If your display is black or doesn’t work as expected.
Check the cables and connection.
Make sure the display is connected to power (if it requires a power source) and that it’s turned on (if it has a power button). If you’re not sure if your display requires power or has a power button, check the documentation that came with your display.
Make sure that your Mac supports the display. See the Apple Support article If your external display is dark or low resolution.