Hi all, using Pop!os on my main machine and have Windows on my work PC. I use a KVM switch to go between them.
This works pretty well for the most part but one thing that’s annoying is when the KVM is set to the Windows PC, and I turn on my main PC, it will turn on, but it won’t output to any monitor after I switch to it.
When the KVM is switched to the main PC before booting, it boots and displays to my 3 monitors without issue.
I assume this is due to my main PC trying to find an output and if it can’t find one, just boot without, I just don’t know how to change that behavior and searching online for documentation or similar issues hasn’t gotten me any results unfortunately.
I’m using Wayland as well if that makes a difference. AMD 7700 XT GPU.
It seems this would be managed by systemd?I’m still learning the more in depth technical bits with Linux so please correct me if I’m wrong. I’m all about trying to learn.
The problem is the kvm isn’t emulating edid. It’s a horrible problem that shouldn’t exist. It makes most kvms useless. It’s not mentioned in reviews that most kvms sold don’t actually work.
Look for a kvm that supports edid emulation and does it with the resolution/refresh that you need ( for example DP 1.4)
That makes sense, was thinking of buying a new KVM so that’s likely the path I’ll take.
Much appreciated.