DVI-I and DVI-D

[UCKnightmare]

If I have a Radeon 9000 Pro with a DVI-I connection on it, can I hook it up to a LCD with a DVI-D connection (IBM T560) without using some type of converter? Do the extra pins on the DVI-I make a difference?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Short answer - plug it right in, it'll be just fine.

- M4H

 

[UCKnightmare]

Wow, that was the fastest response I have ever seen outside the Hot deals forum. I barely had time to close IE and download the new e-mails when I saw the response. Thanks for your help.

UCKnightmare

 

[jjyiz28]

the dvi connection on lcd monitors are called dvi-d, the dvi connection on dvi video cards are called dvi-I.

its normal

 

[Peter]

jjyiz' expert advice again.

DVI-D is (D)igital-only, while DVI-I is (I)ntegrated, having both digital DVI-D and analog VGA signals on its one connector.

On a DVI-D connector (these exist on graphics cards too!), you can only use a DVI-D device. DVI-I outputs let you do either that (without adapters), or use a DVI-VGA adapter plug to connect a legacy VGA display - be that a CRT or an LCD.

 

[Mem]

If I have a Radeon 9000 Pro with a DVI-I connection on it, can I hook it up to a LCD with a DVI-D connection (IBM T560) without using some type of converter? Do the extra pins on the DVI-I make a difference?

Just buy a DVI-D cable(DVI-D at both ends),as already stated DVI-D is digital only while DVI-I is both digital and analogue(has both),so basically your video card can accept either but your LCD is DVI-D only so needs a digital only cable(DVI-D).

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: Peter

jjyiz' expert advice again.

DVI-D is (D)igital-only, while DVI-I is (I)ntegrated, having both digital DVI-D and analog VGA signals on its one connector.

On a DVI-D connector (these exist on graphics cards too!), you can only use a DVI-D device. DVI-I outputs let you do either that (without adapters), or use a DVI-VGA adapter plug to connect a legacy VGA display - be that a CRT or an LCD.

peter you got something stuck up ur ass?? if im wrong, just say im wrong. no need to get all snooty about it. grow up some.
is it not true that most lcd panels use dvi-D connections, while most video cards use dvi-I connections??