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Being that Windows XP is a new operating system, two things are initially evident regarding the usage of multiple displays: 1) Regardless of what either Microsoft or particular graphics card manufacturers say, many cards listed as either compatible or having specific XP drivers, flat out don't work properly yet with the new operating system. 2) All things considered, the whole multiple display compatibility process seems to be getting better with XP, and you'll simply have to do a little trial and error to confirm whether or not the cards you're interested in work properly. The older the graphics card, the less likely it will work properly in multiple display mode with Windows XP. (Sometimes, they'll work, but not as the second card in the mix, etc.) Once again, you may still have a valid reason to select one or more of the higher-end multiport cards from Appian, Colorgraphic Communications, Matrox or elsewhere, rather than using single-port adapters. Microsoft lists some of the manufacturers in the following support document: Third-Party Solutions to Multiple Monitor Support for Windows ATI Radeon VE This is one of the most promising 2-port AGP adapters out there right now. It has an attractive street price ($99, less $20 rebate through the end of 2001), supports 2 displays (one of which can contain either an analog or DVI connector), and works with additional displays beyond the two it can specifically connect to, as long as the PCI cards support multiple display capability. However, even though ATI makes a big racket on their web site about having XP drivers, the Radeon VE still doesn't have XP drivers for its Hydravision software, Tuner/Capture software, or DVD Player. (These drivers are under development. In the meantime, basic multiple display operation works fine.) Once these issues are resolved, this should be a great foundation AGP card for a multiple display Windows XP system. Note: Download the most current Radeon VE driver for Windows XP from the ATI web site. The RADEON VE driver included with Windows XP does NOT support OpenGL. (Last tested online driver version 6.13.3276 was dated 10/15/01.) Microsoft Support Online Documents Pertaining to Multiple Display Support Under Windows XPList of Supported Display Adapters for Multiple Monitors and Dualview in Windows XP Description of DualView in Windows XP HOW TO: Configure and Use Multiple Monitors in Windows XP Resources for Troubleshooting Display Problems in Windows XP Your Multiple Monitor Settings May Change After an Upgrade to Windows XP You Cannot View the Same Video on Two Monitors at the Same Time Pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE and Then Cancel Appears to Disconnect the Session The 3D Text or the 3D Flying Objects Screen Saver May Display a Blank Screen Cannot View Program with a Remote Desktop or Terminal Services Connection
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