Video card cannot handle 3 monitors

Hello, I have been trying to set up 2 external monitors on either side of my mac. I have all of the equipment for all 3 displays (The 2 external monitors are both 24'' widescreen monitors) but I believe that it's my video card that is causing a very low frame rate on the monitor to my left. That or the fact that it is connected using a usb-dvi,dvi-vga adapter. The monitor to my right was connected with a mini dvi to vga adapter and works beautifully but the program that I use three monitors with gets a low frame rate all together whenever I spread it to all three. I am also not sure if I can get either another or a better video card installed and if that would help. Any ideas?

Hi, which exact iMac is it?
Not likely you can get a better Video card though.
So we know more about it...
At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 6 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.21f4

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have either a 208w or a 237w Power supply (PSU)"
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retail that support Tiger's core image/video, the
Radeon 9600 and 9800. Unfortunately the 9600 requires
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Linux Cerberus 3.3.7-1-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 00:26:26 CEST 2012 x86_64 GNU/Linux
╔═ comhack@Cerberus 10:50 AM
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01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI Barts LE [AMD Radeon HD 6700 Series]
02:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI Caicos [Radeon HD 6450]
╔═ comhack@Cerberus 11:50 AM
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1600x900 60.0 50.0
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1280x960 50.0 60.0
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800x600 50.0 72.2 75.0 60.3 56.2
720x480 50.0 30.0 60.0 30.0 59.9
640x480 50.0 75.0 72.8 67.0 60.0 59.9
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1680x1050 60.0
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1360x1024 60.0
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1280x768 60.0
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800x600 72.2 75.0 60.3 56.2
640x480 75.0 72.8 67.0 59.9
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Option "DPMS" "true"
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Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
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Option "Disable" "false"
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Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
Option "Position" "0 28"
Option "Rotate" "normal"
Option "Disable" "false"
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Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
Option "PreferredMode" "480x640"
Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
Option "Position" "0 0"
Option "Rotate" ""
Option "Disable" "false"
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Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
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Option "Rotate" "normal"
Option "Disable" "false"
EndSection
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Identifier "amdcccle-Device[1]-0"
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Option "Monitor-DFP1" "0-DFP1"
Option "Monitor-DFP5" "0-DFP5"
Option "Monitor-DFP6" "0-DFP6"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "amdcccle-Device[2]-0"
Driver "fglrx"
Option "Monitor-Default monitor" "1-Default monitor"
BusID "PCI:2:0:0"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "amdcccle-Screen[1]-0"
Device "amdcccle-Device[1]-0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Virtual 5440 1920
Depth 24
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "amdcccle-Screen[2]-0"
Device "amdcccle-Device[2]-0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
EndSubSection
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https://github.com/securitybreach/Cerbe … g.conf-ati
Notice the fourth monitor is labeled as "1-Default monitor" instead of hdmi (or whatever) and the second card is not listed.
I am literally at my wit's end trying to figure this out. So basically I am wondering if anyone has a clue where to begin trying to get the 2nd video card identified or is it even possible with the current Catalyst driver? I know my hardware can power it fine as it works perfectly on my Windows gaming partition.
Thanks in advance
Last edited by securitybreach (2012-06-01 16:50:47)

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Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "amdcccle Layout"
Screen 0 "amdcccle-Screen[1]-0" 1599 0
Screen "amdcccle-Screen[1]-1" 3518 0
Screen "amdcccle-Screen[1]-2" 5437 0
Screen "amdcccle-Screen[2]-0" 0 0
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Section "Monitor"
Identifier "0-DFP1"
Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
Option "PreferredMode" "1600x900"
Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
Option "Position" "0 0"
Option "Rotate" "normal"
Option "Disable" "false"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "0-DFP5"
Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
Option "Position" "0 0"
Option "Rotate" "normal"
Option "Disable" "false"
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Identifier "0-DFP7"
Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
Option "Position" "0 0"
Option "Rotate" "normal"
Option "Disable" "false"
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Identifier "amdcccle-Screen[1]-0"
Device "amdcccle-Device[1]-0"
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SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
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I had to manually edit my xorg.conf and add the values for the second video card/fourth monitor. I cannot figure out how to take a screenshot of all 4 X sessions so here is a picture of the setup:
Last edited by securitybreach (2012-06-03 22:49:20)

Will the Corsair CX430 Handle the MSI N560GTX-Ti Video Card

The Corsair +12V rail is rated at 28A and 336 Watts.
If this won't handle it, what do I need for the N560GTX-Ti twin frozr II?
What will be the system signs if it cannot handle it?

I upgraded the power supply to a Corsair TX750 with 62 Amps and 744 Watts on the +12V rail, but am still having problems with the video card. Here are the symptoms:
With the computer turned off through windows there is still a voltage trickle that causes the blue LEDs on the DRAM fans to stay on. The blue LEDs on the CPU fan also stay on and there is a slight jerk in the fan blades twice every second. Again the computer is off and this is happening.
If I unplug the power cord then everything goes off. But if I plug the power cord back in and the computer is still turned off, I get the trickle and same symptoms.
This happens even if I turn the power supply off at its switch on the back of the power suppply.
If I take the MSI video card out the symptoms go away.
This symptom appeared before I ever switched the computer on with the MSI video card.
Also, If I take the MSI video card out and install a PCI-E 16 Radeon video card, there are no symptoms, so the problem does not seem to be in the PCI-E bus or the motherboard.
The video card seems to be functioning otherwise.
Any Suggestions?

I installed a new video card onto my computer...the monitor wont work!!!?

So I got a new GPU (VGA MSI NX8800GT 512M OC RT). I installed it last night and plugged the monitor into it...I know the computer sees it because the LED light turns green, then it goes to sleep. So I figure that maybe the GPU is incompatible with my motherboard, so I put my old one back in and the same thing happens!!! Anyone know what can cause this?!?!
I have:
Processor -Intel Pentium 4 550 Prescott 3.4GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Single-Core Processor
MOBO -ABIT AA8-DuraMAX LGA 775 Intel 925X ATX Intel Motherboard
PSU - Rosewill RP500 ATX12V v1.3/ EPS12V 500W Power Supply 115/230 V CSA, CB, TUV, FCC, UL
Details:
Model
Brand    Rosewill
Model    RP500
Spec
Type    ATX12V v1.3/ EPS12V
Maximum Power    500W
Fans    Silent 120mm Ball-bearing Fan with Blue LED
PFC    No
Main Connector    24Pin
+12V Rails    Single
PCI-E Connectors    No
ATI CrossFire Support    No
NVIDIA SLI Support    No
Modular Cabling Support    No
Hold-up Time    16ms min.
Efficiency    > 70%
Over Voltage Protection    +3.3V +5V +12V
Input Voltage    115/ 230 V
Input Frequency Range    50/60 Hz
Input Current    10A/5.5A
Output    +3.3V@30A, +5V@45A, +12V@26A, [email protected], -12V@1A, [email protected]
MTBF    100k hours at max. load, normal line and 25°C
Approvals    CSA, CB, TUV, FCC, UL
Features
Connectors    1 x Main connector (24Pin) 24Pin to 20Pin adapter
1 x 12V (P4)
1 x 12V(8Pin)
8 x peripheral
2 x SATA
2 x Floppy
HD - HITACHI Deskstar 7K250 HDS722525VLSA80 (14R9464) 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA
RAM - 2x pqi POWER Series 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200
-Windows XP
And I have two CRT Monitors with adaptors

Test with mainboard out of PC case:
Test the motherboard outside of the case to verify that the motherboard is not shorting to the case and causing a problem
• With only the CPU and heat sink, memory, and video card (or onboard video) connected to the motherboard, place the motherboard on a non-conductive surface and retest the motherboard
• Check the case mounting standoffs to verify that they are lining up correctly with the mounting holes on the motherboard.
If no change try with different better and well known working PSU

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