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| Thread ID: 39474 | 2003-11-07 22:41:00 | DVI-I to DVI-D connectors | Jen C (20) | Press F1 |
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| 190016 | 2003-11-07 22:41:00 | Hi all :) I have just had my new LCD monitor delivered (Philips 170B4) which has a DVI-D connector, but my graphic card (Leadtek GeForce4 Ti4200) has a DVI-I connector. The monitor only came with the standard VGA cable. Understandably I would like to use the DVI connections. Having a browse of DSE shows no DVI-I to DVI-D cables, but when I phoned them they said just to use a DVI-I to DVI-I cable. This is the cable here (www.dse.co.nz). It says that "DVI-I plug connector can only be inserted in the DVI-I interface" so would this work on my DVI-D monitor connector? I think the DVI-I cable has too many pins for the DVI-D connection ?:| Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks Jen :) |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 190017 | 2003-11-08 01:15:00 | DVI-D plugs can be plugged into either type of socket. DVI-I plugs fit only DVI-I sockets. "DVI-I DVI-D pinout" to Google will find you the grubby details. :D |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 190018 | 2003-11-08 01:29:00 | As far as I'm aware, you should be able to use the DVI-I cable... or just a DVI-D cable. A DVI-I cable should have 24 pins plus the crosshair 5-pin analogue setup? I wonder if it might actually work better to use a DVI-D cable. That said, I'm not sure if I've actually seen a DVD-D connector, so it might actually be physically impossible to do. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 190019 | 2003-11-08 01:36:00 | >I'm not sure if I've actually seen a DVD-D connector Just for Mike :D DVI-D (www.pacificcable.com) and DVI-I (www.pacificcable.com) connectors. Graham: so it seems that the guy at DSE was wrong, and I can't use a DVI-I TO DVI-I connector then which is what I suspected. However, as the monitor is a well known brand, the the Graphic card is common as well, there must be suitable cables somewhere to be found. Might have to email Philips support. |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 190020 | 2003-11-08 01:59:00 | The guy at Dick Smith is correct. You should use a DVI-I to DVI-I cable. The cables are available from either Philips or Ascent. I also bought a 170B4 monitor a few months ago and spent much time (and a couple of wrong cables purchased) learning about DVI Regards Capt Jimbo |
Capt Jimbo (17) | ||
| 190021 | 2003-11-08 02:03:00 | Thanks Capt Jimbo :) I was hoping to get your attention as a forum search found your previous post with the same question but no final answer with what you used. I will try that DSE cable then. Cheers Jen |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 190022 | 2003-11-08 02:09:00 | Nope sorry Take no notice of me (I am a fool) The correct cable should be DVI-D to DVI-D The following page should explain www.pacificcable.com |
Capt Jimbo (17) | ||
| 190023 | 2003-11-08 02:46:00 | Is there a DVD-D socket on the back of the display? If it has 19 holes (socket, see ;-)) it will accept the DVD-I cable. The extra holes (unneeded for DVI-D) will be there to "avoid damage" to the extra pins on the DVI-I plug, and won't have contacts inside. That would be fine. But if the holes aren't there, you will need the proper DVI-D cable. Or a big hammer. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 190024 | 2003-11-08 03:04:00 | > Is there a DVD-D socket on the back of the > display? If it has 19 holes (socket, see ;-)) > it will accept the DVD-I cable. Yes, the plug on the back of the monitor has holes in it which makes it a socket. :D But it has 24 in a 8x3 arrangement and then 3 extra slots at a 12, 3 and 6 o'clock position. Exactly like in the link I gave above for Mike. > The extra holes (unneeded for DVI-D) will be there to "avoid damage" > to the extra pins on the DVI-I plug, and won't have > contacts inside. That would be fine. But if the > holes aren't there, you will need the proper DVI-D > cable. The cable has pins in it - this I understand :D, so the DVI-I cable has less pins than I have holes? Or have I lost it completely now ?:| > Or a big hammer. Like heck :O - I'm totally in love with my new monitor already and that is with just using the VGA connection. |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 190025 | 2003-11-08 03:05:00 | I have a GF4 MX460 and use a DVI-I / DVI-I cable to an HP LCD display. The cable is the DSE one, XH 6795, $16.40 Trade Price ($19 retail) |
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