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Help setting up dual displays..

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JGregorio Posted: Sun, Jan 20 2008 9:06 PM

I have a 21" Sceptre display and I'm trying to hook up a Dell monitor to do dual display..

 

I have a few questions on how to achieve this.. My Sceptre has a DVI and a VGA, I'm currently using the DVI to connect my computer. The Dell also has a VGA and a DVI.

 My PC only has 2 DVI's (Nvidia 7800 GT)

 

 Can someone please instruct me on how to wire it and set it up for dual?

 

Thanks!

 

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jtm55 replied on Sun, Jan 20 2008 10:18 PM

 Hi All,

JGregorio, Welcome to our Forum! Here's a link that'll guide you through it.  http://www.geeks.com/techtips/2005/techtips-AUG18-05.htm

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JGregorio replied on Sun, Jan 20 2008 10:50 PM

Thanks, although that website is a overview on dual monitors in general.

 

 

However, I'm looking for instructions more technical like I mentioned 

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Kamrooz replied on Fri, Feb 22 2008 5:25 AM

I'm a bit confused on what you're asking, your scepter is currently hooked up via DVI? Your 7800 series has 2 dvi ports, and your dell monitor has a VGA and a DVI? Just connect them both Via DVI. Then just right click on your desktop and go to properties, advanced, and get into your nvidia control panel. Go to the monitor selections and configure it for dual displays ^_^. 

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Der Meister replied on Fri, Feb 22 2008 12:35 PM

 ^indeed what Kamrooz said

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