another 3rd monitor question

[rfullarton]

i have a hp i5 with a nvidia ge force 730 with dddr3 i hdmi and 1 vga. on the back of the machine there are two other hdmi slots. but when i put the hdmi cables in they are not recognised ? are these slots linked to the motherboard ? also i told i could get a vga to usb cable to get the 3rd monitor working .. is this right ? i want to have a fully functioning monitor rather than a slave. 3 monitor will be used for browing and live tv if that makes a difference. the two new monitors are 24 es and the old one is lp1965 so no hdmi cable slot on this ones ... thanks

 

[helpstar]

Which HP I5 model is it exactly?

 

[rfullarton]

i5 6400 cpu @ 2.70ghz

 

[helpstar]

And which HP prebuilt computer model?
(e.g. HP Pavilion (550-177ng) )

 

[rfullarton]

And which HP prebuilt computer model?
(e.g. HP Pavilion (550-177ng) )

HP Pavilion 550-154na

 

[helpstar]

HP homepage says:
"Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed."
Even if it would work, no VGA output there.

Just one HDMI and one DVI-I port (VGA signal integrated) available on the GT 730, no third port for the third monitor either.

USB graphics card could be an option:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patuoxun-Graphic-Display-External-Adapter/dp/B00GTLBHSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480674325&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=USB+3.0+to+VGA&psc=1

 

[rfullarton]

thanks for your prompt response, much appreciated

 

[helpstar]

Just had a look at the lp1965 monitor, does it has a DVI port?

Then you can try to activate the HDMI ports on the motherboard inside the BIOS and get a HDMI to DVI adapter.
Update the BIOS from the HP support homepage, if there is no option to activate the "IGP" or integrated graphics.

Or if the integrated graphics can still not be enabled, get a USB to DVI interface

 

[helpstar]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/COOLEAD-Graphic-Adapter-HDMI-Multi-Display/dp/B00WLYEHBQ/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1480675241&sr=1-17&keywords=USB+to+DVI

USB 3.0 cable needed for this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-USB-3-0-DVI-Adapter/dp/B00BSEV6KA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1480675422&sr=1-1&keywords=Belkin+USB+3.0+to+DVI

 

[rfullarton]

Just had a look at the lp1965 monitor, does it has a DVI port?

Then you can try to activate the HDMI ports on the motherboard inside the BIOS and get a HDMI to DVI adapter.
Update the BIOS from the HP support homepage, if there is no option to activate the "IGP" or integrated graphics.

Or if the integrated graphics can still not be enabled, get a USB to DVI interface

 

[rfullarton]

yes sorry i made an error in my original description i am using the dvi port and one hdmi cable

here are the specs of the monitor connections

Rear Components
Figure 3-2 Rear Components
Component Function
1 Cable Lock Provision Provides slot for use with cable security locks.
2 Master Power Switch Turns off all power to the monitor.
3 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor.
4 DVI-I Connectors Connects the DVI-I to VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable
to the monitor.
5 USB Upstream
Connector
Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port/hub.
6 USB Downstream
Connectors
Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.
7 USB Downstream
Connectors (side panel)
Connects optional USB devices to the monitor

 

[helpstar]

made a mistake myself, the DVI-I has the analog signal as well. The DVI-D is the one with just digital signal. But doesn´t change the original problem that only two ports are usable at the same time.

 

[rfullarton]

made a mistake myself, the DVI-I has the analog signal as well. The DVI-D is the one with just digital signal. But doesn´t change the original problem that only two ports are usable at the same time.

 

[rfullarton]

is it worth trying a dvi to usb cable or is it a waste of money

 

[rfullarton]

HP homepage says:
"Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed."
Even if it would work, no VGA output there.

Just one HDMI and one DVI-I port (just digital, no analog signal for VGA) available, no third port for the VGA monitor there either.

USB graphics card could be an option:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patuoxun-Graphic-Display-External-Adapter/dp/B00GTLBHSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480674325&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=USB+3.0+to+VGA&psc=1

 

[rfullarton]

should i by this ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-NL571AA-USB-to-DVI-External-Graphics-Multiview-Adapter-584670-001-518591-010-/222296679583?hash=item33c1ea249f:g:dWUAAOSw44BYE2jn

 

[helpstar]

Because I thought you have a VGA Monitor, I suggested the USB to VGA converter, but you will need a USB to DVI converter like:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/COOLEAD-Graphic-Adapter-HDMI-M...

USB 3.0 cable needed for this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-USB-3-0-DVI-Adapter/dp/...