How do I set up a dvi to vga adapter?

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Is it possible to set up a VGA monitor to a DVI port that doesn't support an adapter.?

I have an ATI Radeon Sapphire 6790 with dual DVI ports. I also have two VGA monitors, but one of the ports does not support an DVI->VGA adapter. Is there a way possible to set up my second monitor without using an DVI->VGA adapter?

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Not possible to use a VGA only equipped monitor with your graphics card if it doesn't allow use of an...

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Do I need a vga to dvi adapter to set up dual monitors? I have onboard video and onboard dvi on my motherboard?

and I have a pci xpress nvidia gt240 ddr5 1gb card that also has a dvi port, the thing is both of my monitors only have vga output, one is connected the other isn't and I cant connect it to dvi. I wont be able to just connect it to the on board vga and...

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No. That will NOT work. The onboard graphics is AUTOMATICALLY DISABLED in the presence of an add-on...

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Computer Monitor is VGA but the tower is DVI?

I just received my new custom built PC and a new monitor. This being my first Desktop with a decent video card, I'm not sure how to connect it... I tried VGA on the tower to VGA on the monitor, but it kept reading No Signal... Im guessing that when they...

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when you have dedicated graphics card the onboard video card wont work..you have to connect your monitor...

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Graphic card crashing, suspecting if dvi-to-vga adapter is causing the problem or not...?

i have a graphic card HIS 3650 agp with have 2 dvi port and s-video port. it start crashing very often recently. so, i am suspecting if the dvi-vga adapter is causing the problem, since dvi only support 60hz refresh rate while i set my computer refresh...

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The adapter and the issue you mention is not likely to be the problem. When you use a DVI-VGA adapter...

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vga to dvi converter: did I buy the wrong one?

Need help troubleshooting my new monitor set up. Problem is my new VGA to DVI adapter I have: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB GDDR5 Video Card 4+ Year Old VGA Acer Monitor with this VGA->DVI adapter (Let's call him Bob) connecting it to my video card. Works...

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Since the signal comes from your video card and goes to your monitors, it's customary to designate the...

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DVI to VGA adapter doesn't work, wtf?

So I bought a DVI to VGA adapter to make my VGA-only LCD monitor work with my DVI-I only port on a Dell optiplex computer. What happens is, I see the BIOS and Windows loading comes up and then when it changes resolution to go to the logon screen the...

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Try plugging the adapter/cord in the other dvi port on your computer.

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Which is better, a dvi to vga adapter or dvi to hdmi adapter going from a pc to a 1080p lcd tv?

which is better... to use a dvi to vga adapter or dvi to hdmi adapter going from a pc to a 1080p lcd tv? I cant really tell the difference except using the hdmi cable the display goes off the screen and requires tweaking at the same resolution as the...

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It depends on the TV. Your particular HDTV seems to work better with an analog VGA signal. I have worked...

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Can you use a mini-DVI to VGA adapter for a dual screen setup with Windows 7 in Boot Camp 3.1?

I have a MacBook 13" (November 2007 identifier 3,1). I want to connect it to my Toshiba HDTV using the mini-DVI port while running Windows 7 in Boot Camp 3.1. I already have a mini-DVI to DVI adapter that does not work under Windows XP and 7, but...

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Did you install the Windows drivers for the graphics chip? If you did not, (i.e. Windows says you are...

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How can i get my monitor to work via dvi to vga adapter?

my monitor has vga port, but my graphic card has dvi port. i tried using a dvi to vga adapter but my monitor doesn't get any signal. when i tried another graphic card with vga and dvi ports, the monitor worked with the vga but still didn't work with...

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Its most likely because your graphics card is outputting a signal at a too high frequency/resolution...

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Should I use a VGA-DVI adapter?

This may be a dumb question, but, I'm going to ask it anyway. I know there is a slight difference between using the DVI connection on a video card. Well, my LCD monitor only has a VGA input. So, currently, I am using a VGA to VGA cable. My question is...

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1) It depends, nowadays DVI devices include HDCP (High Definition Copy Protection) so connecting a non...

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