CentOS - Aug 2008 - DVI + VGA?

I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a
video card to match (both connectors).  If I want to switch from the
VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special
other than switch wires?  I didn't see anything in google that was
helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...).

Thanks.

mhr

If they're both the same output (i.e. not individual outputs, but just  
different media options) then I'd say yes. But if they are distinct  
outputs (say for a multi-monitor setup) then one may be display #1 and  
the other #2. If it's integrated video on your motherboard there may  
be options in your BIOS, but if it's an add-on card then maybe consult  
the manufacturer's website.


On 1 Aug, 2008, at 3:40 PM, MHR wrote:
> I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a
> video card to match (both connectors).  If I want to switch from the
> VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special
> other than switch wires?  I didn't see anything in google that was
> helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...).
>
> Thanks.
>
> mhr
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On Fri, 2008-08-01 at 15:40 -0700, MHR wrote:
> I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a
> video card to match (both connectors).  If I want to switch from the
> VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special
> other than switch wires?  I didn't see anything in google that was
> helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...).
99.99% of the time, no.

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MHR wrote:
> I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a
> video card to match (both connectors).  If I want to switch from the
> VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special
> other than switch wires?  I didn't see anything in google that was
> helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...).
No. I use both cables simultaneously and freely switch my monitor (LG
L204WT) in analog or digital mode when needed by monitor's button.
I find rather useful to connect this monitor to two different machines
when it needed.

As far as i know you don't need to change anything in your xorg.conf. if 
you have any horizontal / vertical sync settings (Hz) in your conf you 
can remove them. DVI is digital and don't need them.

correct me please if Im wrong.

Marco

MHR wrote:
> I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a
> video card to match (both connectors).  If I want to switch from the
> VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special
> other than switch wires?  I didn't see anything in google that was
> helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...).
>
> Thanks.
>
> mhr
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