How do I make my Studio remember which monitor is which?

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I am having the same issue with three monitors as I posted here: Mac Studio + LG UltraGear QHD/2k = Worksp… - Apple Community

I don't know what the solution is, but when I had a chat with IOGEAR over the KVMP I am using (for two PCs and a Mac Studio), they indicated that the issue could be the fact that using a USB-C to DP adapter is the problem. Of course this itself is a problem since there is no actual DP outputs on the Mac Studio.

And I think they're on to something as my Mac mini (late-2018 Intel + eGPU / Radeon RX 580) doesn't have a problem with remembering which monitors are which when connecting the eGPU to the KVMP, because it's direct DP to DP and not USB-C to DP.

Hopefully someone more technical on this can look into it and maybe find some kind of solution.

All,

I have brought my problem (Studio Ultra with Studio Display and two outboard 27" Samsungs of 4K class) to the attention of Apple Support via text. I explained my problem and stated that several persons in a community support discussion had similar problems. A call-back from a higher level of support will happen soon in my case. The front-line tech advised: " I also encourage any and all of the individuals who may be experiencing issues to reach out to us directly by phone. We are always here and happy to help. The more people reporting this directly to us (outside of the public forums) the better. "

Based on this, I'd encourage all persons with this display location/file&desktop location/dock location anomaly to contact Apple directly, to develop some kind of a critical mass of input that will enable somebody with rank to address it.

Best to all,

Tony Gill

Honolulu

I'm sorry, but to pass the buck to the display manufacturers is nonsense. Are you trying to say that if I've bought a new mac studio, then I won't be able to use 2 brand new monitors from the same manufacturer because the mac studio might not be able to tell them apart?

if I've got one monitor connected to my hdmi port, which I want to use as my main monitor, and another connected to a usb-c port which I set as my extended monitor then surely ANY mac in 2022 should be able to remember which is which? Or am I expecting too much?

Still NOT WORKING. I have a monitor connected to the HDMI port on my NEW MAC STUDIO and another connected via USB-C. The USB-C connected monitor didn't even start up just now, after the apple update.

Come on APLLE sort this out

Not sure if this is helpful or not, but I have x2 Benq 32 inch 4k identical displays connected to my Mac Studio Ultra and it has always remembered which is the main display and which is the extended display. I have noticed however that it can sometimes take a fairly long time for the displays to come on and when they do certain application windows will be scaled down and bunched into the bottom left-hand corner of the main display.

Hi,

Thanks for the info.

I’ve tried everything to resolve the issue but so far nothing has worked.

I think it’s a software issue and I’m hoping Apple come up with a solution asap. I know other people are having the same problem.

I hope it works for you, but I've tried that and it didn't last.

My 2 displays are identified as xxxx(1) and xxxx(2). The most common issue for me now is the screen resolution setting. It's 50/50

whether or not it's been altered on start up. The screen orientation has been OK for a while, ie which is the main screen and which is left and right. However I still occasionally have the issue of the secondary display not coming on at all. I have to disconnect it and reconnect it to get it to come on, or reboot.

This issue will only grow as they sell more studio machines. They need to come up with a fix, for instance..

if (display 'A' = display 'B'){

assign id via port connection

}

Question for the group:

Can anyone suggest a list of monitors that are compliant with Apple's multi-display system (and thus won't get confused as to display arrangement, location of dock, or location of desktop files)?

Or, if not a list, what specifications must look for when selecting a monitor?

Apple is NOT going to tweak their software to cover the defects in other manufacturer's products. Products should meet the Industry Standards without hacks.

If you want to apply pressure, apply to Samsung to "get with the program" and remove that defect.

Apple will issue an update to their defective OS release in due course. It takes a long time for Apple to admit they got it wrong, ie the touch bar, the SD card slot etc etc.

Unfortunately a lot of Apple devotees have a habit of displaying moronic tendencies. As can be seen on this forum..

This is just more of the same absolutist unhelpfulness. Apple frequently fixes and works around issues with third party products. Software can be fixed easily; hardware can't. Apple itself has a long history of not conforming to standards correctly; None of these companies are perfect, but they have to figure out how to get along.

If you have nothing constructive to add to the conversation I suggest you stop commenting.

Further to the above, I've spent two and a half hours today escalating the issue up through the Apple tech support system and performing remote diagnostics on my Mac, Studio Display, and Samsung screens. The investigation was thorough. The supervisor in charge was made aware of all issues known to me, including those in this thread. Apparently, engineering will be brought in. We are due for a followup call in a week.

Best to all,

TG

That sounds promising. The problem will only grow as they sell more Mac Studio's, so sooner or later they're going to have to come up with a fix. After all, they sold it to me on the basis that it would support multiple displays. They didn't say except this display, or that display.

Keep us updated..

Using new apple silicon MacBook Pro. 2 displays. Have to redo positioning and resolution settings all the freaking time. Even the brightness is constantly getting reset to something lower. Very very annoying, especially after the 100th time.