Dual monitors with onboard?

Cyno01 · 05-May-07, 11:17 AM

Ok, i have absolutely zero experience with nVidia hardware, but i just finished my server with a DFI C51PV-M2/G board. I'm using the onboard video, via d-sub. My question is, i've got a DVI>D-sub adapter, how do i enable the DVI port so i can run dual monitors off this?

chapper · 05-May-07, 11:41 AM

here is some info that might help you
GL

Cyno01 · 05-May-07, 09:43 PM

Its not detecting the other monitor at all. Are DVI>D-sub adaptors standard? Im using one left over from an ATI card...

eascarface · 05-May-07, 09:51 PM

The adapter shouldn't be a problem. Typically the easiest way is to right click on the desktop>properties>settings> click on the #2 monitor and click enable this monitor. If that doesn't work open up the nVidia control panel and click on display and then Change Display Configuration.

Hope that helps

Cyno01 · 05-May-07, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eascarface


	The adapter shouldn't be a problem. Typically the easiest way is to right click on the desktop>properties>settings> click on the #2 monitor and click enable this monitor. If that doesn't work open up the nVidia control panel and click on display and then Change Display Configuration. Hope that helps

There is no option for another display mode, thats my problem.

Cyno01 · 06-May-07, 01:40 AM

Its a software problem somewhere, because for whatever reason neither windows or the nVidia control panel think im capable of having dualies.

eascarface · 06-May-07, 02:11 AM

Hmm. You sure that they're both connected securely? Perhaps there's a bios option? Anything in the manual?

Cyno01 · 06-May-07, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eascarface


	Hmm. You sure that they're both connected securely? Perhaps there's a bios option? Anything in the manual?

Nothing about it in the manual and i made sure to enable it in the bios. Even if theres not a display hooked up, it should show another monitor in the display porperties.

eascarface · 06-May-07, 02:43 AM

It won't. The second display must be connected for it to show up in the control panel.

EDIT: Ok I checked the manual. You've got Dual VGA support enabled, RGB/TV set to RGB and onboard VGA enabled correct?

Cyno01 · 06-May-07, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eascarface


	It won't. The second display must be connected for it to show up in the control panel. EDIT: Ok I checked the manual. You've got Dual VGA support enabled, RGB/TV set to RGB and onboard VGA enabled correct?

Yes, all of those are set correctly, i just tried plugging the monitor straight in without the KVM and it still didnt recognize it. IDK whats up with this.

eascarface · 06-May-07, 03:26 AM

You're sure the monitors actually working? Reboot? Switch ports? I'd suggest checking out the DFI forums.

Cyno01 · 06-May-07, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eascarface


	You're sure the monitors actually working? Reboot? Switch ports? I'd suggest checking out the DFI forums.

Yeah, because its also the seconday on my main rig. I'm using a KVM, but i tried it without that just in case.

Cyno01 · 08-May-07, 12:14 AM

This is the last thing i havn't gotten working just how i want with the new computer. If i cant i wasted $30 on a KVM.

Cyno01 · 09-July-07, 10:09 PM

*kicks old can down the street into this thread laying in the gutter*

eascarface · 09-July-07, 10:31 PM

Does it detect it if you boot into safe mode?

TiZakit · 10-July-07, 02:28 AM

Display Drivers?

Try some old, some new, or go straight to omega drivers.....

05-May-07, 11:17 AM		#1 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Dual monitors with onboard? Ok, i have absolutely zero experience with nVidia hardware, but i just finished my server with a DFI C51PV-M2/G board. I'm using the onboard video, via d-sub. My question is, i've got a DVI>D-sub adapter, how do i enable the DVI port so i can run dual monitors off this?

05-May-07, 11:41 AM		#2 (permalink)
chapper Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? here is some info that might help you GL

05-May-07, 09:43 PM		#3 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? Its not detecting the other monitor at all. Are DVI>D-sub adaptors standard? Im using one left over from an ATI card...

05-May-07, 09:51 PM		#4 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? The adapter shouldn't be a problem. Typically the easiest way is to right click on the desktop>properties>settings> click on the #2 monitor and click enable this monitor. If that doesn't work open up the nVidia control panel and click on display and then Change Display Configuration. Hope that helps

06-May-07, 01:40 AM		#6 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? Its a software problem somewhere, because for whatever reason neither windows or the nVidia control panel think im capable of having dualies. Attached Thumbnails

06-May-07, 02:11 AM		#7 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? Hmm. You sure that they're both connected securely? Perhaps there's a bios option? Anything in the manual?

06-May-07, 02:43 AM		#9 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? It won't. The second display must be connected for it to show up in the control panel. EDIT: Ok I checked the manual. You've got Dual VGA support enabled, RGB/TV set to RGB and onboard VGA enabled correct? Last edited by eascarface; 06-May-07 at 02:55 AM.

06-May-07, 03:26 AM		#11 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? You're sure the monitors actually working? Reboot? Switch ports? I'd suggest checking out the DFI forums.

08-May-07, 12:14 AM		#13 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? This is the last thing i havn't gotten working just how i want with the new computer. If i cant i wasted $30 on a KVM. Attached Thumbnails

09-July-07, 10:09 PM		#14 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? kicks old can down the street into this thread laying in the gutter

09-July-07, 10:31 PM		#15 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? Does it detect it if you boot into safe mode?

10-July-07, 02:28 AM		#16 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Dual monitors with onboard? Display Drivers? Try some old, some new, or go straight to omega drivers.....

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