Dual monitor problem

Christopher123 · 10-29-2009, 01:35 AM

Hello, let me start with my system specs:

Nvidia GeForce 8400
dual 2.4 GhZ processor
3 gb ram
Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit

Yesterday my mother bought me a adapter that allows me to plug in 2 monitors at the same time because there is only 1 slot available. Now we plugged it in and it worked but also didn't work. I see the exact same thing on my both monitors. Like they are clones, I would like to ask you guys/girls how to fix this so I can use them appropriate.

This is how it looks like when I open the right thing in Command Center. It's in dutch so I will tell you what everything means:

Beelscherm = Monitor
Niet actief = Non active
Hoeveelheid kleuren = Amount of colours
Dit is mijn hoofdscherm: This is my main moniter
Het bureablad naar dit beeldscherm uitbreid = Extent the desktop to this monitor.

**wrench97** · 10-29-2009, 01:43 AM

If you only have 1 port the displays will only show the same on both, to have dual displays you need a video card with dual ports.

Christopher123 · 10-29-2009, 01:48 AM

Thanks for your respond, so that means I have to buy a new video card? And does every video card fit in my computer and work? Or is there any selected list I can choose from?

**wrench97** · 10-29-2009, 03:52 AM

What brand and model PC?
What are planing to use the PC for?

Christopher123 · 10-29-2009, 09:27 AM

It's from HP, don't know what brand but it says on the shellcase: HP Pavilion

I intend to play games, Left 4 Dead 2 for an example.

**wrench97** · 10-29-2009, 02:41 PM

This should help you find the model> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...t_page=product

Christopher123 · 10-30-2009, 10:29 AM

My model is a6422.nl

Sorry for the late responds, been busy lately.

**wrench97** · 10-30-2009, 12:06 PM

It takes a PCIe x16 video card, what are you looking to use the card and sual monitors for gaming or something else?

Christopher123 · 10-31-2009, 05:42 AM

For gaming, but don't think I will buy a new one. I'll just drop the dual screen and continue to use one. Thanks for your help :D

10-29-2009, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Christopher123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista service pack 2	Dual monitor problem Hello, let me start with my system specs: Nvidia GeForce 8400 dual 2.4 GhZ processor 3 gb ram Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit Yesterday my mother bought me a adapter that allows me to plug in 2 monitors at the same time because there is only 1 slot available. Now we plugged it in and it worked but also didn't work. I see the exact same thing on my both monitors. Like they are clones, I would like to ask you guys/girls how to fix this so I can use them appropriate. This is how it looks like when I open the right thing in Command Center. It's in dutch so I will tell you what everything means: Beelscherm = Monitor Niet actief = Non active Hoeveelheid kleuren = Amount of colours Dit is mijn hoofdscherm: This is my main moniter Het bureablad naar dit beeldscherm uitbreid = Extent the desktop to this monitor.

10-29-2009, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,878 OS: Win7	Re: Dual monitor problem If you only have 1 port the displays will only show the same on both, to have dual displays you need a video card with dual ports. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-29-2009, 01:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Christopher123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista service pack 2	Re: Dual monitor problem Thanks for your respond, so that means I have to buy a new video card? And does every video card fit in my computer and work? Or is there any selected list I can choose from?

10-29-2009, 03:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,878 OS: Win7	Re: Dual monitor problem What brand and model PC? What are planing to use the PC for? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-29-2009, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Christopher123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista service pack 2	Re: Dual monitor problem It's from HP, don't know what brand but it says on the shellcase: HP Pavilion I intend to play games, Left 4 Dead 2 for an example.

10-29-2009, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,878 OS: Win7	Re: Dual monitor problem This should help you find the model> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...t_page=product __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-30-2009, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Christopher123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista service pack 2	Re: Dual monitor problem My model is a6422.nl Sorry for the late responds, been busy lately.

10-30-2009, 12:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,878 OS: Win7	Re: Dual monitor problem It takes a PCIe x16 video card, what are you looking to use the card and sual monitors for gaming or something else? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-31-2009, 05:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Christopher123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista service pack 2	Re: Dual monitor problem For gaming, but don't think I will buy a new one. I'll just drop the dual screen and continue to use one. Thanks for your help :D