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    Dual External Monitor setup?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Rogue-OP, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. Rogue-OP

    Rogue-OP Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know of a way to run two physically external monitors (without the laptop screen) from the m15x? I'm trying to get a landscape setup (so not the same picture on both screens).

    I'm guessing one VGA out and one DVI to HDMI adpter to the Display Port adapter?

    Or is there a Display Port adapter that has two HDMI ports. Or maybe an HDMI splitter?



    Thanks ahead of time.
     
    Rogue-OP, Nov 22, 2011
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    you would have to uses something like this you can run two screens with the DP and the VGA but the laptop screen will turn off.

    I think there was some discussion about using an active display port or somthing but i cant remember and from what i remember it didnt work.

    Edit: sorry brain fart read 'with laptop screen' not with out sorry

    Multiple Monitors for Laptops | Multi-monitors
     
    highfly, Nov 23, 2011
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  3. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    You do have to use DP + VGA, that's the only way it works and how my system is setup at home. The notebook sits in a dock almost closed and powers two 24" panels. Make sure not to close it all the way, you can melt the internal screen.
     
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    Rogue-OP Notebook Consultant

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    How do I configure it to run out the VGA port and Display Port? I'm using an ATI card btw.

    & Thanks Highfly
     
    Rogue-OP, Nov 23, 2011
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    Just plug them in and close the lid before it boots into the OS. It should boot to both screens.

    I just saw that the new HP envy's can run 3 screens + the internal with eyefinity. That's pretty wild.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Nov 23, 2011
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    And that shows up as two separate screens and not a mirror image correct?
    Damn that is pretty wild! Too bad I had a bad experience with HP and won't be going back.
     
    Rogue-OP, Nov 23, 2011
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    It might be in clone mode the first time, just change it in the resolution settings. Windows remembers per display settings. At home I have two 24" externals, at work I use the internal display + a 17" external.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Nov 23, 2011
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    Melt the internal screen? How does that happen?
     
    Stoln Sol, Nov 28, 2011
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    The heat rises through the keyboard and has nowhere to go if it's closed. You should never run a high-end notebook closed.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Nov 28, 2011
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