No cable for gpu, but I got the cable for mobo

[StefanStgs]

So, I just bought a 690, but I only have Hdmi and VGA. I m too lazy to go to the store for a dvi cable which is as good as an HDMI. Can I use the full GPU s potential while being connected to the monitor through the mobo? I do have I GPU multi monitor setting turned on, but when I set the 690 as the main pc gpu, it doesn t display through mbo. Any ideeas? Thanks in advance for answers <3

 

[StefanStgs]

Forgot to mention that the Mini DisplayPort to Displayport cable is on it s way, but I want to use my gpu before it comes 😛 (2-3 Days)

 

[gondo]

Sorry. You cannot use the video card while not connected to it. You cannot plug directly to the onboard video of the motherboard while using the video card.

 

[StefanStgs]

You sure I can t use it as a "second" monitor? It should be able to do that.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

It depends on the motherboard BIOS/UEFI, so have a look at it's graphics options.

Some support "iGPU + PEG" simultaneously, but many only support using one or the other.

You shouldn't need such support in the BIOS anyway - you can connect both monitors to the GTX 690 provided you have the required output cables for both monitors.

 

[faalin]

Regardless to what you do, if you plug the monitor cable into the motherboard you will not get any help from the 690. The only way to use the 690 is to plug the monitor cable into it, it will not back feed to the onboard video.

 

[gondo]

So, I just bought a 690, but I only have Hdmi and VGA. I m too lazy to go to the store for a dvi cable which is as good as an HDMI. Can I use the full GPU s potential while being connected to the monitor through the mobo? I do have I GPU multi monitor setting turned on, but when I set the 690 as the main pc gpu, it doesn t display through mbo. Any ideeas? Thanks in advance for answers <3

Guys, the Geforce 690 only have DVI or Display port out. He doesn't own nay of these cables.

No there is no way to fee the power of the video card through the onboard video and use the GPS for processing. You need to plug to the video card. DIV or Display port cable required.