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specter338
PostPosted: 28 May 2013, 05:53 
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i just bought a third monitor and no matter what i do i can't get it to extend to the third monitor i says (unable save display settings) and i can't even find ti in the ccc

i have a asus directCU 2 redeon HD 7870
1 DVI to DVI monitor
1 HDMI to HDMI monitor
1 active DP to DVI monitor

any input would be appreciated.
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Haldi
PostPosted: 28 May 2013, 06:20 
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You sure its an active adapter? The screen works if you unplug the HDMI monitor?

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specter338
PostPosted: 28 May 2013, 06:35 
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yes when i unplug the HDMI monitor the third screen comes on
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PostPosted: 28 May 2013, 08:23 
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behaves like a passive adapter!

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Haldi wrote:
behaves like a passive adapter!

I'm inclined to agree with this statement.

What is the adapter you're using? Can you upload a picture or link to the adapter?

Should look something like this:
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specter338
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so the one i had was indeed a passive adapter when i got the active one the third worked right away ty for all your help and your time :D
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specter338 wrote:
so the one i had was indeed a passive adapter when i got the active one the third worked right away ty for all your help and your time :D

No problem mate, that's what the forums here for.

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