No John. You can only have one Interrupt ReQuest for graphics. (IRQ)
EITHER has to be for the motherboard's Integrated Graphics, OR a dedicated graphics card.
Moving on;
In reference to an Acer Veriton VX2610-UG850w, you cannot, if you are using the Integrated Graphics, from the motherboard.
That would be the blue VGA port coming from the motherboard, AND the white DVI port, coming from the motherboard.
You can only use ONE.
(Digital Visual Interface is the best choice. Why?
VGA is Analog. DVI is Digital.
The computer sends out digital signals. These have to be converted to VGA (Analog) for the VGA port.
This SLOWS the graphics signal down. Can also be said as slows the computer down. Use the DVI port )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acer-Veriton-X-VX2610-UG850W-Pentium-Dual-G850-2-90GHz-250GB-4GB-DDR3-HD-Desktop-/360489461771Scrolling down a little shows me a back view of the computer.
I see the white DVI port, and the blue VGA port.
These two ports are in the I/O area, John.
Input/Output area.
Means they both are using Integrated Graphics from the motherboard. Both the blue VGA port, and the white DVI port.
What to do?
There is one major problem, and one I consider to be a minor problem;
A) Major problem:
The computer case is SO small, that I don't believe there is room to install a Low Profile graphics card.
(How small is it joecoolvette? The mice are hunchbacked, lol!)
Nice little computer, if one is referring to the hardware components inside.
Cr@p if one is discussing the arrangement of said hardware components, due to the small computer case.
Not is there no room, or very little room inside so much; as the air flow needed to keep hardware components inside cool, is down to a BARE minimum.
Bad design. Computer manufacturers have succumbed to what the masses THINK they want; or manufacturers are sly as a fox.
"Masses want smaller computers so they don't take up so much space."
Yeah right.
Computer components do not receive the needed air, to keep them at the needed operating temperature range.
Components heat up more than they should; and this leads to an early computer failure.
Less air flow inside also = less chance to b-low the dust, dirt, etc, out. Means computer will get dirtier inside faster.
Leads to early demise of computer.
Which leads to Acer authorized computer repair shops making more $$$$, and Acer making more $$$$ selling replacement computers.
I know. Don't hold back, lol!
Also there is a puny 220 Watt power supply! Got to be kidding me!
IF it were I John; I would remove EVERYTHING out of that demure little computer case, and install in at least a mid-size ATX computer case. Full tower computer case is the best option, IMHO.
Plenty of air flow through the computer case; plenty of room to install an economical ATX power supply, (With plenty of needed power), and room for extra optical drive/s, (CD/DVD drive), plus plenty of room to install an economical graphics card.
Just a suggestion,
http://www.directron.com/cs888uvbl.html
'Rant' over.
IF, you can fit an economical Low Profile graphics card, in the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard, and get a better Power Supply, (500 Watts recommended), then you can use two monitors.
The motherboard part number is supposed to be Acer MB.VAM09.001,
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/MB-VAM09-001-Acer-Motherboard-Veriton-Vx275-Intel-Desktop-S775-/290808902665?pt=Motherboards&hash=item43b58fb409Scroll down to the larger view.
If we were to believe this is an actual photo of your motherboard, (Which I do), there is a PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
Hard for you to discern, in this excellent display of photography skills(?), but to the far right, and located close to the Bottom edge of the motherboard; is a long Black expansion slot.
(Has a White lever on it)
This is a PCI Express x16 expansion slot, and is used SOLELY for a PCI Express graphics card.
Better look at a PCI Express x16 slot, only the color is Yellow.
(NOTE* Color does NOT matter),
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PCIExpress.jpg
The longest Yellow expansion slots are PCI Express x16.
(You will also have a Lock on one end. { White } It looks as though you press down; but in actuality you gently pull up a little, to remove or install a PCI Express graphics card. After you open the computer case, and view the slot in question, it will become apparent )
See the expansion slot covers on the back of the computer? There are two of them. Both are on the Bottom.
Place a flat tipped screwdriver, that fits; in the + sign of the expansion slot cover.
Bringing the bottom of the screwdriver UP, then DOWN, twist the expansion slot cover back, and forth, to break the tabs on either side; remove the expansion slot metal cover.
L@@k first, to see which expansion slot on back, is for the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
You will find the PCI Express x16 slot, and the expansion slot on back of the computer; do NOT line directly up with each other.
Can be said as 'One over'. You will see what I mean.
Remove the wrong metal expansion slot cover, and you will be buying one to replace it. They have replacement expansion slot covers, that you can buy. (Pretty cheap)
Graphics card lines up with PCI Express x16 slot, and expansion slot at back. Push the graphics card straight down into the slot.
(Don't forget to raise up a little on the Lock lever, before you do)
The metal mounting plate at the back of the graphics card, is held in place by the computer case's metal frame. You will be able to figure out easy what device is used.
One example of a PCI Express graphics card, that may fit,
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=149617&CatId=3585What? No sir. Do NOT underestimate this graphics card. Will support dual monitors EASILY.
It is NOT a gaming graphics card, however.
Example,
I, at present, am using an ATI Radeon 9250 graphics card. It is a PCI graphics card.
I am running an HP 2009m 20 inch widescreen monitor, and a Philips EN-V 26 inch HDTV; at the same time.
1) PCI graphics cards are cr@p, compared to PCI Express graphics cards.
2) The Radeon HD5450 is technologically way more advanced than the Radeon 9250.
(I am procrastinating. It's OK! I have a procrastina-ter's license, a poetic license, and an advertising license. What? YES, they're real! In MY mind, lol!
Haven't got off me rear end to install the PCI Express Radeon HD5450 yet. )
OK. That part solves the graphics card. Next though is the Power Supply.
The Power Supply case configuration is probably like this one,
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-Veriton-eMachines-Supply/dp/B007W2STVGProbably 3-7/8ths inches Wide, 6 inches Long, and 3-1/2 inches Tall.
You need room for an ATX power supply.
Approximately 6 inches Wide, 5-1/2 (5.5) inches Long, and 3.5 inches Tall.
They do not make more than a 300 Watt power supply, for that power supply case design, to my knowledge.
You need 400 Watts at least.
Can't upgrade Power Supply; can't install graphics card.
Can't install graphics card; can't use dual monitors.
For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette
http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model-datasheet/PS.VDAE3.011
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