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I have two monitors running different native resolutions connected to my integrated 945SZ graphics chipset, one on DVI port, and other on VGA.
Looks like my computer auto-upgraded to 7.15.10.1537 with Vista SP1 and the new GMA utility doesn't give me the option to extend my desktop to the second monitor.
All I see is the 'Dual Display Clone' option in the operating mode drop down, which only allows me to clone the desktop at the lesser resolution between my two monitors.
How do I get back the ability to use multiple monitors with the extended display option? This appears to have regressed with the latest drivers.
UPDATE: I tried various drivers dating back to April this year, no dice. The GMA configuration utility in all the drivers doesn't have the multiple monitors with 'Extend desktop' option. All I see in the Windows Vista display settings dialog is one monitor. Any help will be appreciated.
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Hello atuls6,
Please enter your error at our Intel Hardware Support website. Someone will then get back to you with a response.
-Gina
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that chipset is a single device chipset in order to support extended desktop you need a dual device dual function chip.
it should never show extended desktop and never a twin setting either
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that chipset is a single device chipset in order to support extended desktop you need a dual device dual function chip.
it should never show extended desktop and never a twin setting either
I am having this same issue and cannot get 'show extended desktop' option with my 2 monitors, how do we find a chipset that is dual device dual function?
I have a Shuttle K48 with Intel GMA950 and using 82945G Express Chipset with current version 6.14.10.4926.
Which chipset allows for 'extended desktop'.
thanks in advance.
John
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I am having this same issue and cannot get 'show extended desktop' option with my 2 monitors, how do we find a chipset that is dual device dual function?
I have a Shuttle K48 with Intel GMA950 and using 82945G Express Chipset with current version 6.14.10.4926.
Which chipset allows for 'extended desktop'.
thanks in advance.
John
a 945G chipset should show 2 devices and extended desktop
a 945GZ or something with a z in the name should not
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a 945G chipset should show 2 devices and extended desktop
a 945GZ or something with a z in the name should not
thanks, I have the 945G. Any thoughts on how can I get this fixed or what to install/reinstall? With 2 monitors hooked up I just don't have the 'extend desktop' option available to me.
attempting to show a screen shot here:
no_extended_desktop.jpg
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thanks, I have the 945G. Any thoughts on how can I get this fixed or what to install/reinstall? With 2 monitors hooked up I just don't have the 'extend desktop' option available to me.
attempting to show a screen shot here:
no_extended_desktop.jpg
i couldnt view the snap shot
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i couldnt view the snap shot
ok let me try again, image is at url below:
http://www.pac-king.net/k48/no_extended_desktop.jpg
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The hardware, does, indeed support dual monitors. The limiting factor is the operating system drivers.
If you are using Windows Vista, you will be able to Clone and Extend Monitors.
If using Windows XP, you will only be able to clone. This appears to be a limitation of the Drivers in XP because Vista allows for Extending and Cloning as its been tested here.
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I don't see anything about this on the Intel Driver page for the 945G or 82945G Express Chipset.
Are there any other chipsets or tweaks that anyone can think of that would allow for 'Extended Desktop'
thanks,
John
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so in the device manager does it show two graphics devices or one?
this looks like what a GZ should show
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so in the device manager does it show two graphics devices or one?
this looks like what a GZ should show
oh one thing to try is use the os property page to set extended desktop
if you right click on the desktop and click properties then click on the settings tab you should see a couple of monitors click on the one on the right and try to turn it on with the check box and try to check the extend my desktop to this monitor option. the other thing to try is try to switch which monitor is the primary monitor around using the property page and see if you can then extend it
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oh one thing to try is use the os property page to set extended desktop
if you right click on the desktop and click properties then click on the settings tab you should see a couple of monitors click on the one on the right and try to turn it on with the check box and try to check the extend my desktop to this monitor option. the other thing to try is try to switch which monitor is the primary monitor around using the property page and see if you can then extend it
here is a screenshot:
http://www.pac-king.net/k48/settings_no_dual_monitors.jpg
Also tried switching which monitor was primary and going to properties and settings there but no go.
Manufacturer says it works with Vista and Vista drivers it just conflict with XP drivers and motherboard/onboard VGA.
Wish I could find another driver to try that might just work but I don't know where to start.
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how many does it show in the device manager?
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beerandcandy, thanks for all your replies and help.
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Hey Guys,
Thnaks for sharing the info.and support............... :)
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The hardware, does, indeed support dual monitors. The limiting factor is the operating system drivers.
If you are using Windows Vista, you will be able to Clone and Extend Monitors.
If using Windows XP, you will only be able to clone. This appears to be a limitation of the Drivers in XP because Vista allows for Extending and Cloning as its been tested here.
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I don't see anything about this on the Intel Driver page for the 945G or 82945G Express Chipset.
Are there any other chipsets or tweaks that anyone can think of that would allow for 'Extended Desktop'
thanks,
John
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how many does it show in the device manager?
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