Extending Dual Monitors with VGA and HDMI to Single link DVI
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Here is my question. I have a workstation running windows 7 on a Dell Optiplex 390. He would like to use two extended monitors. The graphics card is an Intel Graphics HD 2000. It has a VGA out and HDMI out. I want to convert the HDMI to Single Link DVI then extend the screens using the VGA/DVI. Is this possible or am I wasting my time?
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Here is my question. I have a workstation running windows 7 on a Dell Optiplex 390. He would like to use two extended monitors. The graphics card is an Intel Graphics HD 2000. It has a VGA out and HDMI out. I want to convert the HDMI to Single Link DVI then extend the screens using the VGA/DVI. Is this possible or am I wasting my time?
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Might be cheaper to get a new graphics card.
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Here is my question. I have a workstation running windows 7 on a Dell Optiplex 390. He would like to use two extended monitors. The graphics card is an Intel Graphics HD 2000. It has a VGA out and HDMI out. I want to convert the HDMI to Single Link DVI then extend the screens using the VGA/DVI. Is this possible or am I wasting my time?
multiple-monitors hdmi dvi vga
asked Nov 19 '12 at 18:55
Ethan
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Here is my question. I have a workstation running windows 7 on a Dell Optiplex 390. He would like to use two extended monitors. The graphics card is an Intel Graphics HD 2000. It has a VGA out and HDMI out. I want to convert the HDMI to Single Link DVI then extend the screens using the VGA/DVI. Is this possible or am I wasting my time?
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Might be cheaper to get a new graphics card.
– Matt H
May 23 '13 at 7:54
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Might be cheaper to get a new graphics card.
– Matt H
May 23 '13 at 7:54
Might be cheaper to get a new graphics card.
– Matt H
May 23 '13 at 7:54
Might be cheaper to get a new graphics card.
– Matt H
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It should work with an HDMI -> DVI-D (DIGITAL) adapter, but have a look at this from the Intel website:
What are the system requirements for Multiple Display support? Your
computer must have the following:
Physical video output connector(s)
Your computer must have a video
output connector or connectors to which one or more external displays
would be connected to. Some laptops may have additional video output
connectors on a docking station, port replicator, or via the laptop
manufacturer’s special video cable. On desktop systems, some computer
manufacturers may offer at an extra cost an add-in card (referred to
as ADD2) which adds video output connector to the computer.
Two or more display devices are connected.
Display devices may include an
analog monitor, notebook’s built-in display, external monitor or flat
panel display with analog, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI*, or DisplayPort*
connectors, or television with S-Video, Composite, Component, or D
connectors. Not all display device combinations may be supported by
your computer. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on the supported multiple display configurations for your
computer.
An Intel® graphics driver is installed.
The Intel graphics
driver’s Properties control panel allows you to set a multiple display
configuration. Not all multiple display configurations may be
supported by your operating system or by your computer. Some examples
include: The Starter Editions of Windows Vista* & Windows 7* do not
support Extended Desktop mode; Many computer manufacturers disable the
Twin mode. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on available and supported multiple display configurations
for your computer.
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-031040.htm
***UPDATE:
I might be wrong. Look at this, and check all the comments. It appears people have mixed results. I've seen multiple outputs work on many Optiplex models so it might still be possible to do it if you have the right drivers:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19410045.aspx
Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to
Your Computer
To support dual monitors or a monitor and a television, you must have
an optional graphics card. If you are connecting more than one
monitor, ensure that the connectors on your monitors (whether VGA or
DVI) match the available connectors on your computer, or that you have
any necessary adapters. For example, if you have a VGA monitor that
needs to be connected to a DVI port on your graphics card, you must
have the optional DVI adapter.
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
To support dual monitors..you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.
– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
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You would unfortunately be wasting your time. Although you would be trying to use an HDMI->DVI adapter out of the video card, the input is still recognized on your PC as being HDMI, so you still wouldn't be able to to so since you are still technically using two different forms of output.
You would be better off upgrading to a new card if you can.
answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
Pretzel
458316
I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
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It should work with an HDMI -> DVI-D (DIGITAL) adapter, but have a look at this from the Intel website:
What are the system requirements for Multiple Display support? Your
computer must have the following:
Physical video output connector(s)
Your computer must have a video
output connector or connectors to which one or more external displays
would be connected to. Some laptops may have additional video output
connectors on a docking station, port replicator, or via the laptop
manufacturer’s special video cable. On desktop systems, some computer
manufacturers may offer at an extra cost an add-in card (referred to
as ADD2) which adds video output connector to the computer.
Two or more display devices are connected.
Display devices may include an
analog monitor, notebook’s built-in display, external monitor or flat
panel display with analog, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI*, or DisplayPort*
connectors, or television with S-Video, Composite, Component, or D
connectors. Not all display device combinations may be supported by
your computer. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on the supported multiple display configurations for your
computer.
An Intel® graphics driver is installed.
The Intel graphics
driver’s Properties control panel allows you to set a multiple display
configuration. Not all multiple display configurations may be
supported by your operating system or by your computer. Some examples
include: The Starter Editions of Windows Vista* & Windows 7* do not
support Extended Desktop mode; Many computer manufacturers disable the
Twin mode. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on available and supported multiple display configurations
for your computer.
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-031040.htm
***UPDATE:
I might be wrong. Look at this, and check all the comments. It appears people have mixed results. I've seen multiple outputs work on many Optiplex models so it might still be possible to do it if you have the right drivers:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19410045.aspx
Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to
Your Computer
To support dual monitors or a monitor and a television, you must have
an optional graphics card. If you are connecting more than one
monitor, ensure that the connectors on your monitors (whether VGA or
DVI) match the available connectors on your computer, or that you have
any necessary adapters. For example, if you have a VGA monitor that
needs to be connected to a DVI port on your graphics card, you must
have the optional DVI adapter.
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
To support dual monitors..you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.
– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
It should work with an HDMI -> DVI-D (DIGITAL) adapter, but have a look at this from the Intel website:
What are the system requirements for Multiple Display support? Your
computer must have the following:
Physical video output connector(s)
Your computer must have a video
output connector or connectors to which one or more external displays
would be connected to. Some laptops may have additional video output
connectors on a docking station, port replicator, or via the laptop
manufacturer’s special video cable. On desktop systems, some computer
manufacturers may offer at an extra cost an add-in card (referred to
as ADD2) which adds video output connector to the computer.
Two or more display devices are connected.
Display devices may include an
analog monitor, notebook’s built-in display, external monitor or flat
panel display with analog, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI*, or DisplayPort*
connectors, or television with S-Video, Composite, Component, or D
connectors. Not all display device combinations may be supported by
your computer. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on the supported multiple display configurations for your
computer.
An Intel® graphics driver is installed.
The Intel graphics
driver’s Properties control panel allows you to set a multiple display
configuration. Not all multiple display configurations may be
supported by your operating system or by your computer. Some examples
include: The Starter Editions of Windows Vista* & Windows 7* do not
support Extended Desktop mode; Many computer manufacturers disable the
Twin mode. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on available and supported multiple display configurations
for your computer.
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-031040.htm
***UPDATE:
I might be wrong. Look at this, and check all the comments. It appears people have mixed results. I've seen multiple outputs work on many Optiplex models so it might still be possible to do it if you have the right drivers:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19410045.aspx
Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to
Your Computer
To support dual monitors or a monitor and a television, you must have
an optional graphics card. If you are connecting more than one
monitor, ensure that the connectors on your monitors (whether VGA or
DVI) match the available connectors on your computer, or that you have
any necessary adapters. For example, if you have a VGA monitor that
needs to be connected to a DVI port on your graphics card, you must
have the optional DVI adapter.
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
To support dual monitors..you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.
– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
It should work with an HDMI -> DVI-D (DIGITAL) adapter, but have a look at this from the Intel website:
What are the system requirements for Multiple Display support? Your
computer must have the following:
Physical video output connector(s)
Your computer must have a video
output connector or connectors to which one or more external displays
would be connected to. Some laptops may have additional video output
connectors on a docking station, port replicator, or via the laptop
manufacturer’s special video cable. On desktop systems, some computer
manufacturers may offer at an extra cost an add-in card (referred to
as ADD2) which adds video output connector to the computer.
Two or more display devices are connected.
Display devices may include an
analog monitor, notebook’s built-in display, external monitor or flat
panel display with analog, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI*, or DisplayPort*
connectors, or television with S-Video, Composite, Component, or D
connectors. Not all display device combinations may be supported by
your computer. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on the supported multiple display configurations for your
computer.
An Intel® graphics driver is installed.
The Intel graphics
driver’s Properties control panel allows you to set a multiple display
configuration. Not all multiple display configurations may be
supported by your operating system or by your computer. Some examples
include: The Starter Editions of Windows Vista* & Windows 7* do not
support Extended Desktop mode; Many computer manufacturers disable the
Twin mode. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on available and supported multiple display configurations
for your computer.
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-031040.htm
***UPDATE:
I might be wrong. Look at this, and check all the comments. It appears people have mixed results. I've seen multiple outputs work on many Optiplex models so it might still be possible to do it if you have the right drivers:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19410045.aspx
Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to
Your Computer
To support dual monitors or a monitor and a television, you must have
an optional graphics card. If you are connecting more than one
monitor, ensure that the connectors on your monitors (whether VGA or
DVI) match the available connectors on your computer, or that you have
any necessary adapters. For example, if you have a VGA monitor that
needs to be connected to a DVI port on your graphics card, you must
have the optional DVI adapter.
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
It should work with an HDMI -> DVI-D (DIGITAL) adapter, but have a look at this from the Intel website:
What are the system requirements for Multiple Display support? Your
computer must have the following:
Physical video output connector(s)
Your computer must have a video
output connector or connectors to which one or more external displays
would be connected to. Some laptops may have additional video output
connectors on a docking station, port replicator, or via the laptop
manufacturer’s special video cable. On desktop systems, some computer
manufacturers may offer at an extra cost an add-in card (referred to
as ADD2) which adds video output connector to the computer.
Two or more display devices are connected.
Display devices may include an
analog monitor, notebook’s built-in display, external monitor or flat
panel display with analog, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI*, or DisplayPort*
connectors, or television with S-Video, Composite, Component, or D
connectors. Not all display device combinations may be supported by
your computer. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on the supported multiple display configurations for your
computer.
An Intel® graphics driver is installed.
The Intel graphics
driver’s Properties control panel allows you to set a multiple display
configuration. Not all multiple display configurations may be
supported by your operating system or by your computer. Some examples
include: The Starter Editions of Windows Vista* & Windows 7* do not
support Extended Desktop mode; Many computer manufacturers disable the
Twin mode. Please check with your computer manufacturer for
information on available and supported multiple display configurations
for your computer.
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-031040.htm
***UPDATE:
I might be wrong. Look at this, and check all the comments. It appears people have mixed results. I've seen multiple outputs work on many Optiplex models so it might still be possible to do it if you have the right drivers:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19410045.aspx
Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to
Your Computer
To support dual monitors or a monitor and a television, you must have
an optional graphics card. If you are connecting more than one
monitor, ensure that the connectors on your monitors (whether VGA or
DVI) match the available connectors on your computer, or that you have
any necessary adapters. For example, if you have a VGA monitor that
needs to be connected to a DVI port on your graphics card, you must
have the optional DVI adapter.
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
edited Nov 19 '12 at 19:20
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
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answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
answered Nov 19 '12 at 19:15
trpt4him
1,250815
1,250815
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
To support dual monitors..you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.
– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
add a comment |
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
To support dual monitors..you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.
– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
I have read that second forum and deduced that I could try out the fixes they suggest, however it still doesn't clarify whether or not those fixes make it so the screens can be extended ( I know my version of 7 pro supports it.) so the only thing I am apprehensive about is that it will still only be a clone and not an extension. Also thanks a ton for your help.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 19:31
To support dual monitors .. you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
To support dual monitors .. you must have an optional graphics card.. I read this as: If you add another card which supports this then you can do it. And since you already need an extra card you might as well connect all three screens (primary and two two extended displays) to it and use a single driver.– Hennes
Nov 19 '12 at 21:43
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
I understand what your saying however it is already shown you can run the dual monitors with the integrated hd 2000. However my issue is if the screens can be extended. I already know it will clone off of a HDMI to Single Link DVI with another VGA. I just want to extend two screens that's it. Thanks for your input though it is appreciated.
– Ethan
Nov 19 '12 at 23:24
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
You would unfortunately be wasting your time. Although you would be trying to use an HDMI->DVI adapter out of the video card, the input is still recognized on your PC as being HDMI, so you still wouldn't be able to to so since you are still technically using two different forms of output.
You would be better off upgrading to a new card if you can.
answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
Pretzel
458316
I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
-1
down vote
You would unfortunately be wasting your time. Although you would be trying to use an HDMI->DVI adapter out of the video card, the input is still recognized on your PC as being HDMI, so you still wouldn't be able to to so since you are still technically using two different forms of output.
You would be better off upgrading to a new card if you can.
answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
Pretzel
458316
I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
You would unfortunately be wasting your time. Although you would be trying to use an HDMI->DVI adapter out of the video card, the input is still recognized on your PC as being HDMI, so you still wouldn't be able to to so since you are still technically using two different forms of output.
You would be better off upgrading to a new card if you can.
answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
Pretzel
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You would unfortunately be wasting your time. Although you would be trying to use an HDMI->DVI adapter out of the video card, the input is still recognized on your PC as being HDMI, so you still wouldn't be able to to so since you are still technically using two different forms of output.
You would be better off upgrading to a new card if you can.
answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
Pretzel
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answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
Pretzel
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answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
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answered Dec 30 '13 at 16:20
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I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
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I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
I have used a HDMI to DVI and VGA dual monitor setup in the past. You don't indicate why that combination is not possible.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:46
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
Because it cannot span across two different outputs/output signals. If it was VGA/DVI yes. HDMI/DVI no.
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:52
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I should have asked you this first, are you just extending your desktop, or trying to do this with something like eyefinity and span it?
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:54
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
I personally have used a HDMI to DVI cable along with a VGA cable to another monitor so your statment is not entirely accurate. I doubt the author will answer your follow-up question he hasn't be around for a year.
– Ramhound
Dec 30 '13 at 16:57
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
Haha, I figured the same thing. didn't notice the date of the question until a while after posting. I have used the same also and have a similar setup now, extending the desktop is no problem. I assumed he was trying to span as you would for gaming. My mistake, thanks for the downvote, lulllllllllll
– Pretzel
Dec 30 '13 at 16:59
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Might be cheaper to get a new graphics card.
– Matt H
May 23 '13 at 7:54