Dual Monitor Hook-up

I have a Dual 2.0 Powermac G5 and I was wondering if it is possible to hook-up two of the old style plastic Apple LCD displays?
I have one 17" Apple LCD hooked-up right now with a DVI to ADC connector. How do I hook-up a second?

I believe it has a NVIDIA Ge Force 6800 or a ATI Radeon 9600. On the back of the G5 is two DVI ports. One of them has the DVI to ADC adapter plugged into it, which has my old 17" Apple LCD display hooked-up to it. The other DVI port is empty. Do I have to buy another DVI to ADC adapter to hook-up another old Apple LCD?

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Dual Monitor Hook-up, DVI/VGA/HDMI?

I think it's time to retire my aging samsung 22" and buy a few 23" LED's to replace it.
My graphics card only has DVI out (x2), and the 3 monitors I'm looking at do not have dual DVI (either dual HDMI and DVI, or DVI/VGA/HDMI), so I would need adapters from DVI to HDMI/VGA. I'm guessing that's all handled at the adapter/hardware level, so linux should have no problem finding them, but if I'm hooking 1 up natively to DVI, and the other through an adapter (or both through adapters), will I notice any quality difference between the 2 monitors?

Cyrusm wrote:
Personally I use my HDMI monitor as my main monitor and have the secondary monitor attatched to VGA. I can't really tell the difference in performance between the two, however I never work with anything terribly graphics intensive.
and it hurts to hear that my Samsung 22" is also 'aging' of course so is my 17" secondary I guess maybe that'll be my next investment...
Sorry about the aging comment
But this is the answer I was looking for! I don't want to have 1 monitor hooked up via HDMI and the other VGA and be able to see a noticeable difference between the 2. I don't do anything graphics intensive either.
Thanks for all the responses!

Dual Monitor Capability

I was wondering if there was a way to have dual monitors hooked up to a TSeries ThinkPad? I currently have dual monitors and a Lenovo tower and was going to switch to a TSeries Thinkpad w/docking station but I don't want to lose the dual monitors when I am at my desk. Can anyone advise?

Yes it is possible if you use the Advanced Mini-Dock, there are several posts on how to do this.
The easiest way to set it up is to attach one monitor to the
dock's VGA and one to the dock's DVI and create a profile in
ThinkVantage Presentation Director, (shortcut Fn+F7).
When
creating your profile and selecting screens there is the option to
select output to DVI and VGA, this is only available if you first
de-select the internal screen. It will also allow you to clone the
screens or select extended desktop.
When docked the VGA port on the TP is disabled.
Another method would be to use the DualHead2Go solutions from Matrox.
Hope this helps
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How do I hook up dual monitors to Macbook Pro

Looking to run dual monitors with a Macbook Pro. How many adapters am I going to end up getting to run both monitors?

same question want to run dual monitors Dell P2414H 24" Dual Monitor with my macbook pro...
dell configuration is as follows.
Connectivity:
1x USB 2.0 (Upstream)
3x USB 2.0 (Downstream)
1x DVI-D
1x DisplayPort
what adapters should i get?

How to set up dual monitors with a Mac Mini

The Mac Mini has only one video output port. I very nearly didn't buy a Mac Mini system because I need to work with two monitors. I use the second monitor to display information in Web pages, PDFs, and Word documents while I am working in the main window.
However, I discovered after quite a bit of Googling that it is possible to set up dual monitors using an inexpensive USB video adapter (about $70).
So I bought my Mini (1.83Ghz, 2GB RAM, 200GB 7200rpm Seagate Momentus), and I also bought a USB video adapter called the EVGA Plus.
I've installed this system and used it now for a week, and I am quite pleased with it. So I thought I'd pass this information along to anyone who's interested. Please note that, although this is my first post to this forum, this isn't spam -- I have no financial relationship with any of the companies mentioned here, other than as a customer.
LINKS
EVGA Plus:
http://www.evga.com/articles/409.asp
Their literature does not mention Mac OS X compatibility. However, the underlying technology is made by Display Link. You can download beta Mac OS X drivers from their site:
Go to Display Link to download the beta Mac OS support -- see
http://www.displaylink.com/macbetadrivers.html
The disk image includes a very well written PDF document that explains the driver's status and limitations.
PICS
My Mac Mini setup, with dual monitors:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/BPfaffenberger/SGV5A7lA2QI/AAAAAAAABMI/CBuR4m3uGRA/IMG_0144 .JPG?imgmax=800
The EVGA+ USB display unit - a tiny little thing - driven by Mac OS beta drivers from Display Link:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/BPfaffenberger/SGV49qpHuQI/AAAAAAAABME/b9wo9TZPJdE/IMG_0143 .JPG?imgmax=800
*MORE INFO*
A thread at 123macmini.com on the same topic, including another user's experiences and MUCH better pictures:
http://www.123macmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19126&postdays=0&postorder=asc& start=0&sid=5a05cb75b90cab5bbc7dfd16b02632c1
NOTES
* The DisplayLink driver is beta. It doesn't support 2D or 3D accelerated graphics. You can't use it to display iPhoto slide shows, for example. However, I need to be able to display a Web page, document, or PDF in the second monitor while I am working in the first. I've found this solution to be quite acceptable for this purpose.
* Several other companies make USB video units that use the same DisplayLink support, so they should work, too. However, they are more expensive -- largely because they're set up to function as port expanders, I believe. The EVGA Plus was the only unit priced under $100 when I did my search.
* USB does not have very much bandwidth, so you might be surprised that to hear that it's possible to use USB to drive a monitor! You'll find that the display isn't as fast as DVI, but for my purposes, I've found it quite acceptable.
* The EVGA Plus comes with a terrible USB to mini USB cable that will cause all sorts of display problems. Replace it with the type of cable that is used to hook up digital cameras to a USB port.
* Once everything is installed, you can use the Displays in System Preferences (or just click the icon on the menu bar) to adjust the second monitor. You can choose display resolutions (depending on your monitor's ability, of course). Rotation works. You can also right-click the second monitor and choose a different background color or graphic.
Don't expect miracles. Don't go this route if you want to run videos or games in the second monitor. And if you get an EVGA Plus, replace that horrible cable!
I hope this information is helpful.
Bryan

There has been quite a lot of discussion here about driving twin displays with the mini, and more recently about the potential for USB video adapters to facilitate this, particularly in the light of several vendors claiming they have suitable MacOS devices and drivers 'almost ready'.
The DisplayLink solution seems to be the one most suggested as viable, though it's a pity they have not yet been able to move their drivers from beta - I suspect that puts a few people off. It's therefore good to hear of a real-world experience that should help others decide whether or not to go this route!

Problems setting up dual monitors

I am having problems setting up dual monitors on a band new HP envy 700 using windows 8. I just bought this computer and bought DVI to via adapters to use. Everything is hooked up but nothing is happening on the 2nd monitor. Help!

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Dual Monitor Support

Not sure if this one can be anwsered yet, but curious to know if there is a way to hook up dual monitors on the new Mac Pro cylinders? I don't mean just mirroring either. I have worked with dual monitors for a very longtime. One I use for my workspace and the other I use for tool palettes. I see that there is only one HDMI port on the new computers and I use DVI monitors. I really don't want to have to buy new monitors if I get one of these.

DVI can be converted to/from HDMI with a simple "all wires" adapter or cable.
Mini DisplayPort can fall back to DVI mode by asserting a control lead on the Interface, so another simple adapter.
ThunderBolt display mode is fully compatible with Mini DisplayPort.
So with the right adapters, you should be able to get six displays working.

Dual Monitor Setup/Home Network/Sync--11" MBA & 21.5" iMac via Thuderbolt cable?

11" MBA & 21.5" iMac both purchased in August 2011 running Lion
Is it possible to setup my MBA & iMac where they will sync? I have them connected via thinderbolt and want to be able to connect when I get home and sync all my folders [notes, cases, papers, etc...]?
If this is not possible is there a way to transfer files between my two machines using the Thunderbolt cable? I ask because even though my MBA has a Thunderbolt port, there is not "Fire Wire" option under "System Preferences →Network" like there is on my iMac?
In a perfect world I want to be able to hook up my MBA & iMac via Thunderbolt cable, have them both controlled by my Magic Mouse & Keyboard I use with my iMac as dual monitors and be able to transfer files back and forth freely. I understand this may be a lot to ask but thought I should throw it out there just in case there was a way and I was not doing something right.
I appreciate all the help by everyone in the Apple Commun ity

OK great info!
I found 2 possible ethernet to USB adapters:
By "Plugable": USB 2.0 to ethernet LAN wired network adapter - seems this will work, but I'll contact Plugable.
2. Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Easily connect your MacBook Air computer to an Ethernet network with the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter. Small and light, it connects to the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air and provides an RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100BASE-T performance. BUT NOT SURE IF THIS WILL WORK ON ANYTHING BUT a MacBook Air…
One person commented:
This little gem used to be the device of choice for adding a second Ethernet interface to a Mac Mini Server and I'd been using one that way for about a year. After doing a software update to 10.6.6 it stopped working. Forewarned is forearmed – it appears that Apple is finally enforcing the MacBook Air system requirement.
Thanks for any additional comments.
Best regards,
Steve Schulte
Sunday 6 January 2013

Dual monitor setup problems... help.

Hi all,
(Arch 0.8 & NVIDIA drivers)
I'm having some troubles setting up a dual monitor set-up on my machine... every time I save the settings after configuring them in the NVIDIA control panel they don't seem to save when I start the OS! I've also messed with the config file, so how do I set it back. At the mo it picks up the CRT monitor only & not the LCD.
There are Two monitors hooked to it, one LCD (main DVI) & the other CRT (to the right of the LCD). I want the LCD one to be the primary one.
LCD spec:
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/deskt … 924/#specs
CRT spec:
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Hansol_710_P__18878#productdetail
Thanks for you help & expertise here.

read this:
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Dual_Monitors

Help needed to connect dual monitors.

Hi everyone. Here's my problem, I bought two Samsung SyncMaster 913v LCD TFT Displays.
Both of these displays (since they aren't the digital LCD) connect the same way my old Sony Trinitron MultiscanG400 display connected, which I believe is the VGA connection or SVGA or whatever... I'm not smart enough to look into the difference.
Anyway, I have the right Graphics/Video card to run dual monitors. I'm using the GeForce 2 TwinView and it has the required 64mb VRam.
My problem is that there is only one port on the back for monitors. I believe the connection type next to it is an old pre-usb printer/scanner type of connector, LPT1 or whatever those are called.
So do I need an adapter/connector to hook up both of my monitors to use it as a dual display? If not, what do I need to do?
Thanks.

Hi,
To clarify the last post by PB PM. Your present card meets those requirements.
The GF2 Twinview card is sufficient. It has two outlets, one is VGA the other is ADC (Apple Display Connector). You will need a ADC to VGA Adapter, they cost @ $25-30. Hook one monitor to the existing VGA outlet, the other to the adapter on the ADC outlet.
One example is here: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/AddLogix/MCAADCVGA/
You can google for other prices.
After the monitors are connected you may need to go to Displays Pref's and set it for dual monitors in Mirror or Span modes.
Regards,
Dave

Dual Monitors with GPU and Motherboard not working

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone else could help me out.
So, I decided to hook up an old monitor of mine to my rig today and, lo and behold, the monitor isn't being detected by my computer.
I've already got a monitor running through my GPU (NVidia GTX 960) via DVI.
Currently tried connecting my second (old) monitor to my motherboard with DVI as well, but it isn't being detected.
I went into my bios and forced my integrated graphics on, but when I checked in the device manager, it said my VGA graphics adapter "Cannot start (Error Code 10)"
Also tried updating VGA graphics adapter drivers, but I had the latest drivers already.
I'm not sure if that's related to the issue, but I thought it'd be worth mentioning.
(What's also worth mentioning is that I'm a complete casual when it comes to computer building and such, lol)
Motherboard is a Gigabyte F2A88XM-HD3, supports VGA, DVI and HDMI.
Monitor that I'm trying to connect supports both DVI and VGA.

A lot of the 960's don't have 2 DVI's. However most have an additional HDMI and DisplayPort. I recommend you get an adapter from amazon or something. Just make sure that it will convert HDMI or DP to DVI. Usually amazon products have a good amount
of questions already answered by buyers.
Interesting that they'd go that route, I guess I just assumed since my 760 has two.
I've set up dual monitors using one DVI and one HDMI before, but I ran into issues with screen sizing. Despite having two identical monitors set at the same resolution the mouse would not transmit over to the second monitor at the same height as it was on
the first, so I had to buy an adapter like Joshua suggested.

24" iMac - Dual monitor calibration

Just curious...
I have a 24" iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16Ghz, I am thinking of attaching an extrenal monitor to the system (non-Apple) and also borrowing a friends monitor calibration unit.
I've never had an external hooked up before and before I go buying one... my question is...
If I have a dual monitor setup (non-mirrored) can I assign each monitor its own monitor colour profile? or would I only be able to pick one and it applied it to both?
Thanks

Hi 75
Yes! Open the Display Preference and go to the NTSC/PAL panel for the attached display, then calibrate it just like you did the Internal.
Dennis

Dual monitor use on iMac 24"

Can I hook up another monitor to the iMac for dual monitor use. Looks like it
can be done looking through the post, just want to make sure.
Thanks

Yes you will need this cable.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9321G/B?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MTUzNTQ

How to discontinue Dual Monitor

I can't seem to figure out how to discontinue using my dual monitors on my G4 OS 9. I installed an additional video card about a year ago for Pro Tools use. I'm now selling the G4, but can't seem to get the monitor to work without both hooked up. Otherwise, I get a blank screen. I've tried mirroring, split, moving the icon happy face, but I'm unsuccessful.

Hi Anurag,
The main issue is how to use the dual monitor in the Remote Desktop Session in Windows 7 ,right ?
please refer to the following links:
Using Multiple Monitors in Remote Desktop Session
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/07/01/using-multiple-monitors-in-remote-desktop-session.aspx
Best regards

Dual Monitor remote login

Hello,
I use a Windows 7 Enterprise PC at work with dual monitors, I work from home on a regular basis and I use a Macbook Pro with Mountain Lion.
I need to know if there is a way to remote login and use a dual monitor as well, when I have 2 monitors hooked on my Macbook pro, the remote login window only appears in one of them, is there a way to have it split like I have it at work? I really need to use 2 monitors remotely connected to my PC at work in order to split my work on both monitors.
Thanks for the help!

Hello,
I use a Windows 7 Enterprise PC at work with dual monitors, I work from home on a regular basis and I use a Macbook Pro with Mountain Lion.
I need to know if there is a way to remote login and use a dual monitor as well, when I have 2 monitors hooked on my Macbook pro, the remote login window only appears in one of them, is there a way to have it split like I have it at work? I really need to use 2 monitors remotely connected to my PC at work in order to split my work on both monitors.
Thanks for the help!

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