FAQ: How do I go from DVI to VGA?

WHICH DVI CONNECTOR DO I HAVE?

Identifying which type of DVI connector you have is critical when determining how to connect DVI to VGA. The following images can help you determine which type of DVI port you have:

DVI-D Single Link	DVI-A	DVI-I Single Link
Digital Only	Analog Only	Digital & Analog
Two sets of nine pins, and a solitary flat blade	One set of eight pins and one set of four pins, with four contacts around the blade	Two sets of nine pins and four contacts around the blade
DVI-D Dual Link		DVI-I Dual Link
Digital Only		Digital & Analog
Three rows of eight pins and a solitary flat blade		Three rows of eight pins and four contacts around the blade

WHICH PRODUCT DO I NEED?

• If your DVI port is DVI-I or DVI-A, you can use either a DVI to VGA cable or a DVI to VGA adaptor.
   
• If your DVI port is DVI-D, you cannot connect to VGA with a simple cable or adapter. DVI-D signals are digital, while VGA signals are analog. You'll have to use an electronic convertor box, available in either analog VGA to digital DVI or digital DVI to analog VGA.

If you're still confused about which product to buy, our DVI cable guide has an easy-to-use chart to help you find the right cable for you. Or feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. We're happy to help you get the cables you need!