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01/25/2005 10:30:06 AM · #1

Hi
I was wondering if i need any software to have two monitors connected to one computer? Or how do i get the two monitors to work separatly?

maxj

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/25/2005 10:34:49 AM · #2

software us usually included with the software that comes with the video card.

(assuming windows)...
this ay be accessed by right clicking the desktop>properties>settings>advanced

hdogg4u

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

01/25/2005 10:40:42 AM · #3

two methods 2 seperate video cards or a video card that has 2 outputs not interlaced however if it is interlaced then you will see the same thing on both monitors. If you do have interlaced then you have to use programs like virtual monitor which you can then set one monitor and then set the other one to something else.

01/25/2005 10:46:37 AM · #4

is the radeon 9800 capable of doing that if not where can i get the software?

slindenman

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

01/25/2005 11:02:06 AM · #5

Windows XP has the option built into it. Just right click on your desktop, go to properties, then settings.

If you have a laptop, then you already have an additional monitor input. If you're working on a desktop computer, you will need an additional card.

Message edited by author 2005-01-25 16:02:59.

BADDBOYY21

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR

01/25/2005 11:31:40 AM · #6

ATI's website said that it has Dual integrated display controllers...I'm not sure if that means you can use two monitors. I have that card in my dell desktop. I remeber reading somewhere that you could use two, but I cant remember where I saw that.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/25/2005 11:45:18 AM · #7

o if i can use two the card will have two places to connect the two monitors? and if yes are they the same type of connection?

Neil

Fujifilm X-T20

01/25/2005 11:49:39 AM · #8

Dual monitor cards have two connections, or a special cable that has two connectors.

Sometimes one or both are DVI (digital LCD) connectors, the low end would be two analog connections for CRTs and analog LCDs.

Matrox Milleniums, Gxxx cards, etc., have dual connectors. Windows XP supports these by default, but the Matrox and ATI software gives you more control over how the monitors are configured.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

01/25/2005 12:02:46 PM · #9

Originally posted by nshapiro:

multi-headed nVidia GeForce cards with the Included Deskview s/w work quite nicely as well. Home I have a multi-headed BFG Asylum GeForce 5700 ultra SVGA DB-15/DVI pretty nice for graphics and gaming.

Or just be Creative At work (I have to deal with junk but it works)I have nVidia GeForce 4 (AGP) with a 3DFX Voodoo 3 (PCI and about as old and the Matrox)...and they work peachy.

Next trick is to calibrate both monitors (it does work).

01/25/2005 12:07:51 PM · #10

this is funny i have a radeon 9800 and i don't have the connections for two monitors i only have the dvi entrance, thats strange...

BADDBOYY21

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR

01/25/2005 04:35:12 PM · #11

Is there any preference setting that needs changed in photoshop for two monitors? How does the 2 monitor setup work with photoshop? image on one and tools on the other?

BADDBOYY21