Two monitor Hookup [ Edited ]

[PA_BankerLady]

I have an HP Pavilion Elite HPE 410f desktop computer and have purchased two HP W2072a monitors.  Now I just need to know how to hook them up!  The monitors came with VGA cables but the only "VGA" hookup I seem to have is with an adaptor to convert the VGA cord to DVI-D.  The connector beside it is HDMI.  The VGA connector and another one are covered so I assume there is nothing under them.  How can I hook up both of my monitors?  Please be gentle.  I am only semi-literate in computer speak.

Would my best bet be to purchase a DVI-D cable for one monitor and a DVI-d to HDMI cable for the other?

Thanks for your help.

[banhien]

Hi,

Yes, you can only hook 2 monitors to the machine. VGA to DVI-D cable may not help, you need something to convert from analog (VGA) to digital (DVI)

The monitor each has 2 ports (VGA & DVI-D), perfect for this connection or buy a VGA-DVI converter for port #2 above.

Good luck.

[PA_BankerLady]

I do not have a VGA hookup on my CPU.  I only have DVI-D and HDMI.  My current monitor (HP S2031) came with a converter for DVI-D from the VGA cord that came with the monitor.  Could I go DVI-D to DVI-D and DVI-D to HDMI?  I would not be opposed to purchasing a couple of cords.

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Well, that means HP has not updated this:

  http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02481315&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=4330543

Anyway, you can use DVI-D and the HDMI-DVI adapter, no need any converter because from digital to digital.

Good luck.

[PA_BankerLady]

Thank you so much for the info and the link.  The ports on mine look just like those shown on the Graphics card.