How to enable 2 monitors without mirroring them


  1. Posts : 4
    Singapore
       #1

    How to enable 2 monitors without mirroring them


    I have been trying to use both my monitors to work well with windows 7.
    I have the following configuration :
    Intel orignal DH87RL
    Intel core I7-4770 , 3.4Ghz
    1st Dell monitor with HDMI => connected to HDMI port
    2nd Dell Monitor with HDMI => connected to DVI port using dvi to HDMI connector

    I can see both the monitor connected as mirror but I want them to be used as increased desktop space.
    In settings I am unable to see that 2 monitors are connected. Images attached below:

    Any pointers will be helpful
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  2. Posts : 1,269
    Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box (64-bit installed) + Service Pack 1
       #2

    You need to load your video driver, was hard to read, but says using Standard VGA driver, that won't do, that's why you get only one * 2.

    Load the video driver, reboot and 2 should show up and then extend it.
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  3. Posts : 4
    Singapore
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Faladu said:
    You need to load your video driver, was hard to read, but says using Standard VGA driver, that won't do, that's why you get only one * 2.

    Load the video driver, reboot and 2 should show up and then extend it.
    Thank you for your time, Actually I am a beginner in Windows can you guide me how do I install/load the video driver?
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  4. Posts : 1,269
    Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box (64-bit installed) + Service Pack 1
       #4

    What video hardware is in that system?

    Download speccy from piriform.com and install/run it, that will show you.

    Best to get the latest one from the brand's website of the system or of the video card.

    Otherwise you go to nvidia.com or amd.com for the driver depending on what speccy shows as the video hardware.

    or

    If it's integrated Intel video, then intel.com for the driver.
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    This tutorial can be used also to dig up all the details:

    System Info - See Your System Specs

    Use to fill in system specs in your profile.
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  5. Posts : 1,007
    Winndows 7 32 bit
       #5

    rinku said:
    I have been trying to use both my monitors to work well with windows 7.
    I have the following configuration :
    Intel orignal DH87RL
    Intel core I7-4770 , 3.4Ghz
    1st Dell monitor with HDMI => connected to HDMI port
    2nd Dell Monitor with HDMI => connected to DVI port using dvi to HDMI connector

    I can see both the monitor connected as mirror but I want them to be used as increased desktop space.
    In settings I am unable to see that 2 monitors are connected. Images attached below:

    Any pointers will be helpful
    Hi rinku,

    Please let us know if the video drivers of the system is updated correctly. You can let us know the model number for the video card so we can help you update the video driver for the system.

    Please update your system specs here. And you can check how to find the details here

    Also. once video drivers are updated press Window+P together and you would find an option to setup extended mode and you should be able to get the extended display on Monitors.

    Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.
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