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Hi All,
I have a new Dell 3050 with 2 monitors. The Dell has integrated DP and HDMI ports for video out. The Monitors I have, have 1 DP connection each. For Monitor 1 I used a DP/DP connection and the monitor works - no problem
For Monitor 2, I used a HDMI/DP (DP on monitor side) but the computer doesn't recognize or ever know a monitor is connected.
I was told the the cable I have is a DP to HDMI and I should get a HDMI to DP or a Bi-directional DP/HDMI cable. Is there such a thing?
Any suggestions to make the dual monitors work short of a video card or USB/VGA adapter?
I have a new Dell 3050 with 2 monitors. The Dell has integrated DP and HDMI ports for video out. The Monitors I have, have 1 DP connection each. For Monitor 1 I used a DP/DP connection and the monitor works - no problem
For Monitor 2, I used a HDMI/DP (DP on monitor side) but the computer doesn't recognize or ever know a monitor is connected.
I was told the the cable I have is a DP to HDMI and I should get a HDMI to DP or a Bi-directional DP/HDMI cable. Is there such a thing?
Any suggestions to make the dual monitors work short of a video card or USB/VGA adapter?
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PAMurillo
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Hey Ramin,
I think I am out of luck. No DP input on the monitor: http://www.dell.com/ed/business/p/dell-e2216h-monitor/pd. It's looking like a graphics card option.
I think I am out of luck. No DP input on the monitor: http://www.dell.com/ed/business/p/dell-e2216h-monitor/pd. It's looking like a graphics card option.
At least one of your monitors must have two DisplayPort / Mini-DisplayPort (in & out).
ASKER
Both monitors are the same Dell E2216H. I didn't see it physically. Did you see something in the specs (link) I sent?
It only has one DisplayPorr and one VGA port.
Note: If there is only ONE DisplayPort, then it will be a DisplayPort IN.
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Note: If there is only ONE DisplayPort, then it will be a DisplayPort IN.
ASKER
Hmmmm... If I setup:
Computer ---DP/DP--->Monitor 1 How can I connect Monitor 1 to Monitor 2 if both monitors have a single DP port?
Computer ---DP/DP--->Monitor 1 How can I connect Monitor 1 to Monitor 2 if both monitors have a single DP port?
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ASKER
Huh, so I could do:
Computer ---DP/DP---> (2-1 DP adapter) Monitor 1 ----DP/DP---> Monitor 2?
Computer ---DP/DP---> (2-1 DP adapter) Monitor 1 ----DP/DP---> Monitor 2?
Please describe a little more.
this is what I noted above:
From PC to --> (1-2 DP adapter ) and then from DP adapter to each monitor.
DP adapter has one IN that must connect to DP out on your PC, and it has two out which must connect to DP IN on your monitors .
this is what I noted above:
From PC to --> (1-2 DP adapter ) and then from DP adapter to each monitor.
DP adapter has one IN that must connect to DP out on your PC, and it has two out which must connect to DP IN on your monitors .
ASKER
Cool. I'll give it a shot. Thanks Ramin!
ASKER
Worked like a charm!
I'm glad to hear that - Thank you for your feedback.
ASKER
Here's the DP splitter I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XXPYGPO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
you must connect first monitor to your PC with DisplayPort cable, and connect this monitor to second one again only with DisplayPort or mDP.
Graphic card must be able to support DP 1.2 and you can find it as MST option.
More Details:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/peripherals/f/3529/t/19994568