Active vs. Passive Adapter: Which one do I need?
A passive adapter is the most basic type of DisplayPort to DVI adapter that is available. A passive DisplayPort video adapter allows
the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to communicate with any DVI monitor that does not support the DisplayPort video output on the
computer.
In contrast, IOGEAR’s Active DisplayPort to DVI adapter will actively convert the display’s DVI signal into a DisplayPort signal for
your GPU to interpret. These active adapters are required when connecting more than 2 displays to a video card such as an AMD
Radeon™ GPU that supports Eyefinity technology. The native DisplayPort signals are able to be recognized and controlled by the
GPU, ensuring all the connected monitors are synchronized.
Active DisplayPort to DVI Video Adapter
IOGEAR’s Active DisplayPort to DVI adapter is the ideal hardware solution to convert any DisplayPort output to a DVI output. This
allows you to connect your DisplayPort-equipped video source (i.e. Computer, Laptop or DisplayPort Graphics Card) to a DVI-based
monitor, projector or HDTV. The built-in chipset actively communicates with the GPU for a synchronized display working in harmony
with your computer.
- Active DisplayPort to DVI Video Adapter
- Compatible with AMD® Radeon™ Eyefinity Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
- Supports DVI resolutions up to 3840×2160 @30Hz
- Plug-N-Play solution – No software or driver installation necessary
- Powered by DisplayPort output – No external power adapter needed
