Digital visual interface (DVI) is used for high-resolution digital displays. A DVI connector can be used to connect your computer to your TV.
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A DVI port utilizes a 24-pin connector.
When needing to buy a DVI connector, one would need to visit an electronics store such as Radio Shack or Best Buy. They would have several options and lengths of the connectors to choose from.
DVI and HDMI share the same technology, but they differ in the designs of their connectors. HDMI has only two connector styles, single link, and dual-link. DVI connectors have both single link, and dual link options, but it also has three different signal types. DVI connector also vary in number of Pins.
The PC will either have a full size or mini HDMI style of video output connector or maybe a DVI connector that can also be used with HDMI displays with a simple adapter cable.
For years the most common connector has been a VGA or DB-15 analog connector. Most laptops still use the analog connection. However, today the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is becoming the standard. There are several styles of DVI connector. See links below for more complete explanations of these connectors.
Computers are increasingly using digital video instead of VGA. Many computers now have a DVI connector in addition to the standard VGA connector. DVI carries digital video and happens to be the same signal format as used in HDMI cables. Using a DVI to HDMI cable allows most modern televisions to display the computer screen. There is one large difference between DVI and HDMI in that DVI connectors do not carry audio. If the computer has a DVI connector, there is definitely no audio carried. If the laptop has an HDMI connector, it may be the case that it still carries no audio. Some computers use HDMI as the video connector to save space but retain the DVI signal format, missing the audio signal completely. If this is the case, all is not lost. Most televisions that have an HDMI input also have an analog audio input connector linked to the same input. The setup menu normally allows a selection of digital audio (using the HDMI cable) or analog (using the analog connectors). If there is more than one HDMI input the analog option may be on just one connector. If this does not solve the sound problem, there might be a problem with the audio output on the computer itself. A search through the control panel help to eliminate the problem.
HDMI is the new standard interface used for high definition television and supports both standard and high definition signals. It is a fully digital interface and carries both video and audio signals on the same cable. To connect a computer to a monitor with an HDMI connector, the computer will need either and HDMI port or a DVI port. DVI is the digital display interface for computers. Fortunately, it is fully compatible with the HDMI interface so with a DVI to HDMI cable, the connection should be fairly simple. Although most televisions with and HDMI connector will work with a computer, it is worth checking to make sure the resolution of the computer output is compatible with the television itself. VGA, which is still the most common video interface for computers is not compatible with HDMI. VGA cannot therefore be connected to an HDMI connector unless a VGA - DVI or VGA - HDMI converter is used. Finally, although HDMI carries audio, DVI does not. If the computer uses a DVI connector, audio will still need to be connected using a separate cable.
You would need a Video card with DVI port and a cable with a DVI connector on one side and two DVI/Analog connectors on the other side.