Configure the displays for extended desktop. Once it is working as desired, go into profile manager, delete any existing profile and create a new profile, name it Reboot the box to confirm that the configuration sticks.
Problem solved. These Y cables don't work as advertised. Also, a DVI Splitter enables you to display the same image on multiple monitors. If not , the only option is to get a quad video card with DVI outputs. If you are looking to display different images on all 4 monitors you will need additional video cards.
All a splitter does is display the same image on multiple monitors that is it mirrors the image. If you are looking to display the same image on multiple monitors you can use a DVI Splitter, but it is recommended to use a powered splitter.
These Y cables are a waste of time and money as they don't work well and degrade the video quality. Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group. Create a free Team What is Teams? Learn more. Ask Question. Asked 12 years, 4 months ago. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Lenovo 53, Followers - Follow Mentions Products. Kyle for Lenovo.
Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. Is there any way to make this work short of buying a dual DVI video card? Best Answer. Ghost Chili. Paragraph Jan 12, at UTC. Lots of "That depends" here. So, if you need a long cable, this is the splitter to go with.
Below are a few more features for you:. Longer than standard cables Cons. Some users may find the cable to be too stiff. It helps you split an image to two monitors via VGA connections. Below are a few more details:. Splits image perfectly Cons. To use dual monitors for computing, it is necessary to use a graphics card. The CablesOnline splitter cable mainly works to mirror video signal on two monitors.
It is an affordable option that works wonderfully. Affordable Cons. You may need a converter cable to convert the signal for it to extend your display. HDMI is the standard adapter. Yes, you will need a splitter. I would ideally like to utilise DVI to both screens, its why I bought the cable!! Dec 21, 1, 0 19, May 27, 17, 5 74, 2, Mar 25, 59, , 16, Second, it it's a "splitter" it would act the same way as your DVI splitter. You are just taking a single signal and splitting it in two after it leaves the video card.
Both monitors get the same signal. At work you are probably using a DMS connector which is used on some video cards with a cable to provide dual outputs off a single video card connector.
Jan 22, 0 18, 1. I have a Colorgraphics Predator which has a single outout from the card but comes with a splitter that feeds four monitors and also a Quadro NVS which has a single output and feeds two monitors. The thing is, these cards are designed to send their sets four or two of signals out of a single port and rely on the splitter doing its thing to make it a multi-monitor system. The card and splitter are a team. With a card that doesn't send multiple monitor signals out there's nothing to separate, hence you'd get duplication, if anything.
Aug 13, 4 0 10, 0. Please note splitters don't support extended desktop applications. All a splitter will do is display the same image on both monitors. You must log in or register to reply here. Thread starter Similar threads Forum Replies Date Question Considering going from a dual monitor setup to a single monitor setup please read descrpition. Computer Peripherals 11 May 15, P Question 4 hdmi monitors, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, 1 external hard drive, with 3 computers.
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