Trying to get dual monitors working

Bumpab

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Hello,
Just installed Radeon HD5450 and now how do I get my onboard NVidia card to work for a second monitor?
I have my ACER flatpanel on HDMI working on the new card and the vga port gives me a second monitor but I can't access it with the cursor.
I put the VGA monitor back on the original port and I get nothing. I'd like for it to work again with the new card. Is it possible?
 
Solution
connect hdmi and vga both to the 5450. In catalyst control center, select preference>advance view

then click desktop management>advance display settings

check detect whenever catalyst control center is open

After that, you new monitor should be detected. In creating and arranging desktop, right click display number 2 and select extend (you get extra screen space) or duplicate (both screen display same stuff).

apply
connect hdmi and vga both to the 5450. In catalyst control center, select preference>advance view

then click desktop management>advance display settings

check detect whenever catalyst control center is open

After that, you new monitor should be detected. In creating and arranging desktop, right click display number 2 and select extend (you get extra screen space) or duplicate (both screen display same stuff).

apply
 
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