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Dual Monitor Support
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May 6, 2004, 02:45 PM
 
How do I connect two monitors to my G5 1.8?
One has both DVI and VGA inputs. I have a set of VGA and DVI cables for that one.
The other is VGA. I had been using the VGA-DVI connector included with my computer to run that one.
The monitor with dual supports is my primary monitor.
All of the cables don't seem to fit in the ports no matter what I do.
Any help would be apprecieated.
     
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May 6, 2004, 03:13 PM
 
The two ports on the video card are ADC and DVI. Sounds like your using the DVI port with the DVI->VGA adapter to a VGA monitor. You'll have to buy an ADC->VGA adapter to connect the second VGA monitor. Apple sells one, other companies may sell one.
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May 6, 2004, 04:32 PM
 
You're right about my setup right now, and thanks for the advice. I'll purchase that connector. But it's a bit more complicated.
The primary monitor has dual VGA/DVI ports. I'd like to use the DVI option on that one, and the VGA connection on my other monitor to the ADC port. When I connect the primary monitor to the G5 via the DVI cable, I get a no signal message. When I try to switch from the VGA to DVI connection on the on screen (monitor) menu, the screen flickers, goes black, restarts, and is in the VGA mode once again. It's pretty odd.
If it matters, it's a Planar PE191M
It's gets a bit confusing. Ask for any clarifications.
Thanks.
     
   
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