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    Dual Monitors with HDMI->DVI adapter and VGA?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by silentjay1284, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. silentjay1284

    silentjay1284 Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I have the gateway 6831fx. I am wondering if I get a HDMI DVI adapter and use my VGA port, if I can have a dual monitor set up? I already use my 22 inch monitor and my laptop screen, but I want to get a second 22inch monitor instead. Thanks
     
    silentjay1284, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    You know, thats a good question. I've sat here thinking of reasons as to why this would not work and I cant think of any. It seems to me like it would work just fine. I'm sure others will chime in as well.
     
    Dook, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    i think i read somewhere around that a guy tried but could'nt
    maybe he was trying to get 3 displays running not sure....

    i reckon if you can disable using your notebook lcd you should be able to do it.
     
    royk50, Aug 8, 2008
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    DxJustin Notebook Consultant

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    I've been able to get 2 to work as long as you disable the laptop screen and use just the two external monitors. What I wouldn't do for a quick solution for getting all three to work within windows w/o adding hardware or extra software. I tried with my HDTV (HDMI out) and my monitor (VGA) and I can only get it to work with two screens. Then I read somewhere that windows only supports two natively.
     
    DxJustin, Aug 9, 2008
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