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Old May 27th 09, 10:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Gilberto
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Default 4 monitors

ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.
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  #2  
Old May 27th 09, 11:19 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Shenan Stanley
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Default 4 monitors

Gilberto wrote:
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express
16x port with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize
something, it will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4
screen using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video
card a total resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video
card. In this case, I can only maximize any aplication to use up to
2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I don“t need to put the extra cable between the 2
cards, but Im not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it
is the configuration itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4
screens. only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to
all 4 screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video
card.


Invest in a multi-monitor software solution...

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html


  #3  
Old May 27th 09, 11:19 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Shenan Stanley
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Posts: 10,523
Default 4 monitors

Gilberto wrote:
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express
16x port with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize
something, it will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4
screen using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video
card a total resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video
card. In this case, I can only maximize any aplication to use up to
2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I don“t need to put the extra cable between the 2
cards, but Im not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it
is the configuration itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4
screens. only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to
all 4 screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video
card.


Invest in a multi-monitor software solution...

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html


  #4  
Old May 27th 09, 11:44 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
DL[_3_]
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Default 4 monitors

Or use hw designed to support 4 or more monitors, matrox springs to mind

"Gilberto" wrote in message
...
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I
can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I don“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but
Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.



  #5  
Old May 27th 09, 11:44 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
DL[_3_]
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Default 4 monitors

Or use hw designed to support 4 or more monitors, matrox springs to mind

"Gilberto" wrote in message
...
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I
can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I don“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but
Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.



  #6  
Old May 28th 09, 12:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Paul
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Default 4 monitors

Gilberto wrote:
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.


What do you see in the WinXP Display control panel ? Maybe there is a
conflict, between the objectives of the Nvidia feature, and control
provided by WinXP Display control ? Do you see four icons in the
WinXP Display control panel ?

http://web.archive.org/web/200606170...timonitor.mspx

There is also Ultramon, but I'd try the built-in WinXP features first.

There is also a difference between the current Nvidia software,
and their "classic control" from previous versions. At one time,
you could put their driver into classic mode, if the new package
didn't support some feature.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._multimon.mspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultramon

(Gallery of multiple monitor setups.)
http://www.realtimesoft.com/multimon...lse&m on=desc

Finally, you could ask the question in the newsgroup...

alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia

Paul
  #7  
Old May 28th 09, 12:39 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Gilberto
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Default 4 monitors

I alsy try UltraMon and thatĀ“s one does not do the trick either.


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Gilberto wrote:
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express
16x port with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize
something, it will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4
screen using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video
card a total resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video
card. In this case, I can only maximize any aplication to use up to
2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2
cards, but Im not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it
is the configuration itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4
screens. only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to
all 4 screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video
card.


Invest in a multi-monitor software solution...

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html



  #8  
Old May 28th 09, 12:39 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Gilberto
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Posts: 12
Default 4 monitors

I alsy try UltraMon and thatĀ“s one does not do the trick either.


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

Gilberto wrote:
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express
16x port with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize
something, it will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4
screen using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video
card a total resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video
card. In this case, I can only maximize any aplication to use up to
2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2
cards, but Im not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it
is the configuration itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4
screens. only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to
all 4 screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video
card.


Invest in a multi-monitor software solution...

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html



  #9  
Old May 28th 09, 02:01 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Andrew E.
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Posts: 3,409
Default 4 monitors

Try useing microsoft Exhibitor Pro,the utility is specifically designed for
2 or more monitors running at the same time,download at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...utilities.aspx

"Gilberto" wrote:

ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.

  #10  
Old May 28th 09, 02:01 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Andrew E.
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Posts: 3,409
Default 4 monitors

Try useing microsoft Exhibitor Pro,the utility is specifically designed for
2 or more monitors running at the same time,download at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...utilities.aspx

"Gilberto" wrote:

ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.

Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.

  #11  
Old June 9th 09, 07:45 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Tae Song
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Posts: 100
Default 4 monitors


"Gilberto" wrote in message
...
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I
can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but
Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.


Not even theoretically. The driver and software only support spanning 2
monitors, sorry. You could send a letter to Nvidia asking for support for 4
monitors.


Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.




  #12  
Old June 9th 09, 07:45 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Tae Song
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Posts: 100
Default 4 monitors


"Gilberto" wrote in message
...
ok, I have 4 monitors, 2 video cards each one on one pci express 16x port
with the same model.

now, my goal is to enable extended desktop, so if I maximize something, it
will be displayed on all 4 screens.

Right now I was just able to enable the maximization to 2 out of 4 screen
using on the nvidia panel span option to use as one video card a total
resolution of 2 displays (2048x768) by each video card. In this case, I
can
only maximize any aplication to use up to 2 screens.

The motherboard suppouslly have SLI so acording to the video card
manufacture, I donĀ“t need to put the extra cable between the 2 cards, but
Im
not sure if this is the cause of the issue, or if it is the configuration
itself on windows.

Nvidia control panel does not allow me to set the span to all 4 screens.
only up to 2 screens.

teorically I should be able to span or maximize any application to all 4
screens.


Not even theoretically. The driver and software only support spanning 2
monitors, sorry. You could send a letter to Nvidia asking for support for 4
monitors.


Note, I am using same model to all 4 monitors also the same video card.




 




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