Multiple monitor order changes when macbook pro awakes

OS: Ventura 13.0.1

MacBook Pro (2021) 16" M1 Max/32GB


I have an old problem re-surfaced in Ventura that I wonder if anyone can help with?


I run two external displays, only 1080 HD displays, one connected directly to the HDMI port, the second connected via USB-C (Genuine Apple HDMI to USB-c media adaptor).


They are not disconnected at all, and remain connected to the mac in the home office. I seem to have a problem when I wake the MacBook up the displays change order from what I set.


Now once I change the order it's fine for the rest of the day, but if the mac sleeps, when I awake it the monitors default back to a different order.


Its starting to drive me a little crazy, and changing the order of the displays is now also an extra menu down to change it again!


Is there a known issue here in OS Ventura?

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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 3:50 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2023 7:18 AM

I have two 4K Monitors. Same connections... 1 HDMI and 1 USB-C

Ventura 13.2.1

The computer awakes and the monitors rearrange all the time. It's tedious to keep changing them back. Please help with a solution.

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May 4, 2023 4:01 AM in response to iPadJ

I have the same issue. Almost every time MacBook Pro M1 Pro wakes up from sleeping two monitors out of three get switched. This is really annoying. Only the main display stays always the same.

I use Ventura 13.3.1. However there was the same issue with previous Ventura release, too.

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Jan 8, 2023 2:42 PM in response to iPadJ

Hello iPadJ,


If the display arrangement is not being retained, you'll want to get the computer updated to the current version of Ventura. At this time, it would be 13.1. You can download the latest version in System Settings > General in the sidebar > Software Update on the right.


Update macOS on Mac


If the display arrangement still won't save after sleep/wake, you'll want to contact Apple to report the issue: Get Support


Cheers!

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Jul 17, 2023 2:28 PM in response to iPadJ

Solution

first upgrade to new IOS , adjust the underscan scan first till you see the whole screen, then select custom and set as calibrated . if you reboot your Macbook M1 or M2 , you will see the display setting is saved and stay the same

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Oct 11, 2023 8:28 AM in response to iPadJ

Try this, it works for me


Before waking up the Mac, wake up all the displays manually by pressing the button on each display.


Now wake up on the Mac and everything should be in place where you left.


Ps: I have a Mac mini with 3 display setup -samsung 49", HP 27", and Samsung 4K 32"



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