How to add a 2nd monitor?

[shane799]

Hello Everybody,

Hoping I can get some help with adding a 2nd monitor to my computer. I have crossfired 6950's. Both cards have only 1 Hdmi port on them. When I plug my 2nd monitor into in the HDMI port on the 2nd card it does not get recognized by the computer. When I use the VGA port on the 1st card I have no issues with the computer recognizing the 2nd monitor and getting it working. I would like to use the 2nd HDMI port if possible. How can I get the computer to use the HDMI port on the 2nd video card?

Any advise please?

 

[fantastik250]

Hi,

The cables are different, but try this suggestion from another thread:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/314860-33-hd6950-recognize-monitors-properly

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

Is there a hdmi port on your integrated??

 

[Sunius]

Afaik when you enable crossfire, the outputs of the second card will be disabled. You need to connect both monitors to the first card. You can just use DVI - HDMI adapter if you only have HDMI input on your monitor:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186016

 

[a little black duck]

When you crossfire gpu's you must plug both monitors into your primary gpu. The outputs on the 2nd card are disabled in crossfire/sli. If you only have one hdmi output available you will need to use an hdmi adapter for the 2nd monitor. Hope this helps. Good luck.