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10.2.3 Select and Configure Dual Monitors
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TASK SUMMARY
Required Actions
Install the video card with DVI and HDMI connections Show Details
Connect the left monitor using the HDMI cable
Connect the right monitor using the DVI-D cable
Make the left monitor the main monitor
Change the arrangement of the monitors
EXPLANATION
Complete this lab as follows:
1. Select and install the video card.
a. Above the right monitor, select Back to switch to the back view and examine the available ports.
b. Above the left monitor, select Back to examine the available ports.
c. On the computer, select the power button to turn the computer off.
d. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.
e. Under Shelf, expand Video Cards.
f. Drag Video Adapter, DVI-I, HDMI, Crossfire, PCIe to the PCIe slot on the computer.
g. Select the power supply.
h. From the Selected Component pane, drag the Connector, Power Supply, 6-pin PCIe power connector into
the video card power slot.
2. Connect the new (left) monitor.
a. Above the computer, select Back.
b. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
c. Read the descriptions for each cable to identify the correct cable to connect each monitor to the
computer.
d. Select the HDMI to HDMI Cable.
e. From the Selected Component pane:
Drag an HDMI Connector to the new video adapter in the computer.
Drag the unconnected HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the left monitor.
3. Connect the right monitor.
a. On the computer, drag the DVI-D connector from the built-in connector to the new video card in the
computer.
b. Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view for the computer.
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c. Above the right monitor, select Front to switch to the front view.
d. Above the left monitor, select Front to switch to the front view.
4. Extend the desktop to both monitors.
a. On the left monitor, select the power button.
b. On the computer, select the power button.
The computer starts on Monitor 1 (currently the right monitor), which has the Windows taskbar (so it is
the main display).
c. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings.
d. Maximize the window for better viewing.
Under Multiple displays, Extend these displays is set by default.
5. Make the left monitor the main monitor.
a. Under Select and rearrange displays, select the monitor labeled 2.
b. Under Multiple displays, select Make this my main display.
Notice that the taskbar disappear.
c. Under Select and rearrange displays, select Identify to verify which screen you are on.
The monitor displays a large 1.
6. Change the arrangement of the monitors.
a. From the top left, select Marketing Group C to verify the main display.
b. On the left monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.
This monitor now has the Windows taskbar (so it is now the main display).
c. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings.
d. Under Select and rearrange displays, drag the 2 box for the monitor to the left so that the main display
monitor is on the left.
e. Select Apply.
f. Select Identify to identify the monitor you are working with (Monitor 1 or Monitor 2) as identified by the
operating system.
If you have configured the monitors correctly, the taskbar should show on the left monitor's screen.
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