17" Studio Display & VGA Display

I was recently running dual 17" monitors on a dual 800 G4. When I powered down, I disconnected one of the 17" displays. When I turned the system back on, the cpu still thought one of the monitors was connected. When I clicked on display preferences, I noticed (1) 17" studio display (not 2) and a VGA display.
It appears that the G4 thinks there are two monitors and I cannot find a way to tell it otherwise. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Sean Dahlberg

Personally, I'd spend the money on a new display with a DVI or VGA connection already. While I'll be the first to admit that I become attached to my Apple products, there must be a point at which you spend your money on something new rather than a $300 band aid.
-Doug

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<http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/AppleDisplayConnector.jpg>
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<http://store.apple.com/us/product/M8661LL/B?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTgyNDg>
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