Is this possible? The only port my laptop has is a single HDMI. Also, if possible would the 2nd monitor NOT be a clone of the first monitor?? I'm using Windows 10. I know with basic splitters, you end up with dual monitors showing the same thing, that's of no use to me.
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Dual Monitor Setup with a SINGLE HDMI port from laptop
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I'm not sure what you mean.
The monitor I was thinking of getting has a native and max resolution of 2560 x 1440 resolution. Does that mean if I run 2 monitors (same type of course) off my a single HDMI port from laptop, each monitor would only have a resolution of 1280x720 each, but be one "single" screen? This is important because I need 2560x1440 in each monitor.
How do I find one? Each time I look for HDMI single port, dual monitor, all I get is "No this can't be done, all you will get is 2 monitors showing the exact same thing".....
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My laptop only has a HDMI. I cannot find anything but an HDMI switcher which doesn't do what I need. The monitor I'm looking at is this one
https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/acces.../L24q-20-23-8-QHD-MonitorHDMI+DP/p/65D2GCC3US
Website reads with the following for connections "HDMI 1.4, DP 1.2"
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I have a notebook with W10 and one HDMI out. With one external monitor I run an extended desktop (not mirrored) and two separate slide shows for backgrounds. Whether or not you can run three displays (counting the laptop) will be up to your graphics solution.
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The Diamond USB 3.0/2.0 to DVI/HDMI/VGA Adapter, Multiple Display Monitor up to 2048 x 1152 including 1080P (Display Link DL-3500) should do what you want ( http://www.diamondmm.com/bvu3500-display-adapter.html )
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Could you do this with dual monitors, not using your laptop screen?
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Yup. My limits are imposed by the Intel IGP's resolution capability. If I move my desktop to one of the external monitors and turn off the notebook display I can add another monitor.
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BTW Viper, with that adapter I linked you can add as many monitors as you have USB ports (of course you need an adapter for each one). Als I have used one before and it works quite well.
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In my case I’d close the laptop and just use the dual monitors. My laptop has a small screen, I need a larger screen/s.
Curious how would you set this up, using the box that Kyfire recommends?
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The Diamond Mulimedia BVU 3500 uses it's own driver that you install. Like I said I've used one before and it does work very good
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If you intend to close the laptop, make sure you go in to your Windows power settings and check 'Do Nothing' next to 'Close Lid' on your button settings!
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Thanks I didn't know that.
I checked the laptop. Aside from USB3.0 ports, it has a mini-display port as well. Could that be used as well for the 2nd monitor? If so, I suspect an adaptor would be needed. I don't know anything about mini-display ports, never had to use one.
Here's the link to the computers specs, says the computer supports dual monitors via a docking station. Unsure if a docking station is required however. I know from doing searching a moment ago specific for this model laptop Dell Lati. E7240 it supports at least 2 monitors.
http://www.dell.com/support/manuals...7916a5-f1d3-44b2-82b7-f14374bb9a73&lang=en-us
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If the monitor doesn't have a mini DP then DP to HDMI cables are available fairly cheap. https://www.amazon.com/Rankie-Plate...r=8-4&keywords=mini+displayport+to+hdmi+cable
edit: Your AMD GPU can support two monitors, according to the info here https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-8690M.86339.0.html
edit: Your AMD GPU can support two monitors, according to the info here https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-8690M.86339.0.html
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Thanks again for your help. I couldn't see much info when I was on a small screen. Now that I'm on a PC I'll have to pass on this unit though. The monitor I'm getting has 2560 x 1440 resolution, this device doesn't support resolution quite that high. Looks cool though!
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Your laptop doesn't support 2560x1440, either.
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Whoa..thanks a lot!!!!! I thought for sure it did. Where did you learn this? I saw your other post. I don't have an AMD product in this computer however. In device manager under Display Adapters it reads Intel HD Graphics Family. When I right click and select "Graphics Properties", an Intel HD Graphics Control Panel appears. There's no AMD in here at all.
The laptop is running Win 10.
The laptop I have has a HD 4400, the resolution info I found below at this site.
Let me know what you think.
https://www.pugetsystems.com/parts/Video-Card/Integrated-Intel-Mobile-HD-Graphics-4400-9892
Of course then I found this, so confusing
http://www.overclock.net/t/1546453/max-supported-resolution-intel-hd-graphics-4400
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According to the link I posted 1920x1080p, unless I missed something.
