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    Dual Monitor setup on Acer Aspire 1

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by startsmart, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. startsmart

    startsmart Newbie

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    Good evening fine peoples of the internet!

    I've been playing around with my dual monitors trying to get them running on my little Acer Aspire 1 and having no luck at all.

    It's best to spell things out because I am functionally (computer) illiterate.

    Both monitors are linked by a DVI-D cable.

    Monitor 1 is connected by VGA-out to the laptop in VGA-out port.
    Monitor 2 is dark, Monitor 1 connects just fine.

    The question is what kind of hardware or graphics upgrades do I need to use the Aspire with these two monitors: Two 23" Wide LCD Monitors: Amazon.com: ASUS VH232H - 23" Wide (16:9) LCD Monitors - Black: Electronics

    Thanks in advance! ~Kelly
     
    startsmart, Feb 20, 2011
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  2. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    this can't work. Never ever.

    USB-DVI adapters are available, but I am not sure if your laptop has enough performance to feed such a device.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. startsmart

    startsmart Newbie

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    crap.

    yeah, the Acer is not the strongest machine out there but at least I know not to waste more time on figuring this out.

    Okay, keeping the dual monitor set up for the day in the near future when I replace the Acer with a good computer.

    Thanks for the help!
     
    startsmart, Feb 20, 2011
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