How can I get a MacBook with a dead display to display to an HDMI monitor upon bootup?

I have a MacBook with a dead display that I'd like to use as a desktop.  I also have a 23" monitor with VGA and HDMI input.  I am using the DVI adapter on the MacBook, and a DVI to HDMI converter to connect to the monitor.  The problem is that when it boots, it's extending the desktop over onto the monitor rather than mirroring or using that as the primary display, which is unhelpful.
Is there a way to get it to use the external HDMI monitor as the primary? 
Do I need to buy a mimi-DVI to VGA adapter to accomplish this?
I know this works if I connect the MacBook to a monitor with DVI input.  The problem is that my only options are VGA or HDMI for my current monitor.
Thanks!

Yes. Use a Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter.
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