Sandy Bridge and multiple monitors?

[DanIdentity]

Looking to build a simple Z68-based rig. I'm wondering if the integrated graphics in Sandy Bridge can drive multiple monitors? For example, the Intel DZ68DB motherboard below has a DVI, DisplayPort, and HDMI connectors. Can these all be driven simultaneously? Can two of them?

http://www.intel.com/cd/products/services/emea/eng/motherboards/desktop/DZ68DB/overview/474491.htm

 

[Negative Decibel]

http://ark.intel.com/products/55744/Intel-Desktop-Board-DZ68DB

In the features and specs, it says you can...

 

[Negative Decibel]

also this:

When using the IGP (Intergraded Graphics on Processor) and the Z68 (all of the “6” series boards) you can use up to 2 of the on board ports in an independent dual display configuration. Now understand if you install a dedicated video card it will disable the on board video support in anything except with the Lucidlogix Virtu software. So you will not be able to use the on board video plus a dedicated video card to allow you to get additional display support.

 

[joshua13]

I just gave a quick test of running two monitors onboard, and one dedicated - it works fine. The resolution didn't' seem supported, however (max option was 1600x1200).

So to comment on that last quote - you can in fact use both a dedicated graphics card in addition to the onboard without Lucid Virtu via the Intel HD Graphics Driver.

I personally run my TV this way in addition to my dual screens (for audio reasons). Testing was done on a Z68 Pro.