HD7950-DC2T - Eyefinity not working?

[Need-To-Know]

So I am sure I am not setting something up correctly.

I have read a lot of forums and mostly they say I need an "active" adapter. But then others say you do not.

I have
one plugged into the dvi port.
one plugged into the HDMI port.
one plugged into the dvi to mini port adapter included with the card.

I know all three monitors work because at windows startup I see my middle monitor and left monitor. But when it reaches the welcome screen it shifts to my right monitor and middle monitor.

In CCC if I hit detect displays it shows all three. But in eyefinity it only gives me 2 as an option.

I can setup middle and right or middle and left but not all three.

Currently I have two Samsungs and an old Hanns in the config but I ordered another Samsung that should be here next week.

Really like the 7950 so far.

[Need-To-Know]

Ok so I can not figure out if the adapter included with the card is active or should I order another one...and which one should I order?
Since they cost around $30 I would like a recommendation before buying one.

And because I want to help others with same type of question, here is what AMD says:
Also when I find an answer (looks like maybe else where) I will post it here too.

Connectivity Requirements: AMD Eyefinity technology is supported by graphics cards in the ATI Radeon™ HD 5400 series and higher. These cards can support up to six monitors (depending on the model), subject to the following restrictions:
• A maximum of 2 legacy monitors (VGA, DVI or HDMI) can be enabled simultaneously, provided that each monitor is connected either directly or via a “passive” DisplayPort™ adapter/dongle. “Passive” adapters/dongles will NOT support more than 2 legacy monitors.
• To enable support for more than 2 monitors, “active” DisplayPort™ adapters/dongles are required (or monitors with direct DisplayPort™ connectivity must be used).
• Approved “active” adapters have no general connectivity restrictions with AMD Eyefinity technology.

[Need-To-Know]

Seems so simple an answer but no one here ever answered me..... odd.

So I found the answer on another (more active) forum and will post it here for the next guy looking:

I bought this adapter and it is active so it works fine. Also had good reviews:


HIS Mini DisplayPort to Single Link-DVI Eyefinity Adapter HMDPSDVIEYE Mini DisplayPort to DVI Interface

$18.99
I also bought the Newegg $6 extended warranty....learned to do that after an ROG RMA...lol

[Area 66]

Seems so simple an answer but no one here ever answered me..... odd.

they was experiencing problem with the forum server. it come back online only today

[Argento]

Hi, Need to know, have you resolved the problem with the displayes after purchasing the active adapter, I have the same problem and would like to know before purchasing one.

Thanks.

[Psycrow]

Did you buy the 7950 flex card ?

because in most cards som eof the ports are linked together so they dont allow you have 3 screns on same time with out another active adapter of some kind.

I used a active adapter on my 5870 card for 3 screens eyefinity

The flex card has made each port active so you can use 3 screens with no adapters..

[HiVizMan]

With the 7950 and 7970 cards if you wish to have three monitors you DO NEED an active Display port. I can confirm this based on my own testing.