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The Matrox DualHead2Go Analog Edition external multi-display adapter adds up to two monitors to your laptop or desktop computer. It connects to the video output of your system and uses the system's existing GPU to provide high-quality, uncompressed graphics and video across all monitors. Ideal for business and professional users looking to increase their productivity with a dual display setup, this little black box lets you run different applications on each monitor or view one application across two monitors.
For more information about other DualHead2Go models visit our GXM homepage.
1 DualHead2Go model & system dependant. Displays attached to DualHead2Go must run at the same resolution. Please see the system compatibility information to verify the maximum resolution supported by your system.
2 Certain conditions apply. Visit the Multi-GXM support page for further details.
| Matrox part number | D2G-A2A-IF |
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| Maximum VGA Resolution 1 | 2560x1024 (2x 1280x1024) |
| Input connector | 1 x VGA input |
| Output connectors | 2 x VGA outputs |
| Power | USB for power |
| Dimensions | 3.6" x 3.8" x 1.0" (9.2cm x 9.5cm x 2.5cm) |
| Clone Mode | Yes |
| Stretched Desktop Support | Yes |
| PowerDesk Software | Yes |
| Hardware included |
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| Multi-unit support (Windows only) | Yes |
| System Requirements |
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| Supported Operating Systems | Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista® (32/64bit), Windows XP (32/64bit), Windows Server® 2003/2008 (32/64bit), Windows 2000, Mac® OS X® Lion (10.7), Mac OS X (10.6, 10.4) and Linux® 2 |
| Optional Accessories (Sold Separately) |
Power Supply Kit (Part # GXM-PSKIT-IF) |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty |
1Displays attached to DualHead2Go must run at the same resolution. Please see the system compatibility information to verify the maximum resolution supported by your system.”
2 Contact Matrox for tested versions of leading Linux distributions.
| Resolution | Refresh Rate |
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| 2048 x 768 (2x 1024 x 768) | 60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2560 x 1024 (2x 1280 x 1024) | 60Hz |
Supported resolutions are GPU dependent. Please see the system compatibility information to verify the maximum resolution supported by your system. All displays attached to DualHead2Go must run at the same resolution.
DualHead2Go Analog Edition is compatible with a wide range of notebooks and desktop computers. Please see the system compatibility information for more details.
Take advantage of Matrox PowerDesk to fully benefit from your DualHead2Go Analog Edition adapter. PowerDesk enhances your PC or Mac computing experience and productivity with a vast array of customizable options. Now you can personalize your desktop to get the most out of your displays and make the most of your time.
Set the behavior of your apps, such as where windows should open up and maximize, or even on which display a PowerPoint slide show will run. You can view a presentation across multiple displays, or only on one depending upon your needs.
Customize your desktop's layout and split it up into different sections. Either spread one application across your entire desktop or devote one display to each. Alternatively go even further and create multiple partitions on a single monitor and open an application in each section.
Select the optimal multi-display settings for your setup, with regard to resolution and refresh rates.
Swap Displays spares you the hassle of reconnecting cables or physically moving around incorrectly hooked-up monitors. Switch your displays' on-screen content as a quick and easy troubleshooting fix.
Conveniently load your saved multi-display setup to accommodate ever-changing workplace needs or your personal preferences.
Use a keyboard shortcut to quickly locate the mouse cursor or move your active window from one display to another; an easy way to access PowerDesk features.
Easily install Matrox PowerDesk across many systems without any user interaction — a must–have tool for any IT administrator for corporation-wide deployments.
Efficiently organize your desktop at the press of a button by moving a given window from one display to the next and maximizing it to fit the entire screen.
Further customize your Mac work space by moving the dock onto any of your screens.
Select the optimal multi-display settings for your setup, with regard to resolution and refresh rates.
| Working with more than one monitor allows you to see more, do more, and be more productive. Use the extra screen space to spread applications across your desktop, much like you would spread printed documents across your desk. For specialized applications, such as financial services or day trading programs, viewing data across multiple monitors provides the ability to see critical information at all times for quick decision making and streamlined workflow. |
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| Drive two displays from a single player PC to create digital signage canvases of close to 3 million pixels. Unique in its ability to support two 1280x1024 monitors, the Matrox DualHead2Head2Go supports a variety of widescreen resolutions for the display of high-quality, uncompressed digital content across multiple monitors. |
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And if two displays aren't enough? Connect two DualHead2Go units to create a cost-effective, quad-screen setup. DualHead2Go units can be used to improve and simplify digital signage applications such as digital menu boards, terminal and concourse information displays, shopping mall kiosks, and ambience-enhancing installations—to name a few. |
| As an artist or digital content creator, you need multiple palettes, menus, bins, controls, and toolbars in your applications. Spread out your projects, work more comfortably, and increase your productivity with a Matrox DualHead2Go-powered multi-monitor setup. The extra screen space will allow you to view more layers of video on the timeline, increase the size of your video scopes and frame viewers, as well as customize your entire workspace to improve your workflow. |
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| Take advantage of increased desktop space when using CAD software. Work on your design drafts, architectural models, or plans across multiple monitors. Expand your perspective and arrange application windows so you can complete your work more quickly and efficiently. Add two monitors to your notebook computer for a full surround 3D design experience. |
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| Benefit from panoramic images and visuals by integrating Matrox DualHead2Go into your ProAV installations. DualHead2Go works collaboratively with additional hardware (LCDs, CRTs, projectors, video wall controllers) to deliver impressive visual experiences in a variety of environments, including: |
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