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March 14th, 2017 05:00
Connect a second monitor
I am trying to connect a second Dell monitor to my "AIO Inspiron 2350". I am using a "VGA to HDMI" cable and testing "HDMI In" and "HDMI Out" but NO success, Inspiron does not detect the second monitor.
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amazo
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March 22nd, 2017 12:00
Hi "SpeedStep", "Chris",
Got it !!!
When I put the second monitor "active", audio signal dissapears because audio "moves" to second monitor. I was able to notice that because in "Sound panel" appears the second monitor in addition to normal option of "Speakers".
Selecting again "Speakers" and making it -default-, audio moves again to Inspiron 2350 and everything is right again.
The problem was that I tried to guess the issue having second monitor "inactive" and in this case, there is NO new entry in "Sound panel" so I was not able to see how audio moved to second monitor. When I disconnect the second monitor, that entry dissapears completely.
Issue solved, thank you very much.
DELL-Chris M
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March 14th, 2017 10:00
#4 is the HDMI out port.
Sounds like the VGA to HDMI cable is the culprit. Link to the cable you bought.
AIO Inspiron 2350 HDMI out port --> HDMI to VGA adapter --> VGA to VGA cable --> Monitor VGA in
Is there another monitor with HDMI in port there to test this =
AIO Inspiron 2350 HDMI out port --> HDMI to HDMI cable --> Monitor HDMI in port
amazo
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March 14th, 2017 11:00
Thanks Chris.
I bought cable in Amazon so I have no way to check it.
Dell Monitor is model "1907FPt" and I have it since 2005. It has a "DVI-D Single link" and a "VGA" (labeled D-SUB) connections, NO "HDMI" connection.
May be, I could return this cable to Amazon and to buy a "DVI-D to HDMI" or, perhaps, your suggestion "HDMI to VGA adapter" plus VGA to VGA Monitor in.
I would appreciate your comments
DELL-Chris M
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March 14th, 2017 17:00
Can you provide the Amazon link to the cable?
amazo
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March 15th, 2017 06:00
Hi, Chris
This is the amazon spanish web link:
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B01JWE686Y/ref=pe_386191_41384461_TE_item
and this is the english one
https://www.amazon.com/Ruitexun-Meters-Adapter-Connector-Laptop/dp/B06X94DW7J/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489566196&sr=8-1&keywords=rtx+1%2C8+meter
Thanks,
amazo
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March 15th, 2017 07:00
Chris,
I've sent several messages with "amazon links" (up to 3 in last 5 hours) but I always receive the message that "a moderator will review them before posting publicity" and I don't see messages public, so there is nothing more I can do, by now.
DELL-Chris M
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March 15th, 2017 08:00
All links are moderated before they go live. I checked them. I think you should try the one I linked.
amazo
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March 15th, 2017 09:00
Chris,
I will try the one you linked.
Thank you very much.
amazo
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March 22nd, 2017 03:00
Hi Chris,
I already received the new connectors and ... it runs ok, I can now see extended the second monitor.
But, nothing is perfect in life; everytime I connect the second monitor I loss the "audio" signal from Inspiron 2350. Any suggestion?
Thanks and best regards,
amazo
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March 22nd, 2017 05:00
Hi again Chris,
A "HDMI -> DVI-D" connection would allow to see the second monitor and to listen the audio?
Thanks,
speedstep
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March 22nd, 2017 10:00
There are no audio signals on DVI so the answer is NO not Ever.
amazo
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March 22nd, 2017 11:00
"SpeedStep", thank you very much for your reply.
I am not an expert on hardware issues and your answer clarify things.
My current situation is:
I have a second monitor with "DVI-D" and "VGA" possible connections.
If I connect second monitor from "Inspiron 2350" thru "HDMI -> VGA" I am able to see the second monitor BUT I loss the audio signal.
So, as summary ...
if I want to use the second monitor thru VGA, I will not have audio in my Inspiron.
If I want to use a second monitor and have audio, I should buy another monitor with HDMI, in order to connect HDMI (Inspiron) --> HDMI (new monitor).
Are my assumptions right?