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Posted on 2013-01-04
Hi,
We just got a new pc in the office, the video card is AMD HD 7350 on Lenovo M92p.
The card has a hdmi output and a dvi, the output from dvi is fine. The pc has an built in video output, when I plug in the second monitor to this port, it does not work, any ideas? thx
We just got a new pc in the office, the video card is AMD HD 7350 on Lenovo M92p.
The card has a hdmi output and a dvi, the output from dvi is fine. The pc has an built in video output, when I plug in the second monitor to this port, it does not work, any ideas? thx
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Active 1 day ago
When you install a video Card into a computer the on board video port automatically becomes disabled.
If you want dual monitors then you need a dual monitor video card.
If you want dual monitors then you need a dual monitor video card.
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so, with ATI HD 7350 card, one port is HDMI port, is there any converter for the monitor? thx
Hi mcmrg.
If you need to use more displays with M92P, you should buy from your Lenovo dealer, the corresponding splitter cables. It supports up to 4 displays in what Lenovo calls Mosaic.
More info at: http://www.zdnet.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m92p-tiny-review-7000007097/
If you need to use more displays with M92P, you should buy from your Lenovo dealer, the corresponding splitter cables. It supports up to 4 displays in what Lenovo calls Mosaic.
More info at: http://www.zdnet.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m92p-tiny-review-7000007097/
Active 1 day ago
No you must have a video adapter that supports multiple outputs.
The adapter you have has two ports but is an either or type. Only can use one port at a time.
This is just an example of what you would be looking for
http://www.pcliquidations.com/p9096-evga-geforce-7300-gt?r164168163165160
In the title it shows dual monitor support.
The adapter you have has two ports but is an either or type. Only can use one port at a time.
This is just an example of what you would be looking for
http://www.pcliquidations.com/p9096-evga-geforce-7300-gt?r164168163165160
In the title it shows dual monitor support.
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We only need two monitors, I wish I could get 4 though.
will this work?
http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?&storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&partNumber=IM1NZ0709&cid=PS:GooglePLAs:IM1NZ0709&KPID=IM1NZ0709
will this work?
http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?&storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&partNumber=IM1NZ0709&cid=PS:GooglePLAs:IM1NZ0709&KPID=IM1NZ0709
Active 1 day ago
No your video adapter is not a dual monitor adapter.
What do you need.
Dual monitors mean that you have two screens with different information displayed on them
Splitting monitors you will see the same image on both monitors.
Which are you trying to do?
What do you need.
Dual monitors mean that you have two screens with different information displayed on them
Splitting monitors you will see the same image on both monitors.
Which are you trying to do?
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What I am trying to achieve is two screens with extended information, not identical info...thx
Active 1 day ago
yes so you need a dual monitor video adaptor to do just that.
There are plenty out there and not very expensive.
There are plenty out there and not very expensive.
Active 1 day ago
your video adaptor card will not support two monitors
So no that adapter from staples will do you no good.
As I stated above you need a dual monitor video card
So no that adapter from staples will do you no good.
As I stated above you need a dual monitor video card
Active 1 day ago
I must insist
Still need a dual video adapter before you can add any more than one.
Still need a dual video adapter before you can add any more than one.
Just spent sometime researching your machine since I don't have one handy. Before I go further what model M92p do you have? My guess is you have either the Tower or Small Desktop models because those are the ones that allow you to install a dedicated graphics card. Lenova sells them with the option for an AMD Radeon HD7350 .
IF all that is correct, then I believe you don't need any further hardware. This spec sheet (http://bit.ly/RwX0cr) says this cards supports up to 3 monitors and has connector options for a DisplayPort, Dual-Link DVI, HDMI and VGA. Depending on what you are connecting you may need an adapter of some sort.
If I were sitting next to you, first I would right click on the desktop to see if the dialog box that pops up has a 'Graphics Properties' or 'Graphic Options' option. If it does, then I would explore those settings to configure Multiple Display settings. See the two screen shots below. Since the Tower model uses an Intel processor, you might have a similar looking Graphics Properties dialog on your box.
Second, I would try going to Start > Control Panels > Displays and explore those settings. The Lenovo DisplayPort Adapter Link provided by Goofytouy above explains how to configure Displays here.
If that doesn't work, I would directly contact your vendor or Lenovo support at http://support.lenovo.com
Later Update: Nothing is simple. Assuming you have the 512MB version of the HD7350 you have only the DP and the DVI ports. Depending on the way Windows is configured, you MAY not be able to simultaneously use both the video card integrated into the mother-board, which is where your VGA port lives, AND the HD7350. You can probably double-check that in your Device Manager (Find that by option by right clicking on My Computer, select Properties, click on Device Manager on Left).
IF BOTH are available, under Display Adapters you should see the HD7350 and something like "Intel HD Graphics" for the integrated card. Good news if you see both - you should be able to configure via the Displays Control Panel or the Graphics Properties dialog.
desktopRightClick.jpg
graphicsProperties-Intel2.jpg
IF all that is correct, then I believe you don't need any further hardware. This spec sheet (http://bit.ly/RwX0cr) says this cards supports up to 3 monitors and has connector options for a DisplayPort, Dual-Link DVI, HDMI and VGA. Depending on what you are connecting you may need an adapter of some sort.
If I were sitting next to you, first I would right click on the desktop to see if the dialog box that pops up has a 'Graphics Properties' or 'Graphic Options' option. If it does, then I would explore those settings to configure Multiple Display settings. See the two screen shots below. Since the Tower model uses an Intel processor, you might have a similar looking Graphics Properties dialog on your box.
Second, I would try going to Start > Control Panels > Displays and explore those settings. The Lenovo DisplayPort Adapter Link provided by Goofytouy above explains how to configure Displays here.
If that doesn't work, I would directly contact your vendor or Lenovo support at http://support.lenovo.com
Later Update: Nothing is simple. Assuming you have the 512MB version of the HD7350 you have only the DP and the DVI ports. Depending on the way Windows is configured, you MAY not be able to simultaneously use both the video card integrated into the mother-board, which is where your VGA port lives, AND the HD7350. You can probably double-check that in your Device Manager (Find that by option by right clicking on My Computer, select Properties, click on Device Manager on Left).
IF BOTH are available, under Display Adapters you should see the HD7350 and something like "Intel HD Graphics" for the integrated card. Good news if you see both - you should be able to configure via the Displays Control Panel or the Graphics Properties dialog.
desktopRightClick.jpg
graphicsProperties-Intel2.jpg
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Also, I found this site
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
I also followed the steps in bios, still no luck.
There is no 'Graphics Properties' or 'Graphic Options' option on mine, but there is a Catalyst Control Center. It only shows one monitor. thanks
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=SF11-D0067
I also followed the steps in bios, still no luck.
There is no 'Graphics Properties' or 'Graphic Options' option on mine, but there is a Catalyst Control Center. It only shows one monitor. thanks
If you successfully changed the bios as the support link shows, I would expect a couple of changes in your system.
1. EITHER ALL the monitors now work OR only the VGA Monitor is working.
2. The listing in Device Manager > Display Adapters will change from the screen shot you posted.
I would go into the bios configuration screen again and make sure the changes have been saved correctly (F10 key):
Select Active Video = IGD
Multi-Monitor Support = Enabled
AND do the simple checks... ensure the non working monitor & connector really works. Take them to another computer and confirm that they work. [I suggest this not to insult your intelligence - just that I have wasted hours in the past overlooking this simple check ]
At that point it's probably time to punt... and call support.
bummer.
1. EITHER ALL the monitors now work OR only the VGA Monitor is working.
2. The listing in Device Manager > Display Adapters will change from the screen shot you posted.
I would go into the bios configuration screen again and make sure the changes have been saved correctly (F10 key):
Select Active Video = IGD
Multi-Monitor Support = Enabled
AND do the simple checks... ensure the non working monitor & connector really works. Take them to another computer and confirm that they work. [I suggest this not to insult your intelligence - just that I have wasted hours in the past overlooking this simple check ]
At that point it's probably time to punt... and call support.
bummer.
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>> [I suggest this not to insult your intelligence - just that I have wasted hours in the past overlooking this simple check ]
lol
If I used
Select Active Video = IGD
Multi-Monitor Support = Enabled
then the VGA works. If I use the rest, the card works.
They work fine "individually", just not "at the same time"
lol
If I used
Select Active Video = IGD
Multi-Monitor Support = Enabled
then the VGA works. If I use the rest, the card works.
They work fine "individually", just not "at the same time"
i think once VGA is functional (in the BIOS), then you need to enable the other monitor in the Screen Resolution settings.
thought that might be the case... so while trying to ask Lenovo support how to use both cards simultaneoulsy, it might be time to consider purchasing a displayport to VGA connector.
What kind of VGA monitor are you trying to connect? May need to see it is compatible with DisplayPort Input settings (all you ever want to know about DisplayPorts: http://www.displayport.org/faq/)
What kind of VGA monitor are you trying to connect? May need to see it is compatible with DisplayPort Input settings (all you ever want to know about DisplayPorts: http://www.displayport.org/faq/)
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we have different monitors in my office, the lcd I am trying to use are dinosaurs,
both Acer, one is X193w, one is AL1706
I need to make sure it "really...really" can not support dual monitors first before I go to my boss asking for the connector.....lol
both Acer, one is X193w, one is AL1706
I need to make sure it "really...really" can not support dual monitors first before I go to my boss asking for the connector.....lol
messing with in Control Panel > Displays > Screen Resolution as suggested by tailoreddigital may be the ticket.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Active 1 day ago
Plus, maximize productivity with support of up to three independent displays or four displays in Mosaic Mode without any discrete graphics card.â€
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-specs/desktop/thinkcentre/m-series-towers/m92-m92p/
Is this your computer?
So looking on the site they talk about Mosaic mode but not in detail
That is how they support dual monitors
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-specs/desktop/thinkcentre/m-series-towers/m92-m92p/
Is this your computer?
So looking on the site they talk about Mosaic mode but not in detail
That is how they support dual monitors
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