Hello all. I have a Dell Inspiron 580 with a Intel HD Graphics card, and would like to run dual monitors. The graphics card has both a VGA and a DVI output. I am currently running one monitor on VGA. Is it safe to assume that I can run the 2nd monitor from the DVI output?
 
 
Thanks,
 
Bob 

Assuming your other monitor is DVI capable then yes.

Hey Jonesey. Thanks for responding. The PC has a HDMI out and the monitor has a DVI input - will that work with an adapter cable?

HDMI-DVI adapter/cable will work.. but what is the monitor's resolution ? If it's higher than 1920x1080, you may want to check if the PC's HDMI support higher resolution.
 
http://superuser.com/questions/119755/hdmi-with-resolution-2560-x-1440-possible

Thanks for responding. I can't find any info on the computer's HDMI resolution! It is a "Mini - Type D" HDMI connector, though. Maybe I'd be better off getting another graphics card.

Try with the DVI-HDMI adapter/cable first, before adding the card ?

Thanks Albert - I ordered a cable.
 
Regards,
 
Bob

Bob,
 
My bad.. I did the search late. Your system does not seem to support dual monitors.
 
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19373274.aspx
 
Looks like you need to add another card.

Albert,
 
Rats! Well, at least the cable I ordered only cost me $3.85. I will be ordering the card suggested in your link. Thanks for taking the time to help me out. Much appreciated!
 
Regards,
 
Bob