I was recently issued a company laptop, HP 6710b, and a docking station. The docking station has a DVI port, and I have a DVI monitor, but it does not work. I have researched this online and understand that the 6710b does not support DVI.
My question is, would buying one of those USB to DVI devices solve my problem? Any other workaround aside from obviously purchasing another monitor?
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The DVI monitor is a Samsung SyncMaster 204BW - I checked and there does appear to be a regular VGA port as well.
The docking station I have only has 1 VGA port and it would be optimal if I could attach two VGA monitors to it. Forgive me for being totally clueless when it comes to display technology (but hey, that's why I am here asking questions!), but is it possible to somehow split/duplicate the port so I could attach two monitors?
Sure, but it would only duplicate the original monitor's display. i.e. it won't act quite like an extended desktop as using that option in windows can with 2 display outputs.
e.g. something like
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by: Darr247Posted on 2009-08-10 at 11:35:56ID: 25062619
What make/model monitor is it? All the flat panel LCDs I've bought so far have a regular VGA port (hidden behind an access panel) too, but came with the DVI cable installed.
i.e. If the monitor has a 15-pin VGA port, you should be able to use the VGA port on the dock with it.
I see newegg has an adapter to convert VGA female to DVI female (http://www.newegg.com/Pro