12.04 - Connecting Acer X203H monitor to new Dell XPS 15z laptop
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I have installed the latest version of Ubuntu (12.04) on my boyfriend's new Dell XPS 15z laptop.
He uses a Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse, and an Acer X203H monitor with his set-up. No problems with the keyboard or mouse, or with connecting the HP printer, but we just can't get the laptop to talk to the Acer monitor.
With his old setup he used a VGA cable to connect machine & monitor. New laptop has no VGA port, but we've bought a VGA to HDMI adaptor to connect to the laptop.
Have tried using Fn F2 to change the display from laptop to monitor, but it doesn't see the monitor at all. HELP! Is there a driver I can install from somewhere?
Or how can I tell Ubuntu to look for the monitor on another port? Completely in the dark, and about to get in trouble!!
Thanks
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