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    HP 8740W/FX3800M multi display?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by reznov, May 19, 2011.

  1. reznov

    reznov Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if the Nvidia Quadro FX3800M in the Elitebook 8740w can support multiple external displays, and up to how many?
     
    reznov, May 19, 2011
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  2. KCETech1

    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    I no longer have the Quadro version but I did run dual screen alot, I THINK 3 was maximum but dont quote me on it. I now run up to 6 on the M7820 now
     
    KCETech1, May 19, 2011
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  3. DanaGoyette

    DanaGoyette Notebook Consultant

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    ATI is still the only one able to have more than two displays active at once. Bummer if you're an NVIDIA fan.
     
    DanaGoyette, May 19, 2011
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    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    Thank you for the confirmation I was hoping I hadnt lost my mind too badly.
    I will admit the ability to have 3+ monitors active is a large help.
     
    KCETech1, May 20, 2011
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  5. Siorah

    Siorah Beware of Squirrels!

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    3 is the maximum on the limited Driver functionality on the DisplayPort that the HP uses.

    The quadro CAN do more, but due to the driver/firmware on the board its not happening.

    I have 3 (including laptop display) one on VGA one on DP.

    And i'm on a 2800M.
     
    Siorah, May 20, 2011
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  6. DanaGoyette

    DanaGoyette Notebook Consultant

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    I've never heard of an nvidia card doing 3 displays. If that were true, wouldn't they (nvidia) be shouting it from the rooftops?
     
    DanaGoyette, May 21, 2011
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  7. Siorah

    Siorah Beware of Squirrels!

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    because its not very stable?

    it also varies from driver to driver. you can upgrade a driver and lose a screen.

    thats why it's not advertised, it works when it wants to!

    lol
     
    Siorah, May 21, 2011
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