Extended Desktop/Dual Screens is it possible? 1

[TobyT]

We are trying to install Windows NT on a Dell GX110 that has onboard graphics card plus additional card fitted in PCI slot.

Using Windows 98 or 2k we have no problems getting both graphic cards to work together. We have however an application that can't run using 2K, we need to run it on NT4 so that we can lock the PC down as our users have a tendancy to mess otherwise.

Has anyone ever overcome this problem using NT4 and if so how?

Any help appreciated

TobyT

 

[johncurtis]

NT support for dual monitors depends on the display adapter manufacturer producing compatible cards and drivers. You'll have to check with the manufacturer for info. What is the card?

John

 

[TobyT]

Card we're using is an Nvidia TNT2 M64

 

[johncurtis]

I'm not familiar with this card. A quick search found

http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/10774_na/10774_na.HTML

which only mentions dual monitor support for 98 and W2K. It's a fairly old document so newer drivers may have added support.

Good luck
John

 

[djhawthorn]

I don't actually think NT4 supports dual monitors... that was a 98/W2K and later "feature" of Windows. MCSE NT4/W2K

 

[johncurtis]

You're right that NT doesn't natively support dual monitors, but some cards have drivers which add this capability.

John

 

[TobyT]

Your right NT doesn't appear to support dual monitors. I have been looking at alternative cards which appears to be the way we're going to have to go.

Thanks to all of you who've responded

TobyT

 

[CathMan]

Check out Matrox. I'm using Mellenium G-200 with 3-21" monitor desktop on NT4 WS.
CM

 

[TobyT]

Thanks CathMan could be just what I need