2 monitors, first time

[Wingfan]

My R9 280 will support multi monitors, and i have an old IBM Thinkvision. I would like to hook that up to my rig so i can monitor temps, etc. The IBM does not have HDMI but my ASUS does. When i hook all this up neither screen comes on. When i use the HDMI ASUS alone, it comes on but does not show my desktop. 

 

Ive never done this before, and thought i would try.

 

Any help or suggestions would be great

[HippY]

It is always a new and interesting experience to do with 2 at the same time

while using your finger to excite one of them, while using your other hand to do the other.

It is always said that use your imagination for help but if you have problem ask a friend to jump in to help

 

Oh sorry what forum is it?

 

first off when you boot does both screen work?

Try to boot up with one screen and plug in the second one

[Wingfan]

It is always a new and interesting experience to do with 2 at the same time

while using your finger to excite one of them, while using your other hand to do the other.

It is always said that use your imagination for help but if you have problem ask a friend to jump in to help

 

Oh sorry what forum is it?

 

first off when you boot does both screen work?

Try to boot up with one screen and plug in the second one

LOL!!!!

Ill try that, if i dont return something went horribly wrong lol j/k

[HippY]

LOL!!!!

Ill try that, if i dont return something went horribly wrong lol j/k

what type of monitor the IBM is?

[Wingfan]

I tried the ASUS with the HDMI, and it isnt getting a signal. The IBM is a ThinkView (old square).....
Shouldnt i be able to use my main with an HDMI?