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    External Monitor on XPS M1530: Questions about HDMI/DVI

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Entropic, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. Entropic

    Entropic Notebook Guru

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    I just purchased a new monitor and I've been using it as a second monitor using a DVI cable.

    1) If I were to purchase an HDMI cable though, would I still be able to use it as a second monitor as well or would it only be copy of what was on my laptop's screen?

    2) If I can't use the HDMI to act as a dual monitor, can I use DVI to supply the video but also use the HDMI to output audio through the monitor since that is where my speakers are hooked through?

    Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
     
    Entropic, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. joepro

    joepro Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes you can use it as a dual monitor, you can set it up in the nvidia control panel. just curious, how were you using a dvi cable?
     
    joepro, Oct 10, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    VGA > DVI cable or adapter

    Yes you will still be able to use it as a dual monitor.
     
    flipfire, Oct 10, 2008
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