Digital Video Interface (DVI) is usually color-coded with white plastic and labels.
Video Graphics Array (VGA) is normally color-coded with blue plastic and labels.
In order to connect your monitor to your computer properly, it’s important to ensure that the video port on your computer matches an available video port on your monitor, like VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort (DP).
On a monitor: The video ports may be on the back of the monitor or on a overhang parallel to the stand.
On a laptop computer: The video ports may be on the back, left or right-hand side of the computer.
On a desktop computer: The video ports are located on the back of the computer.
An example:Ĭompare the available video ports on your computer with those on your monitor to find which one(s) they have in common. You can check the information of your graphics card by going to the hardware manufacturer’s website, and searching for your graphics card. But laptop PCs can support up to two monitors depending on the PC specifications. Most desktop PC graphics or video cards can support two or more monitors, depending on the graphics card and PC specifications. Step 1: Connect your external monitor to your computer 1) Check your graphics card
Troubleshoot dual monitor issues in Windows 7.
Connect your external monitor to your computer.
And this article tells you all you need to know about Windows 7 dual monitor setup.
To enhance productivity, you may want to add a second monitor to your Windows 7 computer.