Second Monitor doesn't work properly (Ubuntu 14.04, Dell XPS13 Dev. Edition (Intel HD4000))

Question

I fail at configuring a second monitor using Mini-Display-Port > HDMI cable > ASUS MX279 on Ubuntu 14.04, Dell XPS 13 Dev. Edition (latest Intel HD4000 drivers installed). Out of the box it worked first, then signal disappeared. I rebooted, signal disappeared again and did not reappear. (Also connection to monitor is no longer established).

Then I followed these instructions: Can I force VGA signal output even when xrandr shows 'disconnected'?

It did not work (cannot configure CRC1). I changed HDMI cable to pricier one, no success. I searched 3 hours for solutions and did not find a particular one to be used for a newbie like me... any ideas?

Can you run: sudo xrandr -q post the output. If this has been solved already, post your solution and mark. — kettlehell, Nov 20 '14 at 00:39

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 08 '15 at 00:35

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Suggest switching mini dp adapter.

I originally tried using an Apple Brand mini dp to vga adapter without success. I bought a StarTech (mini dp to 1 HDMI) and it solved my problem.

I've also used the StarTech mini dp to multi (VGA/HDMI/DVI) successfully.

answered Mar 08 '15 at 00:35

NotMy1RealName

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The dell adapter works well for me. – MikeJerome Mar 08 '15 at 00:57
Do have a model or link? Been testing a lot of the mini displayport adapters to multiple monitors, but I haven't figured it out just yet. – NotMy1RealName Mar 08 '15 at 01:39
Here is the one I'm using: http://accessories.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=332-2271 It is also available on Amazon. – MikeJerome Mar 08 '15 at 14:47

Second Monitor doesn't work properly (Ubuntu 14.04, Dell XPS13 Dev. Edition (Intel HD4000))

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