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Anyone know the pinout on a DVI cable...does it cross over or is it straight through? Does pin 1 on one end connect to pin 1 on the other end?
A DVI (Digital Visual Interface) cable pinout refers to the specific arrangement of pins and their functions on a DVI cable. It is used to connect a computer or other digital device to a display, such as a monitor or TV, for transmitting video and audio signals.
DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) supports both digital and analog signals, while DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) only supports digital signals. DVI-I cables have more pins and are compatible with both DVI-I and DVI-D devices, while DVI-D cables have fewer pins and can only be used with DVI-D devices.
The type of DVI cable you need depends on the devices you are connecting. If both devices have DVI-I ports, you can use either a DVI-I or DVI-D cable. If one device has a DVI-I port and the other has a DVI-D port, you will need a DVI-I to DVI-D cable. If both devices have DVI-D ports, you will need a DVI-D to DVI-D cable.
The extra pins on a DVI cable are used for carrying analog signals, such as those from VGA devices. These pins are not used in digital-only connections, which is why DVI-D cables do not have them.
No, DVI cables are only designed for transmitting video signals. If you need to transmit audio, you will need a separate audio cable or use a different type of cable, such as HDMI, that supports both video and audio signals.