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Problems Adding a Secondary Adapter

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by dragon emperor 1 view

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I have an ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro as my primary adapter and am trying to add an ATI Rage XL as a secondary adapter. Windows 2000 recognizes it fine, but does not show a monitor for it. The only way I have output to the Rage XL is when I remove the 9700. Supposedly Rage XL cards work as secondary adapters.

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by thechas

I always recommend using video cards with chip-sets from the same family for dual monitor setups.

In fact, ATI has a FAQ on this issue.
Windows XP and 2000 do not properly access the Rage family of display adapters when used for secondary monitors.

http://mirror.ati.com/support/infobase/3663.html

While the Rage XL is not specifically listed, the rest of the Rage family is.

I would pick up a Radeon 9000 or 7000 series card as your secondary display adapter.

Chas

by dragon emperor

The Rage XL is not the same and is supported as a Windows 2000 Secondary adapter. It appears to be the 9700 that is causing the problem. I am ordering a 9800 Pro and will just use that for both displays.

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