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2 cpu's - 1 display?

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is it possible to configure 2 cpu's to share 1 display? i received this crazy (i think?) request from project management wherein they wanted tech-ops to find a way to set up a workstation with 2 cpu's - boxes not a dual-core box - connected to a single display. is this actually possible? thanks.

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by thechas

You can control multiple computers from a single monitor keyboard and mouse. All you need to do is install a KVM switch between things.

(KVM: Keyboard, Video, Mouse)

Many have hot key combinations that switch between computers.

Chas

by dma69593

Do you mean two cpus in one system or do you mean two seperate computer systems that share one monitor? I know it is possible for 2 pcs to share one monitor, we have this set up in out networking lab. After you turn both pcs on, you just hit the 'scroll lock' key twice which switches from one to the other.
I am unaware if you can put two cpu's in the one box, I've never heard of that!
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit which is actually a small, flat silver square that sits underneath a heat sync box/fan on the motherboard.
Unfortunately, I can't help you in how to set this up, but there's bound to be someone here who knows.

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