Inf_Dev Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Hello OverClockersClub, I am having a problem running triple monitors on Windows 7. When I choose "Extend this display" and click save it gives me the error "Unable To Save Display Settings". At first I was using a passive DVI to HDMI converter, after reading I found that it won't work because there is not enough power for the conversion process. So I bought a Mini-Display port to HDMI cable. This is what each monitor is running (In cable terms) Dell ST2240L (1920x1080) = DVi - DVi Dell S2240L (1920x1080) = Mini Display - HDMI Dell S2240L (1920x1080) - HDMI - HDMI My GPU is a XFX Radeon 6870. Here is the back of the GPU. http://i.imgur.com/bZGMuLX.jpg Thanks, Inf_Dev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) You need a active display port adapter. Simple fix. You are correct the first one you bought is passive, but sadly you bought another passive one(I can tell from the pic, an active would be much bigger), just because it goes to HDMI doesn't change the fact that it has to be active. You will need something like this Edited July 11, 2013 by Black64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inf_Dev Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Hello, Thanks for your quick response. I will go to the BestBuy to see if I can find one so I don't have to wait on FedEx yet again. Thanks, Inf_Dev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inf_Dev Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Hello, . I bought the recommended adapter from above and it arrived today. I installed the new adapter and it is still giving me the same error. If anyone has anymore suggestions please let me know. I have a blank brand new monitor that I can't use. Thanks, Inf_Dev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 If I remember correctly its the HDMI that's the problem. The HDMI cancels out one of the main feeds. At least it used to, I don't know if that has been corrected or not. I use all DVI monitors to avoid the hassle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 I'm not sure if the HD6850 supports 3 independent displays on a single card Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 Problem with HDMI. You need to use display adapter ports. A display adapter to HDMI converter would suffice in your case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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