how do I install a second monitor to my HP desktop

[vanhelsing]

Hi,

any info on how to install a second monitor to my system with out changing the graphics card?

my graphics devices is AT Radeon HD 4200.

[Terraplane]

You can buy a   VGA splitter that goes from the desktop  to the monitors-stores may not have them,little demand , go to Ebay , BESURE IT HAS 1 MALE END AND 2 FEMALE  ENDS --You can also get VGA extension cables if you want the monitors  in different locations . You will need  1 or more VGA   male to female extension cables  long enough to get there. Look for a U.S. seller , there is one in California that ships fast.  From China takes too long .GOOD LUCK

[lasvegaswireman]

Please provide the model number and/or product number of your HP computer, so that we may review the computer's specs and give you the most correct answer to your question.

Frank

[vanhelsing]

Hi Frank

Believed the model number is p6610f, product number is BM417AA#ABA

Thks

[vnyga]

Hi,

so this is your pc?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02479651&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=4299342

Ther's no graphics card listed, so you have added it at your own?
Your Radeon HD 4200 is normally listed as a card with two outputs,
it should be no problem to use both.

Else you could use such a part:
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Universal-Multi-Display-Adapter-Black/dp/B002F9NSMQ/ref=pd_cp_e_1
or
http://www.evga.com/products/pdf/100-U2-UV19-TR.pdf

V.

[lasvegaswireman]

Here are the specs to your HP p6610f desktop computer and here are the specs to its N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX motherboard. According to the system specs, it uses onboard integrated graphics. According to the motherboard specs;

Integrated graphics using ATI Radeon 4200

Integrated graphics: concurrent use of the DVI-D and VGA ports is supported.

Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*

*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.

Your p6610f has two video outputs on the back... one DVI-D for use with a monitor that has a DVI-D (digital) input and one VGA for use with a monitor that has a VGA (analog) input. Both of these outputs can be used at the same time. The DVI output is digital only and can't be adapted to VGA using a passive adapter. The DVI output can be turned into HDMI (without audio) with the use of a cable or adapter.

Frank

[vanhelsing]

OK I got the adapter and installed, one more question..The taskbar which I had hidden & on the side is not showing up..how do I know where its @.

[vanhelsing]

Frank,

I cant find the taskbar which I had on the side & hidden, how do I get it back or where do I find it?

[vnyga]

Well, the common hint would be to test every side, like the first link :-)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Show-or-hide-the-taskbar
else - try this:
http://www.petermartinconsult.supanet.com/computer/windows/taskbar.htm

HTH
V.