Multiple Monitor question?

[MaryWells]

Hi Guys,

Last week, I purchased a motherboard with onboard (i5 platform) video card.  It has a D-sub connection + DVI.  It also has one HDMI port.   Is there any way I can use multiple monitors with using only the onboard video card or do I have to add an additional pci-e video card?  This young lady just does not understand the concept of multiple monitors.  I do not use it for gaming, so any suggestions on a reasonable priced card for this use if I have to purchase a video card?

Please Help and thanks,

Mary Wells

[Computer_Commando]

You'll just have to try it and/or consult the Owners Manual.  With VGA, DVI & HDMI, there's a good chance, depending on the OS & the onboard graphics software.

[Geek-9pm]

 Check the properties of your display in Windows.
Right click on a blank area.

Under settings mine shows I have dual display hardware. Just need to put a monitor on the right port. and check the box.

[Computer_Commando]

If you've never installed dual monitors, it might not show up at all until the 2nd monitor has been connected & software installed.  Since I have done it previously & my 2nd monitor is off, it looks almost the same as Geek's except all boxes & 2nd monitor are "greyed out".  My monitors are very different in size & resolutions are different on both.

[MaryWells]

 It has what is called a D-sub connection + DVI   and of course an HDMI Port.  Can two of those three be used and if so which ones?   If not, can you recommend a reasonable priced video card that will run two at one time?

[MaryWells]

Here is the motherboard I purchased, maybe that might help you to help me:


ASRock H67M-GE LGA 1155 Intel H67

[Computer_Commando]

Here is the motherboard I purchased, maybe that might help you to help me:
ASRock H67M-GE LGA 1155 Intel H67

No help.  http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=H67M-GE
You test it & let us know how it works out.

[soybean]

It has what is called a D-sub connection + DVI   and of course an HDMI Port.  Can two of those three be used and if so which ones?   If not, can you recommend a reasonable priced video card that will run two at one time?

Do you have two monitors how?  What type monitors do you have?  If you now have only one monitor and are thinking of buying another one with the intention of using dual monitors, you might want to test using two monitors before buying; if possible, borrow a monitor or pull a monitor from another computer that you can temporarily connect to this computer.  As Computer_Commando said:

You test it & let us know how it works out.

[Geek-9pm]

It has what is called a D-sub connection + DVI   and of course an HDMI Port.  Can two of those three be used and if so which ones?   If not, can you recommend a reasonable priced video card that will run two at one time?

NO. Two monitors only. One VGA, the other is one of the others. Read the manual.

[soybean]

Can two of those three be used and if so which ones?   If not, can you recommend a reasonable priced video card that will run two at one time?

NO. Two monitors only.

I believe two is what she is seeking to do; no mention of running three monitors.

[Computer_Commando]

User Manual
p. 9, Caution #5
You can choose to use two of the three monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D and-
HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. Besides, with the
DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the same features as
HDMIport.

[MaryWells]

Thank you very much, I will give it a try.