Will a DVI-D cable work in a DVI-I port?
DVI-D provides a digital only signal, while DVI-I can support digital and analog signals. DVI-I is fully compatible with DVI-D; all flat panel monitors that have a DVI-D connector will work fine with DVI-I receptacles on the video cards.
Is DVI-D the same as DVI-I?
Essentially, DVI-D is the same as DVI-I with DVI-D missing the analog portion of the signals. A DVI-D connector and monitor can connect to a DVI-I output and function. A DVI-I monitor can connect to a DVI-D output with the caveat that no analog video will be available.
Can I remove the extra 4 pins on the DVI-I to fit it in a DVI-D?
No. Those four pins are what carry the analog signal that is required for VGA. DVI-D == digital only, you could convert to HDMI but not VGA.
What does DVI D stand for?
Digital Visual Interface
| A male DVI-D (single link) connector | |
| Type | Digital computer video connector |
| Production history | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Digital Display Working Group |
| Designed | April 1999 |
What is DVI-D Single Link?
Single link DVI employs a single 165 MHz transmitter that supports resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. Dual link DVI adds six pins, at the center of the connector, for a second transmitter increasing the bandwidth and supporting resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 at 60 Hz.
Can DVI-D Male connect to DVI-I female?
Yes. The only difference between DVI-D and DVI-I is that DVI-I also carries analog signals for use with a DVI to VGA adapter.
What is Dual Link DVI-D?
Dual link DVI adds six pins, at the center of the connector, for a second transmitter increasing the bandwidth and supporting resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 at 60 Hz. A connector with these additional pins is sometimes referred to as DVI-DL (dual link).
What is the difference between DVI-I and DVI-D?
DVI-D carries purely digital video signals while DVI-I has the capability to handle both digital and analog signals. DVI-D uses 19 pins for the single-link variety and 25 pins for the dual-link. On the other hand, DVI-I uses 23 pins for the single-link and 29 pins for the dual-link.
What kind of DVI cable do I Need?
If one or both connections are DVI-D, you need a DVI-D cable. If one or both connections are DVI-A, you need a DVI-A cable. If one connection is DVI and the other is VGA, and the DVI is analog-compatible, you need a DVI to VGA cable or a DVI/VGA adaptor.
What is dual DVI?
Dual DVI is a Digital Visual Interface connector that contains 24 pins arranged in a grid-like rectangular format to its right-hand side.
What is a DVI cable?
DVI stands for “digital visual interface”. DVI cables are most commonly used to transmit video data from older PCs to older monitors ( HDMI cables are a more advanced replacement that transmit audio data as well as video, unlike DVI cables).