What is a DVI M?

Using an unfortunately similar format as the regular naming convention, DVI-M simply designates a male DVI connector while DVI-F designates a female DVI connector, used in explaining male-female adapters/converters.

Are there 2 types of DVI?

There are currently two prominent types of DVI connectors, DVI-I (Figure 1) and DVI-D (Figure 2). DVI-D provides a digital only signal, while DVI-I can support digital and analog signals.

What are the three types of DVI?

DVI comes in the following five different connector types:

DVI-A (17 pin).
DVI-D Single Link (19 pin).
DVI-D Dual Link (25 pin).
DVI-I Single Link (23 pin).
DVI-I Dual Link (29 pin).

What’s the difference between DVI and DVI-I?

A DVI-D connector on a graphics card sends out a digital signal only, while a DVI-I connector can send out a digital signal (for digital displays such as flat panel LCD monitors) as well as analog signal (for older displays such as a CRT monitor) using a DVI to VGA adaptor shown below.

What is the difference between DVI-I and DVI-D?

DVI-D carries purely digital video signals while DVI-I has the capability to handle both digital and analog signals. DVI-D uses 19 pins for the single-link variety and 25 pins for the dual-link. On the other hand, DVI-I uses 23 pins for the single-link and 29 pins for the dual-link.

Is DVI analog or digital?

Stands for “Digital Video Interface.”. DVI is a video connection standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). Most DVI ports support both analog and digital displays. If the display is analog, the DVI connection converts the digital signal to an analog signal. If the display is digital, no conversion is necessary.

What kind of DVI cable do I Need?

If one or both connections are DVI-D, you need a DVI-D cable. If one or both connections are DVI-A, you need a DVI-A cable. If one connection is DVI and the other is VGA, and the DVI is analog-compatible, you need a DVI to VGA cable or a DVI/VGA adaptor.