Dual Monitor + HDTV Setup Help


  1. monster528
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    Windows 7 64 Bit
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    Dual Monitor + HDTV Setup Help


    I am trying to connect two monitors and use my TV to duplicate my primary monitor. Unfortunately every time I try to save the settings in windows screen resolution a message pops up that says "unable to save display settings"

    This is my video card
    XFX HD-695X-CNDC Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity - Newegg.com

    This is my primary monitor via DVI
    ASUS VE278Q Black 27" 1920x1080 Full HD CD Monitor w/Speakers - Newegg.com

    and my secondary monitor is an Acer x203w using a VGA to DVI converter to plug into my GPU

    I am trying to connect my TV via HDMI

    I tried switching the two monitors, however the Acer that is using the DVI adapter doesnt seem to work on the bottom slot of my GPU

    any help with this?
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  3. stormy13
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    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    Only one of the DVI ports supports VGA via a DVI to VGA adapter. Also to use more than two monitors, one of them has to be connected to the diplay port; either native of using an adapter.
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  4. monster528
    Posts : 106
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    thats weird but thanks a lot for the help! I'll get myself a display port cable
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