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Go to StarTech.com6 ft DisplayPort to DVI Active Adapter Converter Cable - DP to DVI 1920x1200 - Black
Connect a DisplayPort-equipped PC to a DVI display, with an active 6ft cable
Product ID: DP2DVIMM6BS
- Active DisplayPort to DVI conversion
- 1x Male DisplayPort connector, 1x Male DVI connector
- Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200
- Plug-and-play Installation
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Overview
The DP2DVIMM6BS 6ft active DisplayPort to DVI converter cable lets you connect your DisplayPort-equipped desktop or laptop directly to a DVI monitor or projector with no additional adapters or cables required -- a cost-effective solution for enabling your new DisplayPort computer to work with an older VGA monitor or projector.
For guaranteed compatibility with virtually any DisplayPort output the active DisplayPort to DVI adapter supports multimode (DP++) as well as single-mode DisplayPort signals. Unlike passive adapters, this ensures the DP2DVIMM6BS can be used with graphics cards that are not capable of outputting multimode DP++ signals, such as ATI® Eyefinity cards.
Plus, because the converter cable supports video resolutions up to 1920x1200 you can convert a DisplayPort video source to DVI without sacrificing video quality.
The DP2DVIMM6BS is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Note:
This adapter is not compatible for use with the Apple Cinema Display.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Hassle-free installation with cable-style adapter enabling you to connect your DisplayPort source directly to a DVI display with no additional video cable required
- Save upgrade costs by connecting your DisplayPort computer to a DVI monitor or Projector
Applications
Use with single-mode DisplayPort video outputs that are not capable of outputting multimode DP++ signals, such as ATI® Eyefinity video cards
Connect your DVI display device (monitor, projector) directly to a DisplayPort output device
Ideal for using your DVI monitor as a secondary display
Technical Specifications
Product Numbers | ||
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Ingram Micro Canada | 53981V | |
Tech Data Canada | 3712CE | |
SYNNEX Canada | 5212229 | |
ASI Distribution Canada | 147773 | |
D&H Canada | DP2DVIMM6BSCA | |
UPC Code | 065030854917 |
Warranty Information | ||
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Warranty | 2 Years | |
Hardware | ||
Active or Passive Adapter | Active | |
Adapter Style | Cable Adapters | |
Audio | No | |
AV Input | DisplayPort | |
AV Output | DVI | |
Chipset ID | Parade - PS171 | |
Performance | ||
Maximum Cable Length | 6 ft [1.8 m] | |
Maximum Digital Resolutions | 1920 x 1200 | |
Supported Resolutions | 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 |
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Wide Screen Supported | Yes | |
Connector(s) | ||
Connector A | 1 - DisplayPort (20 pin) Latching Male | |
Connector B | 1 - DVI-D (25 pin) Male | |
Special Notes / Requirements | ||
System and Cable Requirements | Some dual-link DVI monitors manufactured prior to 2014 may have limited resolutions support when used with this adapter. | |
This adapter is not compatible for use with the Apple Cinema Display. | ||
Environmental | ||
Humidity | 40%-85%RH | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) | |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) | |
Physical Characteristics | ||
Cable Length | 6.1 ft [1.9 m] | |
Color | Black | |
Product Height | 0.6 in [15 mm] | |
Product Length | 72.8 in [1850 mm] | |
Product Weight | 3.7 oz [105.2 g] | |
Product Width | 1.6 in [40 mm] | |
Packaging Information | ||
Shipping (Package) Weight | 4.3 oz [123 g] | |
What's in the Box | ||
Included in Package | 1 - Active DisplayPort to DVI Adapter |
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Product Support
Data Sheets
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DP2DVIMM6BS_Datasheet.pdf
- Language: English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Unfortunately no, this device has an intended source and an intended destination. Refer to the title of the webpage for this order.
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Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface that can contain different types of signaling, based on the application. DVI cables and ports are created using different connector types to identify what application they are intended to be used in. The connector types are identified by the number of pins on the DVI connector. DVI comes in the following five different connector types:
- DVI-A (17 pin).
- DVI-D Single Link (19 pin).
- DVI-D Dual Link (25 pin).
- DVI-I Single Link (23 pin).
- DVI-I Dual Link (29 pin).
Single and Dual link DVI indicate the maximum resolution capabilities of the video source or video destination. The maximum resolutions are Single Link (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz) and Dual Link (2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz).
Note: The maximum resolution of your video source and video destination are ultimately determined by the technical specifications of the devices. The connector type is not a definitive indicator of the maximum resolution.
DVI-A carries only analog (for example, VGA) with no digital component. DVI-D carries only digital video (for example, HDMI) with no analog component. DVI-I combines DVI-A and DVI-D connections to include both analog and digital components. A DVI-I port may be on either your video source or display, but whether or not a display carries either or both analog and digital sources depends on the technical specifications of your device.
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When you convert video from a source that uses DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort to DVI or HDMI (for example, a computer to a monitor), you will need to consider the difference between passive and active adapters.
If the source supports dual-mode DisplayPort (also known as DP++), then you can use a passive adapter because the source can perform the conversion. If the source does not support DP++, then you need to use an active converter, which includes additional chips to perform the conversion.
Thunderbolt ports support DP++ natively. To run multiple monitors from the same computer, refer to the Active Adapters section below.
Passive Adapters
Passive adapters are less expensive since they do not need to include additional chips. A quick way to check whether you can use a passive adapter is to see if the DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort source has the DP++ symbol above it. The symbol is a D with a P inside of it, with two + signs to the left, one on top of the other.
Active Adapters
Active adapters use additional chips to make the conversion inside the adapter, regardless of whether the source supports DP++. This means that active adapters are more expensive than passive adapters.
If you want to use multiple monitors with the same computer, you should use an active adapter because some video cards cannot run the maximum number of monitors while using DP++. This is especially true if the computer has more than one DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort connection. Check with your video card manufacturer to confirm which type of adapter you need for the setup that you would like to run.
Note: You should use passive adapters with StarTech.com MST hubs, except when you are converting from DisplayPort to VGA, since that type of conversion requires active adapters. For more information on using adapters with StarTech.com MST hubs, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/mst_hubs_passive_vs_active_adapters.
Surface Dock
If you experience issues when you connect passive video signal adapters to the Surface Dock, Microsoft recommends that you use active video signal converters instead. StarTech.com offers an active video signal converter for DVI monitors (MDP2DVIS) and for HDMI monitors (MDP2HD4KS).
Note: This issue does not apply to the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station.
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Installation
This device is plug and play. It does not use any drivers, and does not require any setup tasks other than plugging in the source (for example, a computer) and the destination (for example, a monitor).
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Troubleshooting
When you troubleshoot issues with a video adapter, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
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Video cables
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Video adapter
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Video source (such as a DVD player or computer)
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Video destination (such as a monitor or projector)
To test your setup components, try the following:
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Use the cable, video adapter, video source, and video destination in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
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Use a different cable, video adapter, video source, and video destination in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
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Test each cable individually.
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Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the video source and video destination, it is recommended that you do the following:
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Remove the video adapter from your setup and test to make sure that the video source and video destination work together without the video adapter.
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Test to make sure that the video source and video destination work together at the resolution that you want to use.
Note: In order for your setup to work properly, the video source, adapter, and destination all need to support the resolution that you are using.
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Try the following:
- Check that the monitor’s video port works with another source.
- Check that the cables between the source and the destination work with other equipment.
- Check whether the video adapter works with another source and another destination.
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The error “Out of Range” normally means that the resolution being output by the computer is not compatible with the display. Try lowering the resolution to see if that helps resolve the issue. You may need to connect another monitor or restart the computer or source to accomplish this.
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Compliance and Safety
Compliance Letters
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Language: English
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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6 ft DisplayPort to DVI Active Adapter Converter Cable - DP to DVI 1920x1200 - Black
Product ID: DP2DVIMM6BS
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