EDID and System Configuration Edit display definitions, apply custom configurations and understand how overrides are shared. Explore subtopics Separate articles that explore this topic in more detail. Why does editing one monitor’s system configuration change another monitor too?System-configuration overrides apply to every display with the same vendor and model identifiers. Should I change the native resolution to get a different desktop size?Usually, choose a scaled desktop size instead. Why does an old custom EDID return when BetterDisplay starts?Check whether Automatically apply custom EDID upon detection of this display is enabled on a saved display record. Can BetterDisplay create an EDID for a custom display timing?BetterDisplay can import a prepared EDID binary and apply it on supported connections, but its loader does not edit individual timing fields. Does “EDID data sent successfully” confirm that my device was rewritten?No. Does BetterDisplay support DisplayID extension blocks in an EDID?Yes. Why do my display configuration changes stay pending after I click Apply?The changes remain pending until BetterDisplay successfully installs the system configuration. Can display configuration changes conflict between user accounts?Yes.