It is either one or the other. If you go into the System Setup - Video- Primary Video, you have two choices:
Auto = uses added PCIe video card
Onboard = uses integrated video card
Choose Auto and connect both monitors to the added PCIe video card. Then choose either Clone Mode or Extended Mode.
I mentioned using one PCIe video card in my previous post, but, he then asked, "so you can only have 1 addon video card?", so I then addressed that question.
GOOD GRIEF! Just got this week a new E521 with nVidia 7300 LE -- website specifically said the card supported dual monitors, but i find only one PCI connection on back of E521.............do i have to run the second monitor through the VGA, or, do i even have to void warranty by cracking the box open and adding a second PCI with two connections??!!?!?!?
No. You can disable the onboard video, then add a PCIe video card and a PCI video card,"
3 questions:
1. i want to upgrade the video card nVidia 7300 LE i chose for my 521...
Can one through a compatibility check or otherwise know before one buys a new video card online whether such new card will match up with my E521? In other words, for example, CRUCIAL has a function on their site which tells you instantly which products they sell will fit your precise PC motherboard. Are there any video card manufacturers who offer a similar service BEFORE one buys??
2. what nVidia cards would you recommend for an E521 for viewing DVDs and playing games for kids rated for kids 10 and under, ie, no Unreal Tournament, Quake 4, Half Life 2, etc.....
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It is either one or the other. If you go into the System Setup - Video- Primary Video, you have two choices:
Auto = uses added PCIe video card
Onboard = uses integrated video card
Choose Auto and connect both monitors to the added PCIe video card. Then choose either Clone Mode or Extended Mode.
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February 6th, 2007 01:00
No. You can disable the onboard video, then add a PCIe video card and a PCI video card.
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February 6th, 2007 08:00
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February 6th, 2007 11:00
I mentioned using one PCIe video card in my previous post, but, he then asked, "so you can only have 1 addon video card?", so I then addressed that question.
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February 6th, 2007 22:00
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No. You can disable the onboard video, then add a PCIe video card and a PCI video card,"