Jim,
I am no expert, but, if you desire to run 2 panels, you might just need a
video card that arrives to you with 2 DVI connectors on its' back end. I
suspect that there is extra hdw logic on the card to deal w/both DVI
connectors AND multi panels/monitors. Then, there is/are the card's
driver(s)............. :)
Just my simple share. I am so far out of touch w/modern video cards, I can
already hear the peals of laughter from the Collective. It's OK. I'm old
school............. :)
Best,
Duncan
At 16:57 01/29/2009 -0800, you wrote:
I bought two Dell 22" wide-scrren LCD monitors (2208WFP). I have a Dell
Optiplex 745(?) running WINXP SP2 and a ATI X1300PRO 256MB video card.
The X1300 has a single DVI connector, but with a Y-splitter, I should be
able to have two DVI cables or two VGA cables - one to each monitor -
depending on which splitter I use. I want to use dual DVI, but problem is,
I can only get one monitor to turn on when I try to extend the desktop.
Whatever the magic combination of drivers, cables and configuration
switches is, I haven't been able to figure it out.
My intention is to run both monitors at native LCD resolution (1680x1050).
Any help appreciated.
Jim
