I have a second monitor, but no signal.

[InstantClear]

I have a second monitor plugged into my computer. I'm using the first one just fine, but my scond one isn't detecting anything at all. I should note that I use this: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Converter...405653282&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+to+vga+adapter
My card is one from the Intel 4800 series, powerul, but old. Can someone help me troubleshoot?

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hello and welcome Instant mate have you updated the driver for the card? I cannot find a driver for it and I suspect this is an age related problem.

Also mate we need some system specs to work with as you have listed the OS as California and I am guessing it is Windows 7 of some version. So please let us know the specs.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[InstantClear]

Hello and welcome Instant mate have you updated the driver for the card? I cannot find a driver for it and I suspect this is an age related problem.

Also mate we need some system specs to work with as you have listed the OS as California and I am guessing it is Windows 7 of some version. So please let us know the specs.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

Here's a screenshot of my specs.
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Yes, I've got the updates drivers. I suspect that my card only supports one monitor, but it's got 3 video ports. One HDMI, DVI, and a Display Port. My grandfather, who gave me this card said two monitors are supported.

 

[carwiz]

That converter you referenced is for converting VGA to HDMI. You don't have VGA output on that card or am I missing something?

If you're using another adaptor/cable for DVI to VGA, it MUST be DVI-A (analog) or DVI-I (analog and digital) to work. The VGA signals are analog only so the DVI cable must pick up the analog signal.


Scratch that. The Amazon listing was a little confusing. It's HDMI to VGA so I take it your monitor is VGA?

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Mate the ATI site is so hard to find info on that GPU but I did find this and from it does support two screens as this member found it does and was after running a TV as well - good luck for that

It is an old post and I think the last post in this thread says it all really only not that you wanted to hear that I am assuming.
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/173976-dual-monitors-1-tv-possible-4800-series.html