I have bought a new PC that has HDMI but no DVI port. I have
previously found that DVI is more reliable as HDMI doesn't seem to
allow the computer to shut down the monitor.
If I wanted to fit a DVI port, would this requie a complete graphics
card or does it just need to be plugged into the motherboard?
On 21/04/2023 12:25, Scott wrote:
I have bought a new PC that has HDMI but no DVI port. I have
previously found that DVI is more reliable as HDMI doesn't seem to
allow the computer to shut down the monitor.
If I wanted to fit a DVI port, would this requie a complete graphics
card or does it just need to be plugged into the motherboard?
DVI is practically the same as HDMI for graphics.
Cables are wired straight through, they works either way (HMDI->DVI, >DVI->HDMI)
You need to fix the OS issue, probably check CEC support and the
graphics driver.
https://superuser.com/questions/916538/how-to-use-cec-from-windows
On 21/04/2023 in message <c8154i50q49pft7ouc8ekm35udetibbcul@4ax.com>
Scott wrote:
Thanks, but my question was how to connect the DVI port to the
motherboard. Does it use a SATA cable same as adding an extra drive?
Can it use the existing graphics card or is a new graphics card
needed?
I don't think that will be practical, if you need DVI you'll need an add
in card.
I use HDMI pretty well exclusively now and don't notice any
disadvantages, it seems to be the connector of our times for now.
You can get quite a variety of converters for graphics cables bit I
don't think that's what you want?
Thanks, but my question was how to connect the DVI port to the
motherboard. Does it use a SATA cable same as adding an extra drive?
Can it use the existing graphics card or is a new graphics card
needed?
my question was how to connect the DVI port to the motherboard.
Scott wrote:
my question was how to connect the DVI port to the motherboard.
You said the PC already had a HDMI port? And presumably you already
have a DVI-D monitor? If so, a passive HDMI->DVI cable is all you need...
Scott wrote:
Actually, the monitor has an HDMI port but the last time I connected a
monitor via HDMI the power-saving mode did not work.
in short, it should.
Maybe as Adrian
says it is just a case of changing the settings (or maybe this is now
resolved by Windows 11). I'll investigate further once I get the
machine up and running. I just thought installing a DVI port first
would give me flexibility, but it sounds like it is more trouble than
it's worth.
The only way is to replace (or add a second) GPU
Actually, the monitor has an HDMI port but the last time I connected a monitor via HDMI the power-saving mode did not work.
Maybe as Adrian
says it is just a case of changing the settings (or maybe this is now resolved by Windows 11). I'll investigate further once I get the
machine up and running. I just thought installing a DVI port first
would give me flexibility, but it sounds like it is more trouble than
it's worth.
Thanks, but my question was how to connect the DVI port to the
motherboard. Does it use a SATA cable same as adding an extra drive?
Can it use the existing graphics card or is a new graphics card
needed?
In other words, what component(s) do I need to order assuming I will
get assistance with the installation?
On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:49:53 +0100, Scott
<newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
Thanks, but my question was how to connect the DVI port to the
motherboard. Does it use a SATA cable same as adding an extra drive?
Can it use the existing graphics card or is a new graphics card
needed?
In other words, what component(s) do I need to order assuming I will
get assistance with the installation?
Graphics are nothing to do with SATA, which is for drives.
Is the existing HDMI port mounted on a plug-in video card, or is a
feature of the motherboard?
A quick way of telling is the location of the HDMI port. If it's on
the back panel, with the USB, ethernet, audio ports, then it's a
motherboard feature. If it sits on its own then it's more likely to be
an independent card. To find out for sure you'll have to take the case
off.
Either way, you'll need a video card with a DVI port to plug in to a
PCIe slot.
If it's a Windows PC then it will recognise a new card without any >intervention on your part. If the HDMI port is a motherboard feature
you might have to change a setting in the BIOS to tell the pc to use
the card. The PC handbook should tell you this, and much else.
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with what
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its
own graphics card.
On 21/04/2023 12:25, Scott wrote:
I have bought a new PC that has HDMI but no DVI port. I have
previously found that DVI is more reliable as HDMI doesn't seem to
allow the computer to shut down the monitor.
If I wanted to fit a DVI port, would this requie a complete graphics
card or does it just need to be plugged into the motherboard?
DVI is practically the same as HDMI for graphics.
Cables are wired straight through, they works either way (HMDI->DVI, DVI->HDMI)
You need to fix the OS issue, probably check CEC support and the graphics driver.
https://superuser.com/questions/916538/how-to-use-cec-from-windows
--
Adrian C
On 21/04/2023 17:04, Scott wrote:
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with whatIt doesn't. My motherboard has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. I think my performance graphics card may have DVI-I, as well as HDMI. I think
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its
own graphics card.
either the VGA is done with a passive adaptor on the DVI, or it also has
a VGA, but I'd need to get to the back of it, or find the box and
manual, to double check.
I bet the Chinese make a little converter box for this. I had to use a 9pin via to hdmi connection to avoid hdmi routing the audio of the pc through the TV.
Brian
On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:38:38 +0100, Adrian Caspersz
<em...@here.invalid> wrote:
On 21/04/2023 12:25, Scott wrote:
I have bought a new PC that has HDMI but no DVI port. I have
previously found that DVI is more reliable as HDMI doesn't seem to
allow the computer to shut down the monitor.
If I wanted to fit a DVI port, would this requie a complete graphics
card or does it just need to be plugged into the motherboard?
DVI is practically the same as HDMI for graphics.
Cables are wired straight through, they works either way (HMDI->DVI, >DVI->HDMI)
Thanks, but my question was how to connect the DVI port to the
motherboard. Does it use a SATA cable same as adding an extra drive?
Can it use the existing graphics card or is a new graphics card
needed?
In other words, what component(s) do I need to order assuming I will
get assistance with the installation?
You need to fix the OS issue, probably check CEC support and theIs this issue avoided by using AVI?
graphics driver.
https://superuser.com/questions/916538/how-to-use-cec-from-windows
On 21/04/2023 17:04, Scott wrote:
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with what
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its
own graphics card.
It doesn't. My motherboard has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. I think my >performance graphics card may have DVI-I, as well as HDMI. I think
either the VGA is done with a passive adaptor on the DVI, or it also has
a VGA, but I'd need to get to the back of it, or find the box and
manual, to double check.
On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:17:38 +0100, David Woolley <david@ex.djwhome.demon.invalid> wrote:
On 21/04/2023 17:04, Scott wrote:
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with what
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its
own graphics card.
It doesn't. My motherboard has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. I think my
performance graphics card may have DVI-I, as well as HDMI. I think
either the VGA is done with a passive adaptor on the DVI, or it also has
a VGA, but I'd need to get to the back of it, or find the box and
manual, to double check.
I am now totally confused by this. My PC has no DVI port and an
integrated graphics card. Can I buy a DVI card without graphics, and
what do I connect it to?
On Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:03:12 -0000 (UTC), Tweed
<usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Scott <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:17:38 +0100, David Woolley
<david@ex.djwhome.demon.invalid> wrote:
On 21/04/2023 17:04, Scott wrote:
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with what
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its
own graphics card.
It doesn't. My motherboard has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. I think my >>>> performance graphics card may have DVI-I, as well as HDMI. I think
either the VGA is done with a passive adaptor on the DVI, or it also has >>>> a VGA, but I'd need to get to the back of it, or find the box and
manual, to double check.
I am now totally confused by this. My PC has no DVI port and an
integrated graphics card. Can I buy a DVI card without graphics, and
what do I connect it to?
If you have an HDMI port you donÂ’t need DVI. Just buy a passive adapter if >> you really need DVI. In basic terms DVI (well DVI-D to be more accurate) is >> HDMI without the sound on a different connector.
(A fully populated DVI connector carries digital on the small pins and
legacy analogue VGA on the big blade pins)
I thought there was a problem with power saving options set to shut
down the monitor using HDMI. The last time I tried this, the power
saving did not work and I had to use DVI instead.
Scott <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:17:38 +0100, David Woolley
<david@ex.djwhome.demon.invalid> wrote:
On 21/04/2023 17:04, Scott wrote:
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with what
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its
own graphics card.
It doesn't. My motherboard has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. I think my
performance graphics card may have DVI-I, as well as HDMI. I think
either the VGA is done with a passive adaptor on the DVI, or it also has >>> a VGA, but I'd need to get to the back of it, or find the box and
manual, to double check.
I am now totally confused by this. My PC has no DVI port and an
integrated graphics card. Can I buy a DVI card without graphics, and
what do I connect it to?
If you have an HDMI port you don’t need DVI. Just buy a passive adapter if >you really need DVI. In basic terms DVI (well DVI-D to be more accurate) is >HDMI without the sound on a different connector.
(A fully populated DVI connector carries digital on the small pins and
legacy analogue VGA on the big blade pins)
Scott <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
On Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:03:12 -0000 (UTC), TweedWhat exactly is your power saving issue? I’m not clear about this. All our >HDMI output computers allow HDMI monitors to enter power saving mode.
<usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Scott <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:17:38 +0100, David Woolley
<david@ex.djwhome.demon.invalid> wrote:
On 21/04/2023 17:04, Scott wrote:
is with a second video card, so it seems I am stuck with what
I have. I didn't appreciate (until now) that a DVI port needed its >>>>>> own graphics card.
It doesn't. My motherboard has VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. I think my >>>>> performance graphics card may have DVI-I, as well as HDMI. I think
either the VGA is done with a passive adaptor on the DVI, or it also has >>>>> a VGA, but I'd need to get to the back of it, or find the box and
manual, to double check.
I am now totally confused by this. My PC has no DVI port and an
integrated graphics card. Can I buy a DVI card without graphics, and
what do I connect it to?
If you have an HDMI port you don?t need DVI. Just buy a passive adapter if >>> you really need DVI. In basic terms DVI (well DVI-D to be more accurate) is >>> HDMI without the sound on a different connector.
(A fully populated DVI connector carries digital on the small pins and
legacy analogue VGA on the big blade pins)
I thought there was a problem with power saving options set to shut
down the monitor using HDMI. The last time I tried this, the power
saving did not work and I had to use DVI instead.
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