Laptop with two external monitors
Hey guys,
So I got a T60 Thinkpad with a docking station. The docking station has a DVI port. I got a DVI splitter for two external monitors.
Is it possible to use it the way to extend those two external monitors together? Currently they both show same thing.
Please advise. Thank you!!
So I got a T60 Thinkpad with a docking station. The docking station has a DVI port. I got a DVI splitter for two external monitors.
Is it possible to use it the way to extend those two external monitors together? Currently they both show same thing.
Please advise. Thank you!!
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the dvi and vga ports combine to the one video output the replicator pushes video out of
if you connect one to the dvi, and one to the vga, you'll see the same thing on both monitors (not independent of each other)
there are 2 ports just for convenience, not for functionality
if you connect one to the dvi, and one to the vga, you'll see the same thing on both monitors (not independent of each other)
there are 2 ports just for convenience, not for functionality
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I dont know that particular port replicator/ docking station but i certainaly get dual screens in full functionality when using my Dell laptop on a Dell docking station. One screen in the DVI and one in the normal VGA works great for me.
Try it and see what your graphics properties shows when set up like this.
Try it and see what your graphics properties shows when set up like this.
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Edbedb, so can I use that way with a DVI splitter? Or 1st on DVI and another on VGA? Or do I still need an USB to DVI adapter?
with that port replicator, whatever is connected to the dvi port will show the same as whatever is connected to the vga port
you can plug in 3 monitors if you want - 2 on a dvi splitter and one on the vga - all three will show the same mirror as each other.
you can plug in 3 monitors if you want - 2 on a dvi splitter and one on the vga - all three will show the same mirror as each other.
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OK so I guess the only option I have is the USB to DVI adapter. Correct?
You can use the laptop screen and one external screen for any useful dual monitor configuration.
bryon44035v3 is correct about what you will need to use 2 external monitors in that way.
bryon44035v3 is correct about what you will need to use 2 external monitors in that way.
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I connected the 2nd display to the VGA and it doesnt even see it. Black screen.....
So I guess I need that USB to DVI adapter.
So I guess I need that USB to DVI adapter.
you are better off getting a usb or or PCMCIA video card.
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2nd monitor via normal VGA port on the replicator? Would that work?