3 Display Setup Not Working (HELP)

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Hi!!

I just recently bought a SAPPHIRE R9 280 (Supposebly has 6 monitor capability)

Right now I am attempting to use the following screens for a 3 screen setup...)
1) 24 Inch Screen (DVI) -------- 1x DVI
2) 21 Inch Screen (VGA -> DVI) -------- 1x DVI
3) 42 Inch Flat Screen TV (HDMI -> DisplayPort) -------- 1x DP

THE ISSUE:
I can use my main screen 1) and another screen, either 2) or 3) but not 1), 2), 3) together...
My PC detects all 3 screens but it will not allow me to use all 3 simultaneously, any suggestions guys??

 

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My card has 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort.

I'm currently using the below setup:

1) 24 Inch Screen (DVI) -------- 1x DVI
2) 21 Inch Screen (VGA converted to DVI) -------- 1x DVI
3) 42 Inch Flat Screen TV (HDMI converted to DisplayPort) -------- 1x DP

Actual connection to the card is 2x DVI, 1x DP (After conversion)
 

smackers_12

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That wont solve his issue he already said that he can use that monitor with another one, just not all 3 at once. If the monitor isn't working that's not the issue. You need to have one monitor connected to the displayport on the card for 3 monitors.
 

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One of my monitors is already connected to the DisplayPort. I was looking into Active/Passive Adapters and my understanding is that it has to been an active adapter on the DP or the 3rd monitor doesn't work.
 


Not true, if he has a passive adapter the issue makes perfect sense. a DP not working will prevent the third monitor from working, this is due to the passive adapter not converting DP signals into HDMI.
 

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Although, the passive adapter works if it is just my main monitor and it. I assume its just for the 3rd and above monitors that need active?
 

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