How to enable 2 monitors without mirroring them

rinku

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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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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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2 WS LED Monitors: One LG One Viewsonic
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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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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:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

Use to fill in system specs in your profile.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box (64-bit installed) + Service Pack 1
CPU
AMD FX-8350 CPU v1.15 (or 1.0F) BIOS was required!
Motherboard
MSI 890FXA-GD70
Memory
8G CAS-7 G-Skill DDR3 @1333 (2 fours) [mobo nonOC max rec'd]
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon HD 7950 [3 gigs of GDDR5] MSI Twin Frozr model
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio (onboard mobo, ALC-889 chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
2 WS LED Monitors: One LG One Viewsonic
Screen Resolution
1920 by 1080
Hard Drives
SSD for OS: Samsung 840 Pro
SSD for VM and utilities: Adata SX900
7200 RPM SATA HDs for the rest: Hitachi and Seagate
PSU
Corsair TX850 - 850W max, in service since August 2010.
Case
Thermaltake Armor A90
Cooling
Thermaltake Spin Q CPU Cooler, in service since August 2010
Keyboard
Logitech G11
Mouse
Logitech M310 Wireless
Internet Speed
100 Megabit broadband supposedly upgraded from 50 (Cable)
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security 2014 suite
Browser
Pale Moon 64-bit main, also IceDragon, Opera, and Maxthon.
Other Info
CompTIA A+ certified (220-800 series) in July 2013.
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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