Will a DVI to VGA adapter work?

If one or both connections are DVI-A, you will require a DVI-A cable. If one connection is DVI (and analog-compatible) and the other connection is VGA, you will need a DVI to VGA cable or a DVI/VGA adapter. If both connections are DVI-I, you can use any DVI cable but a DVI-I cable is recommended.

Why does my VGA cable not fit?

Modern VGA cables use pin 9, so if your cable doesn’t fit, check to see if the port has 14 pins or 15. A 14-pin VGA cable is almost a must-have if you travel and give presentations a lot, or are into retro computers.

Can a VGA fit in a DVI port?

This can be done through a DVI to VGA cable or via an adapter. A DVI to VGA adapter is used to connect a VGA/SVGA monitor or TV to a DVI-I connection, like on a laptop. However, as the VGA signal is analogue the correct DVI counterpart is needed for it to work.

Do I need a DVI cable for my graphics card?

You only need to use one output. Either VGA or DVI, but if the card and your monitor supports DisplayPort or HDMI I would use that, in that order. DisplayPort offers the best quality feed plus sound. DVI is okay if you only want video, but VGA is very limited I wouldn’t use that at all if you have DVI as an option.

Should I use VGA or DVI?

DVI is newer and offers better, sharper display compared to VGA. You can easily tell them apart because VGA connectors (and ports) are blue while DVI connectors are white. In contrast to HDMI, neither VGA nor DVI support audio.

Do all DVI cables fit?

Most monitors have only DVI-D connectors. You can’t plug a DVI-I cable into a DVI-D monitor because the cable won’t fit in the connector. Most video cards have DVI-I connectors because they support both analog and digital video. But some video cards have DVI-D connectors which means you can’t use a DVI-I cable.

Which DVI-I to VGA adapter do I Need?

The first adapter you posted appears to be your bog-standard DVI-I to VGA adapter. It should work with any DVI-I port. The second adapter you posted allows one to run both a VGA and DVI monitor off a single DVI port, assuming the device supports this.

Can I connect a DVI-D monitor to KVM VGA ports?

You can ONLY attach a monitor with DVI capability to a DVI-D video card, docking station, etc. One alternative would be to create a separate VGA signal on your repository through an available USB port: Then you will be able to connect to the KVM VGA ports, but not with that existing DVI-D port. Was this post helpful? Thanks for your feedback!

Can I plug in a DVI cable to a TV?

Might be able to plug it in to a TV. DVI is going away so if you have a DisplayPort, that’s the way to go. Check the tower for HDMI and DisplayPort.

What is the difference between DVI-D and VGA?

The adapter you are using should be a DVI-A to VGA adapter which basically means it is only pulling the analog signal out. DVI-D will look better on a digital screen (like LCDs) than VGA.