Mini PC Setup: Dual Menu

Out-of-box setup checklist for running two DigitalPour menus on two TVs from one mini PC. Windows 11 Pro.

For setting up a single menu on one TV, see Mini PC Setup: Single Menu.

Before you begin. Have your Wi-Fi network name and password available, along with the mini PC and its power adapter, two TVs or displays, two HDMI cables, a keyboard and mouse, and your two DigitalPour Menu IDs. See Hardware Requirements for the devices we recommend. The mini PC must have two HDMI ports.

1. Connect the Hardware

Connect TV 1 to the mini PC using the first HDMI port.
Connect TV 2 to the mini PC using the second HDMI port.
Connect the power adapter.
Connect a keyboard and mouse.
Turn on both TVs or displays.
Select the correct HDMI input on each TV.
Power on the mini PC.

Both TVs should display an image from the computer once Windows has started.

2. Complete Windows 11 First-Time Setup

When Windows starts for the first time:

Select your Country/Region.
Select the correct Keyboard Layout.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Complete the Windows setup screens.
Set the computer name, if prompted, to something easy to identify, such as DigitalPour-Bar1.
Finish setup until you reach the Windows desktop.

3. Run Windows Update

Before installing DigitalPour, go to Start → Settings → Windows Update.

Click Check for updates.
Install all available Windows updates.
Restart the computer when prompted.
Return to Windows Update and check again.
Repeat until Windows reports that it is up to date.

4. Set Windows Update Active Hours

Windows can automatically restart the computer after installing updates. Setting Active Hours helps prevent Windows from restarting while your business is open and your DigitalPour menus are in use.

Go to Start → Settings → Windows Update → Advanced options → Active hours.

Find Active hours.
Change Adjust active hours from Automatically to Manually.
Set the Start time to when your business begins operating.
Set the End time to when your business closes.
Make sure the active-hours window covers the entire time your DigitalPour menus need to be displayed.
Close Settings when finished.

IMPORTANT: Active Hours primarily prevents Windows from automatically restarting the PC for updates during that period. Windows may still download or install updates in the background.

Recommended: Choose the widest Active Hours allowed by Windows that covers your normal business hours. If your business operates very late or 24 hours a day, contact DigitalPour Support for assistance configuring the computer.

5. Set Up the Two Displays

Go to Start → Settings → System → Display. You should see two numbered display boxes representing your two TVs.

Click Identify. A large number appears briefly on each TV so you can tell which is Display 1 and which is Display 2.

IMPORTANT: extend the displays. Under Multiple displays:

Select Extend these displays. Do not select "Duplicate these displays."

Extending the displays is what allows a different DigitalPour menu on each TV.

Arrange your displays.

Drag the numbered display boxes so they match the physical position of your TVs.
If TV 1 is physically on the left, place its display box on the left.
If TV 2 is physically on the right, place its display box on the right.
Click Apply.

This makes it easier to move the mouse and the DigitalPour menus between the two screens.

6. Set the Correct Resolution on Both Displays

Go to Settings → System → Display, then select Display 1.

Set Display Resolution to 1920 x 1080.
Set Scale to 100%.
Set Display Orientation to Landscape, unless DigitalPour has designed your menu for Portrait.
If HDR is enabled, turn HDR off.

Now select Display 2 and repeat:

Set Display Resolution to 1920 x 1080.
Set Scale to 100%.
Set Display Orientation to Landscape, unless DigitalPour has designed your menu for Portrait.
If HDR is enabled, turn HDR off.

IMPORTANT: Check these settings individually for both displays. Windows can assign different resolution and scaling settings to each TV.

7. Prevent the PC From Going to Sleep

Go to Settings → System → Power & battery → Screen, sleep & hibernate timeouts.

Set Turn off my screen when plugged in to Never.
Set Make my device sleep when plugged in to Never.

The computer needs to remain awake so both DigitalPour menus stay online.

8. Disable the Screen Saver

Search Windows for Change screen saver.

Set Screen saver to None.
Click Apply.
Click OK.

9. Set the Correct Date, Time and Time Zone

Go to Settings → Time & language → Date & time.

Turn Set time automatically on.
Turn Set time zone automatically on, or verify the correct time zone manually.
Confirm that the date and time shown are correct.

10. Check Internet Connection

Open a web browser.
Visit a website to confirm the computer has internet access.
If possible, use a wired Ethernet connection for the most reliable DigitalPour connection.
If using Wi-Fi, verify that the signal is strong at the location where the mini PC will permanently be installed.

11. Prepare Both TVs

Complete these steps on TV 1 and TV 2:

Disable the TV sleep timer.
Disable automatic power-off, if available.
Disable screen-saving or energy-saving features that automatically turn off the display.
Make sure the correct HDMI input is selected.
Confirm the Windows desktop fills the entire screen without the edges being cut off.

12. You Are Ready for DigitalPour

Before installing the DigitalPour menus, confirm:

Your mini PC is now ready for DigitalPour installation and configuration.

When DigitalPour Menu opens for the first time, you will be prompted for a Menu ID.

Enter the Menu ID provided by DigitalPour for TV 1.
Double-check that the Menu ID was entered correctly.
Allow the menu a moment to download your location and menu information.
Confirm that the correct DigitalPour menu appears.
Confirm that the menu is displayed on the correct TV.
Confirm that the menu fills the entire screen correctly.

The second TV requires its own DigitalPour Menu ID.

Open DigitalPour Menu again to be prompted for the second Menu ID.
Enter the Menu ID provided by DigitalPour for TV 2.
Double-check that the Menu ID was entered correctly.
Allow the menu a moment to download your location and menu information.
Confirm that the second menu appears on TV 2.
Confirm that the menu fills the entire screen correctly.

IMPORTANT: Each DigitalPour menu or display has its own Menu ID. Make sure the correct Menu ID is assigned to the correct TV.

Log in to your DigitalPour Management Program, then go to Settings → Windows Menus. You will see a list of your existing menus.

Double-click the menu you need. The Menu ID is listed at the top.
Record the Menu ID for TV 1.
Record the Menu ID for TV 2.

TV 1 Menu ID: ________________________

TV 2 Menu ID: ________________________

Final Check

Before considering setup complete:

Your DigitalPour dual-menu system is now ready for use.

If either menu does not load, appears on the wrong TV, displays an error, or you are unsure which Menu ID to use, please contact DigitalPour Support at 503.880.5510.

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