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    Do you need an active adapter to do this?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ryanlin2002, Jun 28, 2010.

  1. ryanlin2002

    ryanlin2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you need an active displayport to dvi cable to connect from m11x displayport to a dvi monitor? or a passive one will do?

    thanks
     
    ryanlin2002, Jun 28, 2010
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  2. CubsWin

    CubsWin Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have my M11x yet, but my understanding is that DisplayPort is a digital output, so all you need is the passive DisplayPort to DVI adapter cable. Those are the cables that Dell is selling on their site.
     
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    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    I bought this DisplayPort to DVI cable from monoprice for about $10. It's connected to my 24" LCD via an Avocent DVI KVM and easily feeds 1920 x 1200.
     
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