, click Apply, and then click OK. Your computer may require rebooting.

DisplayPort

The DisplayPort connects a compatible digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity.

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