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    Displayport and two monitors on new ThinkPads

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by GoMike, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. GoMike

    GoMike Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,
    I would like to use an external monitor while I am working on my desk, but I'll only use the build-in LCD while I am on the road. Will a Thinkpad remember the settings for both environments? I mean, when I go back to my desk and plug in the monitor, will Windows automatically switch to my extended-desktop-settings I use on a two-monitor-setup and when I disconnect will it switch back to my single-monitor-setup without restarting Windows?

    Last, bu not least, I have a question about the new DisplayPort: Can I plug and unplug the monitor while the Thinkpad is running? Will Windows automatically detect that and switch on the fly (without a restart or me doing anything) to the proper monitor-scheme as described above?

    Thanks for your help!

    Oh, I will be using Windows XP and a display that is connected to the laptop (probably X301) using a DVI-to-Displayport-Adapter.
     
    GoMike, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. AznRacerNSX

    AznRacerNSX Notebook Evangelist

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    you don't have to restart anything to change your video settings.. you can either change it by the video card software or from the keyboard quick switch shortcut...
     
    AznRacerNSX, Oct 10, 2008
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  3. Aurac

    Aurac Newbie

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    I have recently purchased an X301 and am delighted with it. At home I connect it just as described above to a 22" HPW2228h monitor that includes a USB hub. I was using VGA but just got delivery of the DisplayPort/DVI adapter cable required.

    There is no doubt that the digital interface produces a much better image. However I now have a problem that often when I open the laptop (I don't power it down during the week when at home) the laptop seems not to be quite sure about what monitor is connected. With the result that it flashes and goes blank every 15 seconds or so in a continual loop.

    I tried disconnecting the USB connection but this doesn't help. I tried powering down and restarting as well as restarting with & without the DP cable connected but still no good.

    Now I had to go back to VGA which is making my eyes hurt.

    Im using Vista which I am also very happy with even though it doesn't seem to like IBM iSeries Access very much.

    Can anybody help me please?
     
    Aurac, Apr 8, 2009
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    Aurac Newbie

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    Well this was pretty much exactly my problem Gomike. I tried to do this but it seems that when using the display port it doesn't really remember. Using VGA there is no problem.

    Judging from the lack of replies, nobody else has experienced this. :(
     
    Aurac, Oct 5, 2009
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