dual monitor LastModified: Friday, September 29, 2006
A computer system with more than one display connected. Dual monitor systems consist of adding additional video adapters (also called video cards) to it, or by using a single video card that has multiple ports for monitors (called a dual head card). The second display screen can be any display, such as a television, projector, or monitor. Also called a multi-monitor.
Video Cards  Describes the operation of the video card in general terms, and explains some basic concepts, including the main functions performed by the card. Also contains sections on interfaces, modes, memory, display standards, 3D video acceleration, full-motion video, and performance. This page is from "The PC Guide." How To Build a Dual-Monitor System Dual-screen setups are relatively easy to implement, in part because the latest Windows versions recognize multiple monitors. What's more, modern graphics cards on desktop PCs typically include a standard VGA port and a digital video port--usually a DVI-I port--which can output either digital or analog video signals. Adding a second monitor involves no extra outlays beyond the cost of the second display.	related categories: Monitors Video Adapters related terms: analog monitor LCD monitor resolution video adapter video card video display board Shopping dual monitor Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Cables and Connectors 334 Model Matches KVM Switches 185 Model Matches PC Desktops 1383 Model Matches Car DVD Players 49 Model Matches Monitors 141 Model Matches