Run laptop and 2 screens

Splittrail

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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
 
Solution
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
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
 
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Splittrail

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

aqk

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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!"