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    dual monitors on a sager 8690?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by trvelbug, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. trvelbug

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    is there a way of running dual external monitors on a sager 8690?
    specs in sig.
     
    trvelbug, Dec 26, 2009
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    I kind of assumed it would just work by plugging the second monitor into the HDMI/DVI port and configuring the desktops accordingly via nVidia control panel.

    I don't have my laptop yet but would be important to know whether this is the case as well
     
    bigpun11, Dec 27, 2009
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    Yes, that will work. However, I'm not sure if you can run two separate external monitors.

    Have you tried it, trvelbug?
     
    BrandonSi, Dec 27, 2009
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    I'm pretty sure that this is not possible, as the DVI and HDMI port share the same interface on the card. You can run either external with the laptops inbuilt panel, but not 2 externals. The D900C had this ability as it had DVI and VGA which ran separately and could be used as 2 externals (but not with the internal panel as well), but I don't think and of the newer gen ones can.

    Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
     
    theriko, Dec 27, 2009
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    Pindanootje, Dec 27, 2009
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    You could use a DualHead2Go, expensive but they do the job
     
    Mutant_Tractor, Jan 2, 2010
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    ive tried the laptop and an external monitor but not two external monitors.
    and from the other replies is seems impossible without additional hardware.
    but thanks for the heads up guys
     
    trvelbug, Jan 3, 2010
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    have any of you used the matrox expansion modules yet?
     
    trvelbug, Jan 3, 2010
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    I havent used one but my brother got one for his dektop that works well, im not sure about laptops, you could email support?
     
    Mutant_Tractor, Jan 3, 2010
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    trvelbug, Jan 3, 2010
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