2nd Monitor not working

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amberenigma

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I've been trawling the internet trying to find a solution, I think I fixed part of the problem but its created another.

I have a Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK (OS - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit)computer, with a random 19" monitor i've forgotten the name of (was with my old compaq comp). Today I bought a 19" Packard Bell monitor in an attempt to Dual Screen.

So first I was just trying to get windows 7 to recognise the monitor with no luck. Eventually I discovered if I hit the windows button + p and "extend" I could get it to detect/recognise the second monitor in the control pannel. But thats the only way, it won't detect on its own, through the control pannel-> display etcetc or the Nvidia Control Pannel (which says "set up multiple displays" not "enable multiple displays" like guides i've seen).

However the 2nd monitor says theres no signal and then goes on standby.

I just ran all the updates I have on my comp, and i've looked through some topics but i'm not really sure what to do.

Oh i'm running the second monitor on a DVI, just like the first, since there are 2 DVI conections in the back of the box. Dunno if that makes a difference.

Any advice would be really helpful.

Thank you.
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT320 graphics processor
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA 7200rpm
Based upon your video card statistics, it looks like you have a GT320, but the pictures I saw on nVidia's website show a single DVI, a single VGA and a single HDMI. How are you connecting the second monitor, or do you have a different video card from the 320, or are you connecting one monitor to your video card and the second to your onboard graphics?
 

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well I would use one dvi and use the vga side that could be why it isnt working even though you have two ports it might not support both dvi at the same time might just support vga dvi or even hdmi if you have it that way

I know my card is a mix between dvi adapted vga and the hdmi to the other monitor which works really well in dual mode i would try it the other way and see if it works
 

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Intel I7-6700K @ 4.6 Ghz 1.344 volts everyday OC
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Sounds, like it might be I need to go through the VGA.

Now I think about it there isnt a second VGA, so the second DVI must be a HDMI.

Sorry, while I have some computer knowledge, I'm not that good at the actual hardware/software side.

I'll try and find a way to connect to the VGA and see if that works.

Thank you =3
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT320 graphics processor
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA 7200rpm
No problem let us know if anything happened
 

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CoreI7-6700K MrFingerIII Special Builds
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Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
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Intel I7-6700K @ 4.6 Ghz 1.344 volts everyday OC
Motherboard
Asrock Fatality K6 Z170 Socket 1151
Memory
32GB G-Skill TridentZ 3200mhz 16-18-18-38 DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
Sli Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980 G1
Sound Card
AC97 Creative Rage Tactic 3D Headphones Bluetooth
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27" Asus ROG Swift PG278Q G-Sync 48" Vizio Smart HD TV
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VGA adapter came today, and I am now posting from my second screen!

Thank you all so much for your help, I very much appreciate you taking my newbie question seriously and offering me help. I will reccomend this website to everyone.

Thank you ^_^
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT320 graphics processor
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA 7200rpm
hello and welcome to the forums :) i have the same packard bell as yours and the graphic card i got with mine had a vga on and a dvi on it was a nvida did you not have the same card in yours?
(i have since upgraded to a ati and lots of other goodies)
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
packard bell IXTREME M5722
OS
Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
CPU
Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 @ 2500 MHz
Motherboard
Mainboard : Packard Bell (Acer EG43M )
Memory
Physical Memory :8GB Corsair4x 2GB 800MHz C5 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Video Card : XFX 6700 AMD
Monitor(s) Displays
Maestro 234DL - BenQ V2220 - BenQ VW2420H
Screen Resolution
Current Display :1920x1080p pixels at 60 Hz in HD LED
Hard Drives
Hard Disks : WDC (1000 GB)
Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 428 GB available on 491 GB
Drive D: (Hard Disk) : 426 GB available on 492 GB
SAMSUNG spinpoint HD103SJ 1000.2 GB
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XFX ProSeries 550W PSU
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PACKARD BELL IXTREME
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Version : P01-A1
Date : 08/31/2009
yeah I have the same card I think. I got mixed up cos the computer I originally bought actually had 2 DVI and 2 GVA but I had to send it back cos it didnt work and then got another one which only had the one.

I bought a dvi to GVA adaptor though and plugged the second monitor in through the VGA and its all working great =3
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT320 graphics processor
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA 7200rpm
amberenigma said:
yeah I have the same card I think. I got mixed up cos the computer I originally bought actually had 2 DVI and 2 GVA but I had to send it back cos it didnt work and then got another one which only had the one.

I bought a dvi to GVA adaptor though and plugged the second monitor in through the VGA and its all working great =3
Click to expand...

vga! well you seem happy now you have two monitors:D
check these two programs out they are for multi monitors i use the display fusion it has a free version and a pro version the latter is good very good and a good price.
DisplayFusion ~ Multiple Monitors Made Easy! Multi-Monitor Taskbar, Multi-Monitor Screen Savers, HotKeys, Multi-Monitor Wallpaper, Windows Logon Changer and more...

ultramon is ok but my choice is display fusion
UltraMon Overview
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
packard bell IXTREME M5722
OS
Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
CPU
Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 @ 2500 MHz
Motherboard
Mainboard : Packard Bell (Acer EG43M )
Memory
Physical Memory :8GB Corsair4x 2GB 800MHz C5 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Video Card : XFX 6700 AMD
Monitor(s) Displays
Maestro 234DL - BenQ V2220 - BenQ VW2420H
Screen Resolution
Current Display :1920x1080p pixels at 60 Hz in HD LED
Hard Drives
Hard Disks : WDC (1000 GB)
Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 428 GB available on 491 GB
Drive D: (Hard Disk) : 426 GB available on 492 GB
SAMSUNG spinpoint HD103SJ 1000.2 GB
(X 2) KINGSTON SSD NOW V 30GB
PSU
XFX ProSeries 550W PSU
Case
PACKARD BELL IXTREME
Cooling
System Blower Current: 150mA Air Flow16CFM ;Akasa 90mm rear
Keyboard
Gigabyte Aivia K8100
Mouse
TRUST-Wireless Laser Mouse - Carbon edition MI-7770C
Internet Speed
TP-LINK > TL-WN951N / AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adapters
Browser
chrome dev
Other Info
EXTRA COOLING>(FAN CONTROLLER) PC Bay Cooler 3 x 40mm fans; Akasa AK-HD-BL Blue hard drive cooler 2 x 40 mm fan 4500 rpm 29.7 dBA
Bios> American Megatrends Inc.
Version : P01-A1
Date : 08/31/2009
oooo I will deffinitly have to check that out. Thanks!

I now have a new problem though =x

I'm using a waccom bamboo tablet to draw with and its picking up the two monitors. So the right half of the tablet does stuff on the right screen and the left half of the tablet does stuff on the left screen.

Is there any way to make it so it only does stuff on the right screen?

I've been trying to seach the forums and the net for an answer, but i'm having trouble thinking of search terms that will get me close to the topic.

(I can start a new thread if its easier)

Thanks.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT320 graphics processor
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA 7200rpm

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
packard bell IXTREME M5722
OS
Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
CPU
Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 @ 2500 MHz
Motherboard
Mainboard : Packard Bell (Acer EG43M )
Memory
Physical Memory :8GB Corsair4x 2GB 800MHz C5 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Video Card : XFX 6700 AMD
Monitor(s) Displays
Maestro 234DL - BenQ V2220 - BenQ VW2420H
Screen Resolution
Current Display :1920x1080p pixels at 60 Hz in HD LED
Hard Drives
Hard Disks : WDC (1000 GB)
Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 428 GB available on 491 GB
Drive D: (Hard Disk) : 426 GB available on 492 GB
SAMSUNG spinpoint HD103SJ 1000.2 GB
(X 2) KINGSTON SSD NOW V 30GB
PSU
XFX ProSeries 550W PSU
Case
PACKARD BELL IXTREME
Cooling
System Blower Current: 150mA Air Flow16CFM ;Akasa 90mm rear
Keyboard
Gigabyte Aivia K8100
Mouse
TRUST-Wireless Laser Mouse - Carbon edition MI-7770C
Internet Speed
TP-LINK > TL-WN951N / AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adapters
Browser
chrome dev
Other Info
EXTRA COOLING>(FAN CONTROLLER) PC Bay Cooler 3 x 40mm fans; Akasa AK-HD-BL Blue hard drive cooler 2 x 40 mm fan 4500 rpm 29.7 dBA
Bios> American Megatrends Inc.
Version : P01-A1
Date : 08/31/2009
Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town for a few days.

I've been having to turn off my second monitor to use my tablet, since I don't think its yet possible to set the tablet to only work on one monitor =x

If it picked up one monitor but not the other it wouldnt be a problem, but I have my tablet set to the corners of the screen, unfortunatly it means its the top right corners of the right screen and the left corners of the left screen.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iXtreme X6622UK
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT320 graphics processor
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA 7200rpm
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