My work uses a VGA splitter to utlize the desktop extender functionality so I KNOW it's possible... HOW?
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MJVroman
June 3, 2014 4:35:47 PM
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June 3, 2014 4:55:42 PM
So i'm running windows 8 on a much nicer set up than work runs and I have a VGA split, but it won't let me extend my desktop it only duplicates! I can't get it to register the secondary monitor as monitor #2 they both identify as #1. any suggestions?-- Also, my current computer does not have DVI capablitys only VGA and its only 1 pre-out.
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I highly doubt its a standard VGA splitter. It's most likely a DMS-59 to dual vga adapter(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMS-59) which will look similar to a vga splitter but support dual monitors in extended desktop mode. A standard VGA splitter would just clone the displays. Most video cards now a days supports atleast 2 monitors.
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June 3, 2014 4:58:13 PM
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June 3, 2014 4:59:43 PM
Entomber said:
rgd1101 said:
split cable don't extend the screen, it duplicate the same screen to 2 monitor.it depends on the graphics card present in the PC. I have some workstations at work that have split cables with extended desktops.
This is actually the same for my work. Every workstation has a 20 inch and a 16 inch using a Y split cable. I'm trying to get that same setup at home any hints?
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Entomber said:
rgd1101 said:
split cable don't extend the screen, it duplicate the same screen to 2 monitor.it depends on the graphics card present in the PC. I have some workstations at work that have split cables with extended desktops.
you are right.
found a few on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/dvi-to-vga-splitter
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MJVroman
June 3, 2014 5:00:59 PM
bignastyid said:
I highly doubt its a standard VGA splitter. It's most likely a DMS-59 to dual vga adapter(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMS-59) which will look similar to a vga splitter but support dual monitors in extended desktop mode. A standard VGA splitter would just clone the displays. Most video cards now a days supports atleast 2 monitors.The Y split they use at work looks very similar to this, but all 3 ends are blue and the same size.
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MJVroman said:
So i'm running windows 8 on a much nicer set up than work runs and I have a VGA split, but it won't let me extend my desktop it only duplicates! I can't get it to register the secondary monitor as monitor #2 they both identify as #1. any suggestions?-- Also, my current computer does not have DVI capablitys only VGA and its only 1 pre-out.You have a few options.
1. upgrade the video card
2. use a usb to vga or dvi adapter(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...)
3. A matrox dual head to go adapter(http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/dh2go/di...)
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MJVroman
June 3, 2014 5:06:40 PM
rgd1101 said:
Entomber said:
rgd1101 said:
split cable don't extend the screen, it duplicate the same screen to 2 monitor.it depends on the graphics card present in the PC. I have some workstations at work that have split cables with extended desktops.
you are right.
found a few on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/dvi-to-vga-splitter
So my work setup up is most likely a DVI to VGA split, instead of actually VGA to VGA. Which is also the DMS-59 the gentleman referenced earlier. any ideas on what hardware I could get to run 2 monitors with extended desktop without installing a new Video Card? The computer is still under warranty and I'm fearful of breaking it open.
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June 3, 2014 5:12:04 PM
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June 3, 2014 5:14:08 PM
MJVroman
June 3, 2014 5:22:34 PM
Yep the motherboard only has 1 vga port which is kinda odd in this day and age. If you add a video card It should not void the Dell warranty. You can get a card that will support dual monitors for $30. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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this is intriguing, whilst the VGA connector can carry relatively high resolution (albeit at dubious quality) so that it could potentially have a large horizontal resolution to cover 2 monitors, the signals in the connector shown here;
http://pinouts.ru/Video/VGA15_pinout.shtml
appear to provide no
http://pinouts.ru/Video/VGA15_pinout.shtml
appear to provide no
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