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Posted: **Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:22 am**

Hello,

How can I achieve 2 external monitors 1920 x 1080 resolution each with Display ports Cable in X220? (no vga)

Will this config be possible on dual external monitors 2560 x 1600 each? Wouldn't it be to much for the processor/video card?

Posted: **Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:28 am**

I'm not familiar with the X220, but have setup multiple monitors on other Thinkpads.

If you want to drive multiple monitors off of -one- display port, you have to use a splitter, of which the most common is the Matrox DualHead2Go DP edition. Typical street price is $200+, off of ebay, etc.

Be aware that there are -many- different Matrox splitters and you need to pick exactly the right one for your situation.

Posted: **Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:42 am**

Why not use VGA to DP to one monitor, then the DP plug to the other monitor?

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