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    XPS14 HDMI to External Monitor

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by s0lace, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. s0lace

    s0lace Notebook Guru

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    I'm trying to connect an HDMI cable from my XPS14 to my external monitor that also has a HDMI input. Do I need to choose a certain setting in the XPS display settings? It keeps saying NO HDMI cable on my external monitor...

    This should be easier than it appears. What am I doing wrong?

    Never mind- just figured it out-

    I guess now I''m wondering how to get my 2nd external monitor involved...
    display port adapter?

    Anyone have any experience with this adapter?

    For only $5.32 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Mini DisplayPort | Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter w/ Audio Support | Mini DisplayPort to HDMI / DVI / VGA Adapters
     
    s0lace, Aug 4, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    That adapter should just work, DisplayPort is digital just like HDMI.

    I also don't think the XPS 14 would support 2 external displays as well as the internal one.

    Also please don't bump your thread once every 24 hours...I merged all your posts.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 4, 2011
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  3. s0lace

    s0lace Notebook Guru

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    Why wouldn't "the XPS14 support 2 external displays as well as the internal one"?
     
    s0lace, Aug 5, 2011
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    otacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Display port doesn't use the Nvidia card...which was a good thing because now my Dell LCD is talking to my XPS 17 properly :)
     
    otacon, Aug 5, 2011
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  5. s0lace

    s0lace Notebook Guru

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    Not sure I follow you-
    It doesn't use the video card... so that's a good thing?
     
    s0lace, Aug 5, 2011
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