Should I use the DVI-D or DVI-I?
There are currently two prominent types of DVI connectors, DVI-I (Figure 1) and DVI-D (Figure 2). DVI-D provides a digital only signal, while DVI-I can support digital and analog signals.
Can I connect DVI-D to DVI-A?
Male DVI-D cables may fit in a female DVI-A connector, but will not work as they do not carry any analog signals. DVI-D connectors can only transfer digital video signals. Single-link DVI-D connectors have 19 pins (18+1) and dual-link DVI-D connectors have 25 pins (24+1).
Can I use DVI-D cable to DVI-a monitor?
This means that a DVI-D cable will not work on an analog system, nor a DVI-A on a digital system. To connect an analog source to a digital display, you’ll need a VGA to DVI-D electronic converter.To connect a digital output to an analog monitor, you’ll need to use a DVI-D to VGA converter.
What is the DVI-D port for?
DVI-D: This cable transfers digital signals only. This is the most popular type of connector for hooking up DVI cards to LCD monitors. This cable comes in single-link and dual-link formats. The dual-link format offers more power and a faster data transfer rate than the single-link format.