XVR-1200 - dual monitor mirrored

Hi,
I've inherited a SunBlade with an XVR-1200 graphics card, currently setup in widescreen mode over 2 monitors. I've been asked whether it is possible to setup the card such that the second monitor displays exaclty what is on the primary monitor - i.e. everything is replicated (mouse movements, applications, etc). This is a live production system so I haven't had the chance to experiment.
Is this possible, either via a card option or via some Xserver change?
Regards,
Ian

I do not think it can be done without external hardware, taking the same approach as when you get set up for a projector.
Glancing briefly through the Installation Guide of that card, I see no help for what you hope to do.
http://sunsolve.sun.com/data/816/816-7386/pdf/
Technically, this is an OS configuration question and not a hardware issue. You're seeking guidance to manipulate some settings in the GUI.
I'll let it continue, here, for the moment. Consider duplicating your question in one of the Solaris forums.
http://forum.sun.com/index.jspa

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