Xmanager allows you to select a monitor for an X Window desktop in a multi-monitor system. You can choose a monitor from available monitors or a virtual screen which includes all monitors. For more information about multiple monitors, see Monitor Settings dialog box.

Make sure that the video color of all monitors is greater than 8 bits because Xmanager may not work correctly if one is 8-bit and others are greater than 8-bit.

To select a monitor for X desktop:

1. Run Xconfig.
2. Double-click on a profile. RESULT: A Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the Devices tab.
4. Click Monitor Settings. RESULT: A Monitor Settings dialog box opens.
5. In the Monitor to be used list, select an appropriate monitor.
6. Click OK.

To use all monitors as a single X desktop:

1. Run Xconfig.
2. Double-click on a profile. RESULT: A Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the Devices tab.
4. Click Monitor Settings. RESULT: A Monitor Settings dialog box opens.
5. In the Monitor to be used list, select Virtual Screen.

   Note: The Virtual Screen is shown when your system has multiple monitors.

6. Click OK.

To show a monitor selection dialog box at startup:

1. Run Xconfig.
2. Double-click on a profile. RESULT: A Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the Devices tab.
4. Click Monitor Settings. RESULT: A Monitor Settings dialog box opens.
5. Select the Show the Monitor Selector at startup check box.
6. Click OK.