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m11x unable switch display to a projector through a HDMI to VGA converting cable
Hi guys,
I have a new m11x with HDMI port. I have tried to connect the unit to a projector by a HDMI-to-VGA cable. It does not work.
I read some comments somewhere on display to a projector. They say it is needed to switch the VGA card from Intel one to nVIDIA's.
Could someone here help me to solve this issue?
- is the switching from Intel VGA to nVIDIA's valid?
- if so, could someone show me how?
I use my m11x as a working laptop and really need the dispaly on project function for presentation.
Thank you very much in advance.
paulchinnz
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Posted October 29th, 2010 01:00
M11xR1 boasted VGA, DP and HDMI. M11xR2, to make space for other stuff (better GPU I think) has only got DP and HDMI.
Just did a quick search ...
Most VGA to HDMI converters are expensive and go the other way ... VGA-in to HDMI-out.
However, fairly inexpensive DP to VGA converters are pretty common now-days. I think people use them to hook-up their old VGA monitors to their new (DisplayPort capable) video cards.
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Tesla1856
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Posted October 29th, 2010 00:00
In general ... I don't think you can convert HDMI to VGA with a simple cable. VGA is actually analog at a primary level. I have seen simple DVI to HDMI converters (they are both digital).
Doesn't the m11x have a vga port?
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