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joecool · #1 02-05-2008

I know a little bit about computers, i just have a question about setting up my monitors. i want to set-up multiple monitors. how can i get my motherboard output to work in addition to my video card? when i hook it up, only the video card shows an image and i just get a black screen on the one hooked up tp the motherboard.

AW_3_3 · #2 02-05-2008

Hi joe, welcome to PCHF! Im not 100% sure, but i dont think it can be done, you have to have a graphics card with dual outputs.

joecool · #3 02-05-2008

Ive got the ATI HD 2400, it has VGA and DVI but i can't use both of those at the same time either can i?

AW_3_3 · #4 02-05-2008

Yeah, Im pretty sure you can. Just plug both into your graphics card at the same time, and install hte drivers, if necessary for the DVI monitor, in windows.

joecool · #5 02-05-2008

ok, now its displaying the same image on both screens, can i change it to where i'm using both screens at the same time?

AW_3_3 · #6 02-05-2008

im pretty new to this, so bear with me. go to desktop, right click, click "properties' click on the settings tab, click on the monitor thing, click, "identify" the monitor that shows up as monitor 2, select in the drop down bar, and click "extend my windows desktop onto this monitor"
If this doenst work, I will have to get someone who knows more about dual monitors than me

joecool · #7 02-05-2008

Thanks, i got it. i actually found out that i didnt have the driver i needed for the graphics card, but i got it now and i have 2 beautiful monitors running side by side. haha. thanks again

AW_3_3 · #8 02-05-2008

No problem. Marked as Resolved