How do I connect two 1707FP monitors to a Dell Optiplex GX270

Hi,

I am trying to add a DVI-D video out port to my Dell Optiplex GX620.

I see there is a Dell X8762 DVI Add in Adapter Card, PCI-E, Low Profile,
that sells for $26.95 at www.softarcade.net

The Dell Optiplex GX620 comes with a VGA out. I have connected a Dell 1707FP
LCD monitor to this via the analog VGA port.

I would like to add a second Dell 1707FP monitor using the DVI-D connection.

My question is will this X8762 DVI add in adapter give me a DVI-D port in
addition to the existing VGA port? Or, will I lose the VGA port
functionality.

What would be the cheapest way to connect two 1707FP monitors to my GX620?

Regards,

Tapas

I did some further research. I see there is an ATI Radeon X300SE 128MB PCI-E
DVI VGA TV OUT graphics card (Part number P5288, Dell Part number F3988)

This PCI Express graphics card has a DVI-I connector and a standard HD-15
VGA connector.

My question is will this graphics card fit into an OptiPlex GX620?
This model comes in 3 sizes:
- Small form factor
- Small desktop computer
- Small mini-tower computer

I have the Small Desktop Computer version which has space for 2 half-length
PCI cards 4.2inches high x 6.95 inches long.

The PCI connections are 120 pins / 32bits

I am running Windows XP Pro SP2.

Would I be able to get a desktop that spans both monitors?

Thanks,

Tapas

"Tapas Das" <das.t@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:77A_h.101689$VU4.58940@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>I did some further research. I see there is an ATI Radeon X300SE 128MB
>PCI-E
> DVI VGA TV OUT graphics card (Part number P5288, Dell Part number F3988)
>
> This PCI Express graphics card has a DVI-I connector and a standard HD-15
> VGA connector.
>
> My question is will this graphics card fit into an OptiPlex GX620?
> This model comes in 3 sizes:
> - Small form factor
> - Small desktop computer
> - Small mini-tower computer
>
> I have the Small Desktop Computer version which has space for 2
> half-length
> PCI cards 4.2inches high x 6.95 inches long.
>
> The PCI connections are 120 pins / 32bits
>
> I am running Windows XP Pro SP2.
>
> Would I be able to get a desktop that spans both monitors?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tapas
>
>

I can see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that. Until someone
here comes up with something better, browse/search here:
http://tinyurl.com/3cpyb8


Stew

"S.Lewis" <stew1960@mail.com> wrote in message
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> I can see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that. Until someone
> here comes up with something better, browse/search here:
> http://tinyurl.com/3cpyb8
>
>
> Stew

Hi Stew,

Thanks for your vote of confidence and pointing me to the Dell Community
User Forum. I was not aware of this. This has a treasure trove of
information.

I am looking at getting the ASUS EAX300SE-X/TD 128MB PCI Express x16
graphics card. This has a DVI and a VGA out along with an S-Video TV Out
connector.

This video card uses the ATI Radeon X300 SE graphics processor.

I believe this may do the trick for under $50.

Thanks,

Tapas

"Tapas Das" <das.t@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:I6W_h.104759$VU4.50902@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> "S.Lewis" <stew1960@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:xvC_h.45326$254.240@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>> I can see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that. Until someone
>> here comes up with something better, browse/search here:
>> http://tinyurl.com/3cpyb8
>>
>>
>> Stew
>
> Hi Stew,
>
> Thanks for your vote of confidence and pointing me to the Dell Community
> User Forum. I was not aware of this. This has a treasure trove of
> information.
>
> I am looking at getting the ASUS EAX300SE-X/TD 128MB PCI Express x16
> graphics card. This has a DVI and a VGA out along with an S-Video TV Out
> connector.
>
> This video card uses the ATI Radeon X300 SE graphics processor.
>
> I believe this may do the trick for under $50.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tapas
>


You're very welcome. There is a ton of good information over there even if
the search function can be a bit cumbersome in drilling stuff down.

The form factor half-height issues can be a bit more involved as well and
video out is not a strong suit for me.

Glad you found what you needed.

Stew

Tapas Das;714567 Wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to add a DVI-D video out port to my Dell Optiplex GX620.
>
> I see there is a Dell X8762 DVI Add in Adapter Card, PCI-E, Low
> Profile,
> that sells for $26.95 at www.softarcade.net
>
> The Dell Optiplex GX620 comes with a VGA out. I have connected a Dell
> 1707FP
> LCD monitor to this via the analog VGA port.
>
> I would like to add a second Dell 1707FP monitor using the DVI-D
> connection.
>
> My question is will this X8762 DVI add in adapter give me a DVI-D port
> in
> addition to the existing VGA port? Or, will I lose the VGA port
> functionality.
>
> What would be the cheapest way to connect two 1707FP monitors to my
> GX620?
>
> Regards,
>
> Tapas

I'm not sure if you still needed help with this or not, but I thought I
would post just in case.

If you use the integrated video card and the PCI-E add on card to add
the DVI connection, then you can run the system dual monitor. From the
documentation I have you can connect up one display using VGA and a
second using DVI through the add on card with no problems at all.

If you have other questions about the monitors or systems feel free to
let me know and I'll be happy to answer them for you.


Larry
Dell Customer Advocate




--
DellSupport

> -----Original Message-----
> From: DellSupport [mailtoellSupport.8a8545@computerbanter.com]
> Posted At: Friday, May 11, 2007 12:56 PM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: How do I connect two 1707FP monitors to a Dell Optiplex
> GX270
> Subject: Re: How do I connect two 1707FP monitors to a Dell Optiplex
> GX270
>
>
> Tapas Das;714567 Wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am trying to add a DVI-D video out port to my Dell Optiplex GX620.
> >
> > I see there is a Dell X8762 DVI Add in Adapter Card, PCI-E, Low
> > Profile,
> > that sells for $26.95 at www.softarcade.net
> >
> > The Dell Optiplex GX620 comes with a VGA out. I have connected a
Dell
> > 1707FP
> > LCD monitor to this via the analog VGA port.
> >
> > I would like to add a second Dell 1707FP monitor using the DVI-D
> > connection.
> >
> > My question is will this X8762 DVI add in adapter give me a DVI-D
> port
> > in
> > addition to the existing VGA port? Or, will I lose the VGA port
> > functionality.
> >
> > What would be the cheapest way to connect two 1707FP monitors to my
> > GX620?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Tapas
>
> I'm not sure if you still needed help with this or not, but I thought
I
> would post just in case.
>
> If you use the integrated video card and the PCI-E add on card to add
> the DVI connection, then you can run the system dual monitor. From
the
> documentation I have you can connect up one display using VGA and a
> second using DVI through the add on card with no problems at all.
>
> If you have other questions about the monitors or systems feel free to
> let me know and I'll be happy to answer them for you.
>
>
> Larry
> Dell Customer Advocate
>
>
>
>
> --
> DellSupport

Doesn't work on my E510, GX620 or XPS400. If you put a PCI-E card in,
it disables the onboard video. Doesn't matter if you use DVI or VGA.

I am using a Dell Optiplex 280 with the Radon X300 and two Dell 19" flat
displays. Mine is using a Y adaptor cord which uses the analog out port
of the video card. Works good. But its not digital.

Tapas Das wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to add a DVI-D video out port to my Dell Optiplex GX620.
>
> I see there is a Dell X8762 DVI Add in Adapter Card, PCI-E, Low Profile,
> that sells for $26.95 at www.softarcade.net
>
> The Dell Optiplex GX620 comes with a VGA out. I have connected a Dell 1707FP
> LCD monitor to this via the analog VGA port.
>
> I would like to add a second Dell 1707FP monitor using the DVI-D connection.
>
> My question is will this X8762 DVI add in adapter give me a DVI-D port in
> addition to the existing VGA port? Or, will I lose the VGA port
> functionality.
>
> What would be the cheapest way to connect two 1707FP monitors to my GX620?
>
> Regards,
>
> Tapas
>
>
>