Help Needed - Using 2 Monitors

[Sunday8pm]

How do i do this?


I have a couple of monitors but im not sure how to set them up together.

Any help would be very much appreciated

[AndrewT]

Info in here.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=6628.0

[byronkincaid]

plug them in. select the correct input on your monitor, DVI or the other one that I can't remember:).  right click on your desktop-properties-settings-click extend my windows desktop-select your resolution 1600/1200 if poss. you're good to go.

have fun

[Sark79]

Jesus, I can't remember that thread.  It must be old age 

[Sunday8pm]

I kinda think i understand how to do it, although i plugged my 2nd monitor into the back of my computer (i presume its the right hole as it fit) but the 2nd monitor isnt doing anything

i fear im having a severe case of 'computer says no'

[Sunday8pm]

ok im nearly there..

but when i click on monitor number 2 in the settings panel, i click on apply but the 2nd monitor doesnt do anything..

[Sheriff Fatman]

I'd also recommend using a program called 'Ultramon' (just do a Google search).

It gives you a few cool features such as separate taskbars for each screen and generally makes the dual setup easier to manage.

The trial version is free and it's not too expensive to purchase if you like it.

Sheriff

[Raindogs]

Click on the "Identify" button in the Settings tab to see which is monitor 1 and 2.  Monitor 1 should be the left hand monitor.  If not you can change this by clicking on the right hand monitor square and dragging it to the left of the left monitor.

Select monitor 1 by clicking on it. Tick the box with the text "Use this device as the primary monitor"
Select monitor 2.  Tick the box with the text "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor"

Reboot.

[I, Zimbra]

I also had difficulty with this, but that was because my PC only came with onboard graphics, which only allowed for one monitor, so I had to purchase a separate graphics card first.

Got my new graphics card, and my new monitor, and a TV card to boot - very happy now, I can watch Digital Freeview while I play if I don't want to multitable