Smartboard and projector

I am using a smartboard and sanyo projector with a new lenovo thinkcentre computer and monitor running window 7. With past computers (winxp), the monitor would display whether projector was on or not. Now, when projector is off, monitor will not display. I am missing a setting somewhere. Any suggestions?

UPDATE!
We finally had success by using a shorter HDMI cord (3 ft.)
So the answer to the question is "yes" but use a very short cord.

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deggie wrote:
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