GA-MA790GPT-UD3H Can I run dual monitors w/o upgrade?

[N8N8N8]

This is my current m/b http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128398

Can I run dual monitors without needed to get a video card?

I have the blue one where my current monitor is connected. I have a an empty DVI and empty HDMI slot

 

[trents]

The blue one is vga. I have not had much luck in running dual monitors when the interfaces are different. Not to say it can't be done because I am certainly not a video guru. Maybe you ought to email Gigabyte tech with that question.

 

[Automata]

It may not work due to the design. DVI has the output of VGA in addition to digital signals (if DVI-D). The VGA/DVI outputs may be connected together through the board, which means you can only run one monitor. I can't tell for sure though, without seeing the traces on the motherboard.

Contact Gigabtye and ask.

 

[QuietIce]

The GA-890GPA-UD3H supports dual monitors in some configurations. I found that information in the motherboard manual but don't happen to have a copy of yours downloaded. You should check the manual you have or download the manual from the Gigabyte site - I'm sure the information and configuration details will be there one way or the other ...

 

[N8N8N8]

Thanks

 

[David]

Re: two monitors (one DVI one HDMI):
I don't know if it can be done.

My nVidia 8300-based board allows HDMI and VGA, not HDMI and DVI. It may be that it only supports one digital and one analogue signal. The VGA should do fine, I can't say I notice a difference between DVI and VGA, but then again I don't deal with any images or desktop publishing or such. Depends what you do.

 

[David]

Re: two monitors (one DVI one HDMI):
I don't know if it can be done.

My nVidia 8300-based board allows HDMI and VGA, not HDMI and DVI. It may be that it only supports one digital and one analogue signal. The VGA should do fine, I can't say I notice a difference between DVI and VGA, but then again I don't deal with any images or desktop publishing or such. Depends what you do.