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June 21st, 2004 18:00
Optiplex GX280 dual monitor question
Does the new Optiplex GX280 support dual analog (CRT) monitors via the onboard 915G video?
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jhegyi
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June 21st, 2004 18:00
What about dual flat panels (DVI-D)? Seems kind of strange that that functionality would not be available in the GX280 when it was in the GX270 (via an add-in card).
Thanks,
Joe
DELL-Chris M
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June 21st, 2004 18:00
Welcome to the Dell Community Forum (DCF).
Dell isn't selling that solution. But this is a workaround:
http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=A15MFF
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June 21st, 2004 19:00
Yes, via the add-in PCI-E video card and splitter:
http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=DVIY-2
joka2112
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July 16th, 2004 19:00
Just some clarification..
Is the "add-in PCI-E video card" the option "DVI (Digital) Adapter Card" that is listed on the website.
Also will this support Dual monitor by extending the desktop, or just cloning the desktop.
Before I buy 2k in flat screens, I want to make sure they do what I would expect
Has anyone tried this with the 280.....
Thanks
nmycs
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August 9th, 2004 22:00
I think that jhegyi's question is a good and valid one. When looking at the video selection section and browsing the 'Help Me Choose' page, it doesn't specifically state that the DVI Adapter PCI Express card supports dual dvi. But if the cable that's available does do either or both extended and cloned type monitor support, what's the final word on this?
-Chris P Sharp
Fleaman
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August 12th, 2004 09:00
At present there's only one way to get dual independant monitors from the GX280 without recourse to a 3rd party PCIe video card.
The integrated Intel GMA900 video can be supplemented with the optional DVI add card which fits in the PCIe slot. It's available for all chassis. The on board VGA and the DVI are both simultaneously active and can be configured in any dual screen mode within the Windows display settings in the usual way.
Please note that the DVI port is DVI-D which means only digital flat panels can be connected. All Dell UltraSharp flat panels have both VGA and DVI inputs so the same model monitor can be used for both displays, albeit one connected via the not desirable analogue connection.
In the same way the GX270 had a 128MB video card option with both VGA and DVI splitter cables so will the GX280, but I hear this will be in 4 - 8 weeks time.
Fleaman
joka2112
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August 12th, 2004 11:00
mcastilho
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September 10th, 2004 18:00
I just ordered yesterday a Optiplex GX280 with a new ATI card that is available:
128MB ATI Radeon X300 Dual DVI/VGA
and then I bougth two Samsung 910T Flat panels monitor....
I have the same setup at work....It's great !
Marcio
How2do
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October 8th, 2004 19:00
Marcio,
Is your GX280 a small form-factor, small desktop or a small mini-tower computer? I know that in a small desktop GX280 you can use only a low profile X300 with only one DVI port. I think a DVI splitter is the only solution in this case.
Dprell
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December 21st, 2004 15:00
How2do
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December 24th, 2004 18:00
I know, GX280 (small desktop) works fine in a dualView mode with an add-in PCI-E DVI (Digital) Adapter Card (it is kind of extension for the built-in video) and new LCD monitors. In this case you do not need a DVI splitter - connect one monitor to the VGA port and another one to the DVI port.
I have tried 128MB ATI Radeon X300 (low profile version), but the computer worked for 20 min and then cut the power. Later I found out that this card requires 300 watts, but a small desktop GX280 has a power unit with about 210 watts.
Message Edited by How2do on 12-24-2004 02:34 PM
Dprell
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December 29th, 2004 12:00
Message Edited by Dprell on 12-29-2004 08:27 AM
How2do
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December 29th, 2004 18:00
I think a small desktop GX280 does not enough power to handle the X300. The only option for you is an add-in PCIe DVI video card (low profile) from Dell.
inbead
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December 30th, 2004 00:00
Just got the Optiplex GX280 with a dell 1905FP. The 1905FP has a dvi interface, and I would like to connect two monitors (a CRT and 1905FP) but I don't see a DVI interface on the PC.
I have the mini-tower profile for Optiplex.
Do I need a DVI card?
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How2do
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December 31st, 2004 04:00