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January 23rd, 2008 18:00

2300MP - Need help

Hello. I work for a company and was instructed to take a machine and hook it up in the Conference Room so it could be used to give presentations. My manager would like for the computer monitor and projector to both work with the machine. My question is does anyone know how I could make the projector replicate what is on the monitor? The computer is a Dell Precision 390 workstation running Windows XP Pro SP2 and the projector is a Dell 2300 MP. Thank you for any help you can provide.
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    WillPoll

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    Posted January 23rd, 2008 19:00

    If the projector is close by the workstation, just plug the cable from the workstation into the projector (VGA-in) and then plug a cable from the projector (VGA-out) into the monitor.
     
    This will give you an exact copy of what is on the projector.
     
    -Will
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    Klyde...

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    Posted January 23rd, 2008 20:00

    Thank you Will. That worked on a PC with a VGA port on the video card but is there anyway to get that to work on a PC with a DVI port and no VGA ?
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    Posted January 23rd, 2008 22:00

    If its DVI-A or DVI-I you can get a cable with DVI on 1 end and VGA (HD-15) on the other.  Google "DVI wiki" for a pretty good wikipedia article on DVI.  This article shows you what your socket on the video card will look like if it supports analog.  If you have DVI-A or DVI-I, Google "DVI VGA cable" for some sources to purchase for about $10.
     
    If your card does support DVI-I or DVI-A you'll need some kind of converter or a new card.
     
    -Will
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    Klyde...

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    Posted January 24th, 2008 15:00

    Great. Again, thank you

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