BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT DVI

Glossary of Terms

Terms recognized by the DVI 1.0 Specification:

DVI-D Digital Only
DVI-I Digital and Analog
Dual Link Dual Link DVI supports 2x165 MHz (2048x1536 at 60 Hz, 1920x1080 at 85 Hz). A dual link implementation utilizes all 24 of the available pins.
Single Link Single Link DVI supports a maximum bandwidth of 165 MHz (1920x1080 at 60 Hz, 1280x1024 at 85Hz). A single link implementation utilizes 12 of the 24 available pins.

Other terms that you may hear:

DVI-A Analog Only, not part of the specification.



Compatibility

  DVI-D Receptacle DVI-I Receptacle DFP Receptacle VGA Receptacle
DVI-D Plug Yes Yes With Adapter No
DVI-I Plug With Adapter Yes With Adapter With Adapter
DFP Plug With Adapter With Adapter Yes No
VGA Plug No With Adapter No Yes


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