Need help setting up dual monitors.....

-Sevendust- · 08-27-2008, 03:04 PM

The problem I have ran into is setting up dual monitors on a laptop. I have a vga splitter but it is only cloning the display and not letting me extend the desktop like I want to.

I have 2 20" monitors Im trying to hook up to a laptop.

Ive tried disabling the laptop screen but that doesnt seem to do anything.

Anybody know of a way to do this?
Thanks

Daveyiv2k1 · 08-27-2008, 03:09 PM

Wait what are you trying to do? Are you trying to extend your laptops display to another monitor? Or are you trying to use 2 actual monitors? You mentioned you're using a VGA splitter, a vga splitter wont let you extend anything it will simply output the same signal to two vga devices.

If you are trying to extend your laptops display onto a monitor, why are you using a vga splitter at all?

To use dual monitors you need a video card with more than one output header or you need more than one video card.

MSP · 08-27-2008, 03:10 PM

A splitter will only get you mirror images. To truly get dual, separate displays you'll need a docking station or an external adapter such as this one from Matrox:

Matrox DualHead2Go Notebook Multi-display Breakout Box - PCSTATS.com

-Sevendust- · 08-27-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveyiv2k1

Wait what are you trying to do? Are you trying to extend your laptops display to another monitor? Or are you trying to use 2 actual monitors? You mentioned you're using a VGA splitter, a vga splitter wont let you extend anything it will simply output the same signal to two vga devices.

If you are trying to extend your laptops display onto a monitor, why are you using a vga splitter at all?

To use dual monitors you need a video card with more than one output header or you need more than one video card.

I figured since I used a splitter on the tower I am using which allowed me to use two monitors that it would work on a laptop. I am running an extended display with it.

Guess I was wrong.

Thanks for the input

-Sevendust- · 08-27-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP

A splitter will only get you mirror images. To truly get dual, separate displays you'll need a docking station or an external adapter such as this one from Matrox:

Matrox DualHead2Go Notebook Multi-display Breakout Box - PCSTATS.com

Thats exactly what I need. Good to know. Now I just gotta see if my boss wants it.

MSP · 08-27-2008, 03:25 PM

You could do dual screens with the hardware you have now, but one screen would have to be the one built into the laptop.

-Sevendust- · 08-27-2008, 03:29 PM

Yeah well see if he wants that, but not sure.

Thank you.

MSP · 08-27-2008, 03:45 PM

Anytime. Tweak really is the best place to get answers about stuff like this.

-Sevendust- · 08-27-2008, 05:42 PM

Yeah Ive asked a few questions here before

Thats the whole reason I started posting here actually.

But as an update, he just told me to order him a new computer insted. Problem solved I guess.

MSP · 08-27-2008, 07:12 PM

Did he want a desktop or a laptop? I guess I don't understand how he could go from wanting dual screens to wanting an whole new system.

namelessentity · 08-27-2008, 07:26 PM

Maybe he was using his Laptop with no PC and decided having a PC and a laptop is just easier in his eyes.

-Sevendust- · 08-28-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP

Did he want a desktop or a laptop? I guess I don't understand how he could go from wanting dual screens to wanting an whole new system.

He has a laptop. Told him that the dual monitors wouldnt work with it.

So he said just to order him a new computer so he doesnt have to mess with a laptop any more.

Oilfield spends to much money....

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08-27-2008, 03:04 PM	permanent link to #1
-Sevendust- Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 2,822 (#32 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 6x in 5 posts	The problem I have ran into is setting up dual monitors on a laptop. I have a vga splitter but it is only cloning the display and not letting me extend the desktop like I want to. I have 2 20" monitors Im trying to hook up to a laptop. Ive tried disabling the laptop screen but that doesnt seem to do anything. Anybody know of a way to do this? Thanks

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Daveyiv2k1 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 696 (#106 ) My photos: 5 Thanked 1x in one post	Wait what are you trying to do? Are you trying to extend your laptops display to another monitor? Or are you trying to use 2 actual monitors? You mentioned you're using a VGA splitter, a vga splitter wont let you extend anything it will simply output the same signal to two vga devices. If you are trying to extend your laptops display onto a monitor, why are you using a vga splitter at all? To use dual monitors you need a video card with more than one output header or you need more than one video card.

08-27-2008, 03:10 PM	permanent link to #3
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	A splitter will only get you mirror images. To truly get dual, separate displays you'll need a docking station or an external adapter such as this one from Matrox: Matrox DualHead2Go Notebook Multi-display Breakout Box - PCSTATS.com

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	You could do dual screens with the hardware you have now, but one screen would have to be the one built into the laptop.

08-27-2008, 03:29 PM	permanent link to #7
-Sevendust- Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 2,822 (#32 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 6x in 5 posts	Yeah well see if he wants that, but not sure. Thank you.

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Anytime. Tweak really is the best place to get answers about stuff like this.

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-Sevendust- Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 2,822 (#32 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 6x in 5 posts	Yeah Ive asked a few questions here before Thats the whole reason I started posting here actually. But as an update, he just told me to order him a new computer insted. Problem solved I guess.

08-27-2008, 07:12 PM	permanent link to #10
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Did he want a desktop or a laptop? I guess I don't understand how he could go from wanting dual screens to wanting an whole new system.

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namelessentity Resident Cynic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 1,719 (#56 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 1x in one post	Maybe he was using his Laptop with no PC and decided having a PC and a laptop is just easier in his eyes.

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