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.