Enable immersive multi-monitor gaming and productivity by turning on NVIDIA Surround through the NVIDIA Control Panel.
What is NVIDIA Surround?
NVIDIA Surround is a feature that allows you to span a single game or application across multiple monitors, creating a unified, high-resolution display. This can significantly enhance gaming experiences and provide a larger workspace for productivity tasks.
Steps to Enable NVIDIA Surround
Turning on NVIDIA Surround typically involves accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel and configuring your connected displays. Here's a general guide:
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Multiple compatible monitors.
- An NVIDIA graphics card that supports Surround.
- The latest NVIDIA drivers installed.
- Monitors correctly connected to your graphics card ports.
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel
The first step is to open the NVIDIA Control Panel:
- Right-click on your desktop.
- Select "NVIDIA Control Panel" from the context menu.
Initiating the Setup
Within the NVIDIA Control Panel, navigate to the display configuration options:
- In the left-hand menu, under the '3D Settings' or 'Display' section, find and click on "Configure Surround, PhysX".
- On the right side of the window, you will see options for Surround. Check the box that says "Span displays with Surround".
Configuring Your Displays
After checking the box, you'll proceed to configure the layout and settings for your multi-monitor setup:
- You will then typically need to click "Configure..." to open the NVIDIA Surround setup window.
- This window displays your connected monitors. You will see representations of "your number one. And number two monitor here", and any other connected displays.
- In this setup, you choose the arrangement or topology of your monitors. For example, a common setup like the one mentioned in the reference is a "one times two topology", which means one row of two monitors placed side-by-side. You select how your physical monitors are laid out virtually.
- Verify the monitor order and orientation to match your physical setup.
Adjusting Settings
After selecting the topology, you may need to adjust other settings:
- Resolution: Set the combined resolution for your Surround display.
- Bezel Correction: This feature compensates for the physical bezels (frames) around your monitors, preventing elements from being hidden behind them and creating a more seamless experience. You can adjust this during the setup process.
Finalizing and Applying
Once you are satisfied with the configuration:
- Follow any remaining on-screen prompts.
- Click "Apply" to activate NVIDIA Surround.
Your monitors should now function as a single large display, ready for Surround-compatible applications and games.
