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12-31-2008, 09:45 PM #1
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dual monitors
I know this is a random noobish question, but I've been digging around on yahoo and ATI/AMD's website and can't find the program I need to run dual monitors. Trying to setup 2 monitors (20.1" and 16") on a Radeon 4850 and I can't find any info on reputable sites, can someone point me in the right direction?
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12-31-2008, 09:57 PM #2
Re: dual monitors
You should be able to set it up from the ATI Catalyst Control Center once you've connected both monitors to your rig.
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12-31-2008, 10:22 PM #3
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Re: dual monitors
If you are running Windows then you don't need that, do you?
I occasionally hook up another monitor to my 3850 and extend the desktop to it through the display setting. One is a 21" CRT and the other a 24" dell LCD. One uses the digital connector and the other I have to use the adapter.
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01-01-2009, 05:03 AM #4
Re: dual monitors
Err, need to set it up in the Catalyst CP?
Originally Posted by El_Gringo_Grande
I'm pretty sure you do unless there's some sort of auto-setting that expands your desktop space when you plug in a second monitor (that I didn't know of).Acreo Aeneas
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01-01-2009, 11:20 AM #5
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Re: dual monitors
In Windows, right click the desktop, select properties, open the settings tab.
In the middle window, select the new monitor, set the resolution to the correct setting, drag the monitor to match the actual physical arrangement, and check the checkbox saying something like "Extend my Windows desktop to this monitor". Click Apply.
Your desktop should now span both monitors.
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01-01-2009, 12:57 PM #6
Re: dual monitors
http://www.binaryfortress.com/displayfusion/
Display fusion is free and lets you do lots of cool stuff with wallpaper.
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