I have recently returned to Linux and am attempting to setup my new PC rig. I've run into issues with the way my monitors are setup. I have done a fresh install of Lubuntu (You can view the version here).I have connected two identical BenQ monitors to my GTX 980 both running DVI-DVI interfaces. Because they are both using DVI when I run zrandr
the only interface I am able to see if DVI-O (See the output here and correct me if I am wrong).
Using the GUI Monitor tool I am experiencing the same fault where it only detects one monitor as the output. I doubt this was a driver fault but I have tested Using X.Org Z Server - Nouveau display driver
and Nvidia Binary Driver version 352.63
and neither have allowed me to expand the screen (not that I expected it to). Just to confirm, the following may be of help: LSMOD command.
Now I have attempted to run the ARandR tool to see if it is able to distinguish the difference, but AFAIK it's just a front end for running a script to amend the display settings, similar to the default tool.
Is there any method I can use to have both screens run using DVI interfaces and have them extend and not duplicate?
Update 1
Using my GTX 980, I run the top screen off HDMI to DVI and the second screen natively DVI to DVI, I receive the same fault as above.
Update 2
I am running one BenQ from HDMI to HDMI as the main display and the other display as DVI to DVI. Randr and the default application now notice it as a display yet the monitor itself indicates it has no video input - the HDMI cable cannot be faulty on this, as I nicked it from my other PC rig just now to test.
Update 3
I have been looking around in the community and have found the following: