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Old 05-08-2003, 08:17 PM   #1
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dual monitor

is there a way, with two monitors, to just have the same picuture show up on both of the monitors? there is the option to extend the desktop, but thats not what i need. i am running xp pro, so any suggestions would be great

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You need to get a Y adaptor to make dual outputs on one video card.
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Old 05-09-2003, 02:00 AM   #3
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A Y adaptor doesn't match things properly, you need a VGA splitter.

http://www.startech.com/ststore/item...ar=topbara.htm

Street price on this thing is about $50, don't let the MSRP in the link scare you. You will need a cable to go from the PC to the unit.
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