App1eG33k

Q: Dual monitor login issue!

Hey

 

I've got dual monitors - please see below for your information

 

Left side: NEC MultiSync LCD 2080UX+ (Standing as portrait mode)

 

Right side: Apple Cinema Display 30" (standing as landscape mode)

 

why do I get starup/login on the left side monitor and NOT in right monitor?

 

Right now I'm using Yosemite however before it work just fine on Mavericks osx by showing login on the right side.

Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 4:37 AM

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  • by ollieparker,

    ollieparker ollieparker Oct 17, 2014 6:47 AM in response to App1eG33k
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    Oct 17, 2014 6:47 AM in response to App1eG33k

    I am also having this issue on my Mac mini following the Yosemite installation. I used to have my primary desktop load up on the left, leaving my right desktop free. Now, following the OS update, the login screen loads on the left but then the primary desktop is set to the right and it can't be changed. I've swapped over where the monitors are plugged in but the primary desktop still loads on the right. How can this be the case?

     

    Any assistance on how this can be resolved would be appreciated.

  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Oct 17, 2014 6:59 AM in response to App1eG33k
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    Oct 17, 2014 6:59 AM in response to App1eG33k

    System Preferences -> Displays -> Arrange, where is the white menu bar located?

     

    The login screen should be on the display with the menu bar indicator.  Try draging the menu bar in the arrangement display to the other monitor in the arrangement.

     

     

    If that is not happening, this would be a change from previous Mac OS X releases.

  • by App1eG33k,

    App1eG33k App1eG33k Oct 17, 2014 7:18 AM in response to BobHarris
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    Oct 17, 2014 7:18 AM in response to BobHarris

    Hi Bob Harris,

     

    It was working just fine in Mavericks v10.9.5, I did that too in Yosemite but still no luck buddy!

     

    Cinema HD.png

  • by App1eG33k,

    App1eG33k App1eG33k Oct 17, 2014 7:19 AM in response to ollieparker
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    Oct 17, 2014 7:19 AM in response to ollieparker

    I'm still surprise nobody mention during Yosemite beta tester?

  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Oct 17, 2014 7:29 AM in response to App1eG33k
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    Oct 17, 2014 7:29 AM in response to App1eG33k

    I would encourage you to file a bug or feature enhancement with Apple at either:

     

    BugReporter

    <http://bugreporter.apple.com>

    Free ADC (Apple Developer Connection) account needed for BugReporter.

    Anyone can get a free account at:

    https://developer.apple.com/register/index.action

     

    And/Or

     

    Mac OS X Feedback

    <http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html>

    IPod Touch Feedback

    <http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodtouch.html>

     

    The more people that report a problem, the more likely it will receive a higher priority.  Plus each report will have a different perspective that can help the developer identify the root cause.

  • by Bobby Rods,

    Bobby Rods Bobby Rods Oct 19, 2014 2:31 PM in response to BobHarris
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    Oct 19, 2014 2:31 PM in response to BobHarris

    I'm having the same or a similar issue.  I use a Mac Book Pro with a second monitor connected via HDMI port.  With Mavericks, I was able to boot computer and use the second external monitor to log in as that's where the log in screen appeared.  I was able to enter my password using my bluetooth apple keyboard/mouse.  Now with upgrade, I am only able to log in on MBP monitor using built in keyboard.  The log in screen does not appear on the 2nd monitor!

     

    Can't figure out how to fix this issue. 

  • by mojomoto,

    mojomoto mojomoto Oct 19, 2014 6:52 PM in response to Bobby Rods
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    Oct 19, 2014 6:52 PM in response to Bobby Rods

    My login screen is different from my Primary Monitor as well which is not the case before Yosemite, very annoying.

     

    Hopefully, Apple would fix it soon.

  • by App1eG33k,

    App1eG33k App1eG33k Oct 20, 2014 1:46 AM in response to BobHarris
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    Oct 20, 2014 1:46 AM in response to BobHarris

    thank you for the detail...i shall follow up soon as possible.

     

    hopefully next update would patch things up

  • by icerabbit,

    icerabbit icerabbit Nov 15, 2014 12:49 PM in response to App1eG33k
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    Nov 15, 2014 12:49 PM in response to App1eG33k

    I am having similar problems.

    Mac mini '12 16GB 256SSD

    24" display 1920x1200 + menubar  + arranged right, HDMI (main screen)

    19" display 1440x900 rotated 90deg (portrait) + arranged left, TB to DVI  (side screen to review online data, text documents pdf files, ...)

     

    Sometimes randomly the login will appear on either screen.

    Equally randomly one or both screen will flicker on/off during startup and then one of the screens may remain black, typically the login one, rather than have the colored background

     

    Most annoyingly every time my system wakes from sleep, every program window on the 24" screen is narrowed to 900px wide (as if to fit the 19" portrait screen) and in my opinion worse, almost every application window is moved about 240px down from the top menu bar, as to align with the horizontal bottom of the 19" portrait screen. ( 240px diff between 1200 & 1440)  So several times a day I'm resizing and rearranging my app windows.

     

    Also seemingly random, I can be in the Finder, Safari, pick any app. Through whatever action there will be a popup or confirmation dialog; and even though I"m on the 24" screen ... that extra dialog comes to the side screen!  Last one was emptying the trash, bottom right of 24" screen ... confirmation popup centered on the 19" screen ... two feet over to the left!

     

    Can't do a full screen with menu bar?

     

    If I do one app like open office or libre office full screen, then when I switch to Safari or Finder to look up text or a document, poof my full screen office app disappears ... as if I'm not allowed to have two things going at once.  I can only bypass it by manually maximizing apps on both screens.

     

    I've also had major problems with apps not properly resizing to a smaller screen. They seem to exist in a virtual large screen. So if you try to push something from the 24" to the 19", it will remain at whatever size I had it on the large screen, without any access to the resize handle.

     

    It really makes me wonder sometimes what Apple is doing to have these functional regressions and/or bugs.

     

    The screen shot from AppleG33k above, does give me a hint try to realign the portrait one vertically higher. Both my screens are physically top aligned, so I have it factual in arrangement, ... but maybe cheating that may help with the vertical repositioning until Apple fixes this.

  • by mojomoto,

    mojomoto mojomoto Nov 17, 2014 9:15 PM in response to icerabbit
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    Nov 17, 2014 9:15 PM in response to icerabbit

    OS X update 10.10.1 appears to fix the issue today.

     

    Thanks for the update.

  • by mojomoto,

    mojomoto mojomoto Nov 18, 2014 6:34 AM in response to mojomoto
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    Nov 18, 2014 6:34 AM in response to mojomoto

    Well. It only worked after the update restart but not after a shut down.

  • by App1eG33k,

    App1eG33k App1eG33k Nov 18, 2014 6:43 AM in response to mojomoto
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    Nov 18, 2014 6:43 AM in response to mojomoto

    I was hoping OS X update 10.10.1 would patch thing up but unfortunately not.

     

    This update 10.10.1 is for only:


    - Improves Wi-Fi reliability
    - Improves reliability when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server
    - Improves reliability sending Mail messages when using certain email service providers
    - Improves reliability when connecting to remote computers using Back to My Mac

     

    Nothing about Dual monitors...

  • by icerabbit,

    icerabbit icerabbit Nov 18, 2014 8:08 AM in response to App1eG33k
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    Nov 18, 2014 8:08 AM in response to App1eG33k

    No change for me with 10.10.1 release with regards to dual displays. All issues as posted previously persist.

     

    Including windows narrowing and moving down. Not to hijack this thread, but anybody seen that behavior?

    So far it seems like I'm alone with Applications resized smaller and repositioned after deep sleep with dual displays  

     

    Guess we all have to raise the same display bug problems again via OS X feedback to make sure they hear about the issue.

  • by icerabbit,

    icerabbit icerabbit Nov 18, 2014 8:12 AM in response to App1eG33k
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    Nov 18, 2014 8:12 AM in response to App1eG33k

    The list is actually a little bit broader    fortunately enough :

     

    The OS X Yosemite v10.10.1 Update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. This update:

    • Improves Wi-Fi reliability
    • Improves reliability when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server
    • Resolves an issue that may prevent Mail from sending messages through certain email service providers
    • Addresses an issue prevents connecting to remote computers using Back to My Mac
    • Resolves an issue where sharing services, Notification Center widgets and Actions may not be available
    • Addresses an issue that could cause Notification Center settings to not be retained after a restart
    • Addresses an issue that might prevent the Mac App Store from displaying certain updates
    • Addresses an issue that could prevent some Mac mini computers from waking from sleep
    • Resolves an issue that might prevent Time Machine from displaying older backups
    • Addresses an issue that might prevent entering text in Japanese

     

     

    As they did fix the mac mini login bug (whereby you get an unresponsive system at login if you use external speakers or headphones - present since beta 2!) which I'm glad that one is finally resolved after all these months. 

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