Run laptop and 2 screens

[Splittrail]

Hi

I want to run two extra screens of the Laptop one of a VGA port and the other of an HDMI port but it keeps on saying that I must disable one for the others to work.

Is there perhaps any external software that can help.

Thanks

 

[jaguarskx]

You can only use one external monitor using either the VGA port or HDMI port. Dedicated graphic chips and integrated graphic cores can only process two video signals; one goes to the laptop's screen and the other goes to the VGA or HDMI port.

If the laptop had a DisplayPort, then it would be possible to connect a 2nd external monitor because DisplayPorts includes hardware to process video signals.

You need to use a USB to HDMI adapter or USB to VGA adapter


https/www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Adapter-2560x1440-1920x1200/dp/B00BPEV1XK

https/www.amazon.com/Plugable-Graphics-Multiple-1920x1080-Chromebooks/dp/B004D0QC0A/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503859468&sr=1-6&keywords=usb+to+vga+adapter

 

[Guest]

What's your CPU and GPU?

 

[Splittrail]

You can only use one external monitor using either the VGA port or HDMI port. Dedicated graphic chips and integrated graphic cores can only process two video signals; one goes to the laptop's screen and the other goes to the VGA or HDMI port.

If the laptop had a DisplayPort, then it would be possible to connect a 2nd external monitor because DisplayPorts includes hardware to process video signals.

You need to use a USB to HDMI adapter or USB to VGA adapter


https/www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Adapter-2560x1440-1920x1200/dp/B00BPEV1XK

https/www.amazon.com/Plugable-Graphics-Multiple-1920x1080-Chromebooks/dp/B004D0QC0A/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503859468&sr=1-6&keywords=usb+to+vga+adapter

It is a a HP Pavilion dv7-4152si just want to know will a display link docking station be compatible?

 

[jaguarskx]

Yes, you can. Just be aware that "displaylink docking stations" typically connects to a PC's / laptop's USB 3.0 port. So all devices attached to the docking stations will be limited by the bandwidth of a single USB 3.0 port.

 

[aqk]

What's your CPU and GPU?

And don't forget: "What's your OS?"

Why are so many dummies posting thngs like "I have a laptop and it doesn't work!! TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG!"