Need to connect 2 monitors to 1 computer.

MOJO · 05-01-2007, 08:20 PM

I purchased a VGA splitter from Dell and run PowerPoints on my second monitor while I still have complete control of my normal desktop. Also, to extend the second monitor to the window you will need an additional VGA cable of whatever length you require. That should be the lowest cost/hassle solution.

BrainSmashR · 05-01-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOJO

I purchased a VGA splitter from Dell and run PowerPoints on my second monitor while I still have complete control of my normal desktop. Also, to extend the second monitor to the window you will need an additional VGA cable of whatever length you require. That should be the lowest cost/hassle solution.

So you are saying you have dual monitors with their own desktops without a video card designed for dual monitor support?

Please expound if this is the case.....I've never heard of such a thing.

MOJO · 05-01-2007, 09:55 PM

Windows XP supports multiple monitors and I have a single PC running my pair.

See

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../monitors.mspx

Isabella · 05-01-2007, 11:42 PM

Thanks again! You all have helped me tremendously! I will start on this next week. Will probably have to come back and ask some more questions, so stay tuned. Brain, you will be able to see the results. Let me know what you think. I am not sure how long it will take to get it all set up. Don't faint, but I am the one who does our website. Excuse me for bragging, I feel we have the best one. I have worked hard to make sure we are on the first page in the top search engines. Yahoo is giving me some problems since all the changes, but that is my next project. Google loves us. I welcome any suggestions.

BrainSmashR · 05-02-2007, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOJO

Windows XP supports multiple monitors and I have a single PC running my pair.

See

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../monitors.mspx

Hello, that computer clearly shows a video card with multiple video outputs while it seems you are saying you use ONLY a line splitter to have two separate desktops.

BrainSmashR · 05-03-2007, 08:27 AM

I went back and looked at those instructions again this morning.

The only other conclusion I can come up with is you are utilizing a laptop with a built in monitor (monitor1) and therefore the ONLY display output plug you have is being used for monitor 2???????????

joepole · 05-03-2007, 09:35 AM

Many desktop video cards (the one I'm using right now, for instance. It happens to be a Dell, as well) have a single video connector that can be split into two.

BrainSmashR · 05-03-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepole

Many desktop video cards (the one I'm using right now, for instance. It happens to be a Dell, as well) have a single video connector that can be split into two.

I don't doubt that it's possible, I'm looking for instructions explaining how it's done.

The instructions MoJo linked to show multiple video outputs while you and he have both indicated that's no longer necessary.

joepole · 05-03-2007, 09:46 AM

A DVI connector can carry both analog and digital signals, the Y-cable simply splits those off into DVI-D via a DVI connector and RGB analog via a 15-pin D-SUB "VGA" connector.

05-01-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
MOJO New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I do this in my classroom I purchased a VGA splitter from Dell and run PowerPoints on my second monitor while I still have complete control of my normal desktop. Also, to extend the second monitor to the window you will need an additional VGA cable of whatever length you require. That should be the lowest cost/hassle solution.

05-01-2007, 09:55 PM	#3
MOJO New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	duh Windows XP supports multiple monitors and I have a single PC running my pair. See http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../monitors.mspx

05-01-2007, 11:42 PM	#4
Isabella Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 487 Rep Power: 259	Thanks again! You all have helped me tremendously! I will start on this next week. Will probably have to come back and ask some more questions, so stay tuned. Brain, you will be able to see the results. Let me know what you think. I am not sure how long it will take to get it all set up. Don't faint, but I am the one who does our website. Excuse me for bragging, I feel we have the best one. I have worked hard to make sure we are on the first page in the top search engines. Yahoo is giving me some problems since all the changes, but that is my next project. Google loves us. I welcome any suggestions. __________________ Where there is a will there is a way!

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05-03-2007, 08:27 AM	#6
BrainSmashR Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Natchitoches Age: 54 Posts: 1,090 Rep Power: 0	I went back and looked at those instructions again this morning. The only other conclusion I can come up with is you are utilizing a laptop with a built in monitor (monitor1) and therefore the ONLY display output plug you have is being used for monitor 2???????????

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joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 281	Many desktop video cards (the one I'm using right now, for instance. It happens to be a Dell, as well) have a single video connector that can be split into two.

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joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 281	A DVI connector can carry both analog and digital signals, the Y-cable simply splits those off into DVI-D via a DVI connector and RGB analog via a 15-pin D-SUB "VGA" connector.

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