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Lunja
Jan 3, 2007, 07:18 AM
Hi all-

A bit of a newbie question, but I need to know if my Mac Pro, with a nVidia GeForce 7300gt graphics card, can output to two monitors. I don't want the second monitor to mirror the first; I would like it to extend the first, so that each show one half of the desktop.

I'm certain this can be done, but I don't know how to set it myself :o

Any help would be appreciated!



Eraserhead
Jan 3, 2007, 07:23 AM
My Macbook with a GMA950 can (well 1 + the built in one). Though if both screens are huge (like 30") you might have problems...

Killyp
Jan 3, 2007, 07:29 AM
Yes, it will output to two displays.

You've got two DVI connectors, one which will support up to a 23" Cinema Display, and the other will support up to a 30" Cinema display. You could run a 30" on one, and a 15" on the other if you like, or just two 23" displays...

Lunja
Jan 4, 2007, 07:21 AM
I thought it would :)

But, when I connect two monitors the second mirrors the first. What settings do I have to change to create one large workspace across the two screens?

Thanks.

yellow
Jan 4, 2007, 07:29 AM
Check the Displays prefperence pane in System Preferences.

Mac'Mo
Jan 4, 2007, 09:34 AM
the macpro is pretty beast, it should be able to handle 2 monitors