[olug] Video output plug question and other questions

[Phil Brutsche]

Yes. The second monitor connection will simply be unused.

On 6/16/2011 5:10 PM, Thomas D. Williamson wrote:
> That's what I got from UNMC a Dell OptiPlex. It was being sold off as  
> a used system. I will look into finding a cable that will work with  
> it. Can it be used on just one monitor?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Tom Williamson
> 
> Quoting Phil Brutsche <phil at brutsche.us>:
> 
>> It's called DMS-59. It's a standardized connector for getting 2 VGA or
>> DVI outputs on a single connector on the back panel. It's very common on
>> workstation class video cards, ie nVidia Quadro or AMD/ATI FireMV.
>>
>> It's common to see it on business-grade machines (example: Dell
>> OptiPlex) that is equipped from the factory for a dual or quad-output
>> video card. It is very, very rare to see it on consumer/enthusiast hardware.
>>
>> On 6/16/2011 11:16 AM, Shawn L. Djernes wrote:
>>> I have seen this odd port on several Dell video cards. They came with
>>> a Y cable that gave you two VGA or two DVI.
>>
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>> Phil Brutsche
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