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video output on MAC G5

I am running a older MAC G5 with a GeForce FX 5200 video card. I want to hook up 2 monitors. The card has a DVI and a M1 connector on the back. IThe M1 connector is apparently for outputting video to a projector. I want to be able to have 2 monitors with one of them rotated 90 degrees. I cannot find any good information on this card with these connectors.

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If you want to keep that card I'd recomment you purchase a M1 to DVI or VGA Adaptor and that should allow you to run dual monitors. From there it is just a matter of adjusting the display settings on the second monitor by rotating the orientation which you should be able to do from within the Mac OS.

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-38060-Female-Adapter/dp/B000F1TJP6

^ An example (probably overpriced) of the adaptor that I believe will allow you this functionality.
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I know that I can buy an adapter. I am wanting to confirm that the video card has the ability to display 2 different displays not just one image twice. The display setup gives no indication that it will or will not.
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I have ordered an adapter from Amaazon. I will award full points after I test this late next week.

Thanks