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aur0n · ‎10-29-2012

Hello there,
recently I bought an Asus Z77 Sabertooth.

I installed my GTX 560 on it, and I'm experiencing a problem. My primary monitor is linked with the graphic card with the DVI plug, and works fine. If I try to connect my 2nd monitor with the motherboard HDMI output, the 2nd monitor isn't recognized at all.

I also tried to unplug the GTX and just use the HDMI output port, to check if it's broken or something. It is not, without the GTX onboard it works correctly.

Is there anything I can do?

SUKARA · ‎10-29-2012

Sorry...
Did you want to used LucidLogix feature?

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Thomas · ‎10-30-2012

Unless you want to setup Lucida Virtu MVP I would suggest just connecting both monitors to the VGA card that you have, you may need to buy an adapter though depending on what inputs your 2nd screen supports.

Thomas Jenner
Asus UK

HiVizMan · ‎10-30-2012

For two monitors use the VGA connectors.

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Myk_SilentShado · ‎10-30-2012

Use the DVI connectors on your 560, it will handle both monitors...that's how I currently have my 2 screens...at least until I finish off my Server and unplug one of them lol

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Myk_SilentShado · ‎10-30-2012

Question: does the Sabretooth Z77 have iGPU and did you enable it in BIOS with the 560 installed?

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tkolarik · ‎10-30-2012

I tried the LucidLogic thing and it didn't improve my video, it just heated up the Intel CPU.

TL · ‎10-30-2012

Have you tried enable iGPU Multi-Monitor in BIOS and have iGPU driver installed?
I'm on M5E and Matrix 7970 and it works for my case.

PS: FYI, i didn't have Lucid VIrtu MVP installed

Sabertooth z77: no signal from HDMI if graphic card is plugged