[BUG] PC freezes when starting SteamVR while having more than one monitor

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ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux#348 · opened 2020-05-05 by Draic · updated 2021-11-09 · 4 comments · github

DDraic 2020-05-05 github

Describe the bug
PC freezes when starting SteamVR while having multiple monitors active. Starts without issues when disabling all monitors but one.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Enable second monitor in nvidia-settings to expand desktop
start SteamVR
System will be unresponsive. Headset does start (green light, white screens)

Expected behavior
SteamVR should start like it does when only a single monitor is used

System Information (please complete the following information):

Distribution: Manjaro
SteamVR version: 1.12.2 beta (1.11 had the same issue)
Steam client version: 1588299357
Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
Graphics driver version: Nvidia 440.82
Gist for SteamVR System Information: https://gist.github.com/Draic/f97dc1b2a996a8223cc2813da94e101c

Additional context
When I first tried out my Index, I could start SteamVR once with multiple monitors, but second start would result in freeze like described above. Now the freeze also happens on first startup.

Bbeniwtv 2020-05-08 github

I'm on AMD, and I sometimes see this issue as well, albeit very seldom.

VVedrillan 2020-07-03 github

Having the exact same issue.

PC will freeze if I start steamvr with 2 monitors connected. During the "freeze" I can see the headset trying to display stuff but will ultimately freeze as well. Then if I disconnect 1 of the monitor I can start steamvr with no issue.

I am using Manjaro as well with all the same versions as @Draic.

FFl0ux 2021-03-28 github

I used to have this bug on Ubuntu and then I switched to Manjaro. This bug does not occures anymore. Maybe it is fixed by a newer kernel or mesa version.

CChrisJAllan 2021-11-09 github

What desktop environments are you all using? I'm using i3 and have never had an issue with two monitors.

Nothing extracted yet.