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    External Monitor question---T500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by drake437, Sep 1, 2010.

  1. drake437

    drake437 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok...I have a T500 with standard Intel GPU. How many external monitors can it drive? I have one now can it support two? Anybody doing it and how?

    Thanks,

    drake
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you can do up to 4 or 5 using the usb2dvi adapter. If you use the Advanced mini dock you can drive two external LCDs using vga and dvi out.
     
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  3. drake437

    drake437 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks...lead_org.

    Do you know if a hdmi to dvi will work? It looks kind of tight next to the vga.

    drake
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    what sort of hdmi to dvi port are you referring to?
     
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    I think you're referring to a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter - if you're using VGA as well, it could be a bit tight, so I recommend you get a flexible cord adapter if you're thinking about that.

    I use one of these (except it's DVI instead of HDMI, but nearly the same thing): http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Black...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283370728&sr=8-2
     
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