If a connection is DVI-D, and properly designed, you will not be able to plug in a DVI-I cable but should use a DVI-D cable, even if one of the devices you are connecting is DVI-I. If your monitor is older and you want to ensure that you are using the digital connection, a DVI-D cable would usually be a better choice. HDMI and DVI are both capable of transmitting similar image quality. DVI video signals can be passed through to an HDMI connector using an adapter, and vice versa. DVI is an older type of connection that was originally designed for computer use, and as such does not support audio. DVI devices require separate cables for audio. All About DVI is an in-depth resource for answers to all types of DVI questions, including the difference between single-link and dual-link, how digital and analog DVI are unique, and explanations and pictures of the various DVI connectors. 800-727-8890 sales@datapro.net.
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a specification created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to accommodate analog and digital monitors with a single connector. There are three different DVI configurations: DVI-A, designed for analog signals, DVI-D, designed for digital signals, and DVI-I (integrated), designed for both analog and digital signals.
Dvi I Vs Dvi D
Using a DVI connector and port, a digital signal that is sent to an analog monitor is converted into an analog signal. If the monitor is a digital monitor, such as a flat panel display, no conversion is necessary. Many monitors now include a DVI connection and many video adapters include a DVI port along with, or instead of, the traditional 15-pin Video Graphics Array (VGA) port.