Second monitor not detected

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Published on 2012-06-14T22:37:06Z Indexed on 2012/06/15 15:19 UTC
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Hi I have two VGA monitors, my GPU is ATI PowerColor 6850 which has two DVI slots, I use adapters for both VGA monitors. If I connect any the two monitors in the first slot it will work right away (along the plugin confirmation sound). And if I connect any of both monitors to the second slot I won't get anything, nor a signal or confirmation sound.

I also tried auto detecting via Catalyst Control Center and Windows Desktop Resolution. I have the latest drivers installed.

EDIT: I found this on the Spec Description:

Display Connectors DL-DVI-I/SL-DVI-D

And in NewEgg:

2 x DVI (1 Single Link, 1 Dual Link)

Could this have anything to do with my issue?

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