Dual monitors not working on Gigabyte GV-R6870C-1GD

[bwolfgang]

First off, thanks to all who have posted regarding this topic, especially powerpcg5.

However, I have a quick question. Currently I have an Asus HD monitor (w/ HDMI port) which is using the DVI output to the DVI input on the graphics card, and it works like a champ. My 2nd monitor is an old Dell which is using VGA output to a VGA/DVI adapter. Obviously when I plug them both in, they don't work as powerpcg5 explained in his post. My question is, once I receive my HDMI cable and plug the Asus monitor into the HDMI port on the card, will the DVI port work to support my other monitor using the VGA/DVI adapter? I am assuming it will, but I would like a bit of reassurance if anyone can offer it.

Thanks for your help!

 

[powerpcg5]

will the DVI port work to support my other monitor using the VGA/DVI

It should. just use the top DVI connector.

BTW, if you need (3)+ monitors working (DVI, DP, DP, HDMI), you need ACTIVE adapters.
If you just want dual (2), then a passive DVI adapter will be fine.

 

[bwolfgang]

will the DVI port work to support my other monitor using the VGA/DVI

It should. just use the top DVI connector.

BTW, if you need (3)+ monitors working (DVI, DP, DP, HDMI), you need ACTIVE adapters.
If you just want dual (2), then a passive DVI adapter will be fine.

Thanks for the input. I tried it the other day using the bottom DVI connector and it didn't work (the adapter I'm using is a bit too wide to accommodate both the adapter and the HDMI cable next to it), but I've got another VGA/DVI adapter around here somewhere so I'll try that and post back with my results.

UPDATE: I ended up using the VGA/DVI adapter that came with my MacBook Pro in the top DVI connector, and it works. I had to play around with the resolution a bit and deselect the option to mirror the displays, but it works great. Thanks again!

 

[bwolfgang]

In playing around with the 2nd display, it functions as I noted above. However, while using it for my desired purpose — displaying online training videos (flash media, not HD) while doing the work on the main display — it crashes my system. I have a 700w PSU on the system so I'm assuming that should be sufficient, though I haven't done any load testing on it. I don't want to derail this thread, but if anyone could offer some guidance it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[powerpcg5]

Try uninstalling flash then reibstall again. Also check console log for error messages.

 

[bwolfgang]

Try uninstalling flash then reibstall again. Also check console log for error messages.

Thanks, I checked the console log and didn't see any relevant error messages, so tomorrow I'll try to reinstall flash and see what I get.