Dual monitor setup with Display port and vga
I have a motherboard that has a Display port and a VGA output. I would to use 2 screens. But my question is if it would work using both ports.
Kind regards,
SaltyPotato
display vga displayport
asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
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I have a motherboard that has a Display port and a VGA output. I would to use 2 screens. But my question is if it would work using both ports.
Kind regards,
SaltyPotato
display vga displayport
asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
SaltyPotatoSaltyPotato
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2
It depends on the motherboard. With some you will simply get the same display on both screens. With others you will get what I assume you want, extending your desktop onto the second screen. If you list the motherboard make and precise model it may be possible to find the info for you.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 '17 at 13:09
What your motherboard/processor is is essential here.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Mar 9 '17 at 13:19
Is this a lenovo machine?
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:24
On second thought, please just run "sudo lshw -short" or windows equivalent in terminal and append the output to your question. Thanks
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:33
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I have a motherboard that has a Display port and a VGA output. I would to use 2 screens. But my question is if it would work using both ports.
Kind regards,
SaltyPotato
display vga displayport
asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
SaltyPotatoSaltyPotato
612
I have a motherboard that has a Display port and a VGA output. I would to use 2 screens. But my question is if it would work using both ports.
Kind regards,
SaltyPotato
display vga displayport
display vga displayport
asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
SaltyPotatoSaltyPotato
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asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
SaltyPotatoSaltyPotato
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asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
SaltyPotatoSaltyPotato
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asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
SaltyPotatoSaltyPotato
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asked Mar 9 '17 at 12:58
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It depends on the motherboard. With some you will simply get the same display on both screens. With others you will get what I assume you want, extending your desktop onto the second screen. If you list the motherboard make and precise model it may be possible to find the info for you.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 '17 at 13:09
What your motherboard/processor is is essential here.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Mar 9 '17 at 13:19
Is this a lenovo machine?
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:24
On second thought, please just run "sudo lshw -short" or windows equivalent in terminal and append the output to your question. Thanks
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:33
add a comment |
2
It depends on the motherboard. With some you will simply get the same display on both screens. With others you will get what I assume you want, extending your desktop onto the second screen. If you list the motherboard make and precise model it may be possible to find the info for you.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 '17 at 13:09
What your motherboard/processor is is essential here.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Mar 9 '17 at 13:19
Is this a lenovo machine?
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:24
On second thought, please just run "sudo lshw -short" or windows equivalent in terminal and append the output to your question. Thanks
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:33
2
2
It depends on the motherboard. With some you will simply get the same display on both screens. With others you will get what I assume you want, extending your desktop onto the second screen. If you list the motherboard make and precise model it may be possible to find the info for you.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 '17 at 13:09
It depends on the motherboard. With some you will simply get the same display on both screens. With others you will get what I assume you want, extending your desktop onto the second screen. If you list the motherboard make and precise model it may be possible to find the info for you.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 '17 at 13:09
What your motherboard/processor is is essential here.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Mar 9 '17 at 13:19
What your motherboard/processor is is essential here.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Mar 9 '17 at 13:19
Is this a lenovo machine?
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:24
Is this a lenovo machine?
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:24
On second thought, please just run "sudo lshw -short" or windows equivalent in terminal and append the output to your question. Thanks
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:33
On second thought, please just run "sudo lshw -short" or windows equivalent in terminal and append the output to your question. Thanks
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:33
add a comment |
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Yes you could run two screens if you have one monitor plugged into displayport and one into VGA. However, there is a possibility that the motherboard would not be able to handle it, but nearly all modern ones should. If you have a graphics card though I would recommend plugging your monitors into that if possible or at least one monitor to the card one to the motherboard.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:47
PythonicPythonic
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Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
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Yes, this will work. You will then need to set the monitors up. The steps in doing this vary depending on the motherboard brand. A quick google with motherboard brand can point you in the right direction.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:05
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Yes you could run two screens if you have one monitor plugged into displayport and one into VGA. However, there is a possibility that the motherboard would not be able to handle it, but nearly all modern ones should. If you have a graphics card though I would recommend plugging your monitors into that if possible or at least one monitor to the card one to the motherboard.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:47
PythonicPythonic
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Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
add a comment |
Yes you could run two screens if you have one monitor plugged into displayport and one into VGA. However, there is a possibility that the motherboard would not be able to handle it, but nearly all modern ones should. If you have a graphics card though I would recommend plugging your monitors into that if possible or at least one monitor to the card one to the motherboard.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:47
PythonicPythonic
304315
Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
add a comment |
Yes you could run two screens if you have one monitor plugged into displayport and one into VGA. However, there is a possibility that the motherboard would not be able to handle it, but nearly all modern ones should. If you have a graphics card though I would recommend plugging your monitors into that if possible or at least one monitor to the card one to the motherboard.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:47
PythonicPythonic
304315
Yes you could run two screens if you have one monitor plugged into displayport and one into VGA. However, there is a possibility that the motherboard would not be able to handle it, but nearly all modern ones should. If you have a graphics card though I would recommend plugging your monitors into that if possible or at least one monitor to the card one to the motherboard.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:47
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Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
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Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
Sadly I got a graphics card but it is to big for my motherboard. Heatsink is in the way. Thanks for the reply nonetheless going to try it soon!
– SaltyPotato
Mar 14 '17 at 19:41
add a comment |
Yes, this will work. You will then need to set the monitors up. The steps in doing this vary depending on the motherboard brand. A quick google with motherboard brand can point you in the right direction.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:05
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Yes, this will work. You will then need to set the monitors up. The steps in doing this vary depending on the motherboard brand. A quick google with motherboard brand can point you in the right direction.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:05
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Yes, this will work. You will then need to set the monitors up. The steps in doing this vary depending on the motherboard brand. A quick google with motherboard brand can point you in the right direction.
answered Mar 9 '17 at 13:05
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Yes, this will work. You will then need to set the monitors up. The steps in doing this vary depending on the motherboard brand. A quick google with motherboard brand can point you in the right direction.
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It depends on the motherboard. With some you will simply get the same display on both screens. With others you will get what I assume you want, extending your desktop onto the second screen. If you list the motherboard make and precise model it may be possible to find the info for you.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 '17 at 13:09
What your motherboard/processor is is essential here.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Mar 9 '17 at 13:19
Is this a lenovo machine?
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:24
On second thought, please just run "sudo lshw -short" or windows equivalent in terminal and append the output to your question. Thanks
– Dan Temkin
Mar 9 '17 at 13:33