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Old March 30th, 2007, 02:56 AM
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Question Using two inputs on a flat panel monitor?
Hey all!

I just got a new PC with a flat panel monitor. This new monitor, a Dell E228WFP, has two inputs. A DVI for a digital input and a VGA for an analog input.

I have the XPS410 (new pc) video card connected to this monitor via the DVI connection. I have an older Dell Dimension 8100 (older pc) that has a VGA output from its video card. Is it safe for the monitor if I connect them both to it at the same time and then switch by using the mode button?

I have them connected that way now and it works, but it has me wondering if both connectors "live" would damage or strain the monitor in any way.

Thoughts?
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Old March 30th, 2007, 07:47 PM
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No damage, no strain. The monitor is designed to allow only one signal in at a time even if both ports (DVI VGA) are in use.
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