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    2 External Monitors in 9262

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Arv_Reloaded, May 13, 2009.

  1. Arv_Reloaded

    Arv_Reloaded Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have connected 1 external monitor in 9262 through the vga port. There is 1 dvi port in laptop. I have another vga monitor. Can i buy a vga to dvi converter and add another external monitor to my laptop.

    Guys pls guide me.
     
    Arv_Reloaded, May 13, 2009
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I think you can.

    or you can get a Matrox DualHead2Go.
     
    Gophn, May 13, 2009
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    sbussinger Notebook Guru

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    How about using the VGA and DVI output at the same time, but NOT use the laptop monitor, have it disabled???
     
    Antebios, Aug 11, 2009
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    Depends on the driver I think. I know it was possible with one of the previous models (D900K?), but I'm not sure if the D900C supports it.
     
    theriko, Aug 11, 2009
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    I was able to find another cable and do an experiment last night. I connected my D901C via VGA and my regular monitor via DVI. IT WORKED! I'm using Ubuntu Linux, and I was able to get both external monitors working at the same time. The nVidia monitor tool in Linux would only let me use 2 of the 3 monitors (so no laptop screen, or laptop screen and either external monitor). This is exactly what I wanted to happen, so now I can have my cake and eat it too!

    What I plan to do is get a giant 30-inch 2560x1600 monitor, then either a 19-inch or 24-inch widescreen off to the side. I want to put my D901C to the side and use the Logitech G19 keyboard. I already have the kickass G7 mouse.
     
    Antebios, Aug 12, 2009
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