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Forum: VID-2X Video Expander

  1. Vid 2X DP -> analog VGA

    Will this device output an analog signal over the DVI connection? I understand I'd need a DVI to VGA cable, but if it only sends a digital signal it wont work for me. My understanding is that the DVI spec calls for analog over 4 of the pins... This would be used to send output from a late 2011...

    Started by Doghousenyc, 04-21-2013 06:48 PM
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    04-30-2013 12:41 PM Go to last post
  2. Intel Grapics card doesn't accept 3840x1200 resolution

    Hi there, I just bought a brand new Windows 7 computer and wanted to connect 2 27 inch monitors using the plug (first tweak resolution) and play VID2X . Reading the manual it appeared the resolution needs to be changed. This Intel Graphic card doesn't allow me to add the 3840x1200 resoltion stating...

    Started by dk1970, 08-15-2012 08:05 PM
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    02-28-2013 08:56 PM Go to last post
  3. Monitors Randomly Flicker On and Off

    Hello, I have a Vid-2X hooked up via mini display port from my Macbook Pro to two Dell 20in flat screen monitors (E207WFP). Their max resolution is 1680x1050. I have the Vid-2x set to 3340 x 1050. Every so often the monitors will go black and then back on again. Sometimes this happens in unison...

    Started by Meado7, 06-28-2012 11:02 PM
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    02-28-2013 05:10 PM Go to last post
  4. Cool Can't get my new VId-2x to work

    All connections made and running off mains. I can not get any pictures on any of the screens. If I disconnect the Vid-2x and plug my leads back into the computers DVI sockets I get both screens working OK. On the side panel of the Vid-2x I get the following. line 1. www. sapphiretech.com Line 2. ...

    Started by Rafman925, 01-12-2013 01:53 PM
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    01-12-2013 01:53 PM Go to last post
  5. Vid-2x with one display?

    Typically I want to use this hardware with two displays connected to my laptop at my desk. But if I am going to a meeting to present slides on a projector how will the unit work? Could it stretch using the laptop screen as one display or only clone the laptop display? Will the laptop display...

    Started by poushag, 11-07-2012 10:07 PM
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  6. Blue screen!!!

    Hi, I connected the Vid-2X on my Notebook (Samsung NP530U3B) with a HDMI-DVI Converter (my laptop have 1xHDMI ** 1xVGA Port). In S-Mode windows go in blue screen !! :mad: In C-Mode it works fine, but is not what I need, I need S-Mode. :confused: Best regards Stefano

    Started by stek, 10-15-2012 01:00 PM
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    10-17-2012 07:03 AM Go to last post
  7. Unhappy Sapphire Displayport Min Reqs?

    I have a Dell E6500 and docking station with 2 DVI and 2 Displayport connections. The Dell support agent told me: "if you are to use an HDMI (DisplayPort adapter) you will be able to get 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz". Q. Is the e6500 video card spec adequate to run the Sapphire Vid-2x (displayport)...

    Started by Pointeman1, 08-29-2012 10:55 PM
    e6500
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    08-31-2012 01:23 PM Go to last post
  8. Problem connecting different sized monitors

    Hello, I'm trying to connect two different monitors to the Sapphire VID-2X DP-To-Dual DVI from my MacBook Pro (early 2011) with a AMD Radeon HD 6750M - thunderbolt (1 GB). One monitor is an Apple 23" (1920x1200 res) and the other is a Dell UltraSharp 20" (1600x1200 res). The problem I'm having...

    Started by frank72, 08-18-2012 03:43 PM
    monitor, resolution
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    08-20-2012 01:50 PM Go to last post
  9. Pop ups & other windows showing up in the middle of the screen (splitting across)

    Hello, I have recently acquired a Vid 2x expander, and have successfully connected it to my Apple MacBook Pro, running Lion OS. Results are good, if it weren't for the issue I will describe below. This is not something critical that prevents me from working, but is certainly annoying. I am...

    Started by wiki715, 04-10-2012 08:17 AM
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    08-02-2012 02:28 PM Go to last post
  10. Bezel issue and cannot submit ticket

    Hi forum, I tried filing a ticket for this, but there was no option to specify any VID-2X product (both Accessory and Multimedia groups were empty, and the others didn't have it). I am using the DisplayPort edition. My issue is that the configuration switch 6 seems to be stuck high. The...

    Started by dzdai, 04-02-2012 10:53 PM
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    08-02-2012 02:26 PM Go to last post
  11. Sapphire vid-2x

    Hi, I buying the Sapphire Vid-2X and I meet a problem. I use windows 7 and a Hdmi out put. So I link my Sapphire box with a Hdmi cable and an adaptator Hdmi/Display-Port. Then I link my two screen with DVI/Hdmi cable. But then, I have no signal. I try to make alimentation on Usb or...

    Started by nonolight, 03-25-2012 11:31 AM
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    03-25-2012 11:31 AM Go to last post
  12. VID-2X Video Expander

    SAPPHIRE's Vid-2X is a compact stand-alone unit that allows two Full HD monitors to be connected to a single Thunderbolt, DisplayPort or DualLink-DVI output of a laptop or desktop. A completely external solution, requiring no software or drivers loaded, it won’t break any warranties or cause...

    Started by TacticalMouse, 03-13-2012 11:16 AM
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    03-13-2012 11:16 AM Go to last post

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