GeForce FX 5200 Multiple monitors?

Question

I need help. I purchased a new system a Dimension 4600 with the 128MB NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 card preinstalled. I have 2 Dell UltraSharp 1901FP 19-inch Flat Panel Monitors that I need to hook up for a multiple monitor setup...

Just in case, I also have a DVI-I to VGA/ DVI-D (Single Link) Female - 1 Ft. Analog and Digital Y Splitter. Not sure if I need to use that....so far, I can't get it to work...even if it involves using the onboard video for one of the monitors, how can I make this work?

Thanks for any help,

James

marro255 · Answer

That card is very weak. It probably doesnt support dual monitors. You may have to upgrade to a card that does.

shigenobuchan · Answer

So thats it? Its hopeless?

Is there a way I can use the Nvidia card and the onboad video at the same time?

According to the "Dual Monitor" thread started by the moderator, I though it would be possible

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_video&message.id=82450

"The GeForce and the Radeons have both VGA and DVI support. They sometimes come with a DVI to VGA conversion converter. You can hook up two VGA monitors at once to these cards without a problem. Or you can hook up a digital and a VGA monitor:"

Any other suggestions?

marro255 · Answer

Yeah but the 5200FX is the worst card on the market. It may be possible but I really doubt it.

shigenobuchan · Answer

woo hoo...forget the question...i got it...thanks

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