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.

  • Bluefruit@lemmy.worldOP
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    4 days ago

    Unfortunately its a no name KVM I bought used off eBay so no specs I can find, but I think you and Blue_Morpho hit the nail on the head.

    I’m going to do some testing after work and see if I can maybe find specs, maybe a workaround if there is one. Was thinking of buying a new KVM anyways so if all else fails, I’ll just shop around.

    Thank you very much for your help.