I have an LCD monitor and I tried using HDMI-DVI on a Lenovo U310 (the monitor is lenovo too) I have DVI-DVI, can I connect it to this& produce sound?
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I don't know what you're asking but Display port & HDMI can carry sound. DVI can not
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the hdmi can carry an audio signal from your video card, so games etc will play video and audio through the monitors' speakers, whereas, the DVI signal will only carry the video signal w/ no audio. both are indistinguishably great quality video though.
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You can't generally transmit audio through DVI. I think DVI-2 can can transmit a higher resolution. Read more here: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/32524/whats-the-difference-between-hdmi-and-dvi-which-is-better/
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There is no sound in the DVI connection so probably not. Also, the TV has a tuner and a DVI connection is for a monitor without a tuner again, probably not a goof fit.
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The monitor has three different input ports (HDMI, DVI, VGA). You can use any of them. I have one laptop with HDMI, and another with just a VGA ports. I have used both of them without any issue.
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Although the computer itself does not have a DVI connection, you can use a VGA-to-DVI cable or an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the computer to the DVI connector on a monitor. I'm using an HDMI-to-DVI cable from Amazon Basics and it works with no problem.
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You'll have to get an audio cable. DVI doesn't carry audio signals, only video. HDMI is the connection type that is capable of carrying audio and video signals simultaneously.
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I used a DisplayPort to a DVI-D cord. Unfortunately, the HDMI only works out, not in. However, the screen resolution is still nice and sharp.
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Yes, exactly. I have a Lenovo laptop but otherwise exactly as you say: Mini Display Port to HDMI.
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No - you cannot - also you are crazy to consider buying this monitor unless you have NO plans of using the DVI input.....as I said in my review - these monitors stop working after 6 months (the DVI and HDMI inputs). I am on my third one (the first two replaced under warranty) and the same problem is happening on this one....
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Unless you have some special speakers all computer spekaers and monitors will connect with the new and newer systems... you may have an issue with the monitor as most current systems have dropped the old VGA pin connector in favor a the new DVI/HDMI connections... so worst case you have to buy a cheap converter or invest in a new monitor... your eyes will appreciate that!
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Dear Sandy, There are three common HDMI plugs: The "Full-Size" A; The "Mini-Size" C; and the "Micro-Size" D. I'm currently using Dell, Gateway, Toshiba and HP, occasionally. If the Lenovo has one of these ports you should be able to bridge to any monitor with Full-Size A HDMI. The problem which occurs on these other makes is that you have to tell it to send the Video signal out through that port. This is done through the "Function Buttons"--You hold down the "fn" at the lower left of the key board and that activates the row of "Function Buttons" on the top of the key board (e.g., F1, F2, F3...F12)--the button that has logos of two screens (boxes--old units had the initials: LCD/CRT)--there is a sequential button logic that requires hitting the button, once, twice, thrice--on some makes logos appear in the middle of the LCD--one of those choices tells the HDMI port to activate. The choices may have labels like: Extended View, Multi-Screen or Duplicate [clone, also]--the latter choice puts the same image on your laptop and on the external monitor....The Function buttons that make this work differ from make to make (typically F2, F4, F5, F8, etc.)--One other issue I've experienced is that the Dell using Windows 8 seems to default to "Extended View" instead of "Duplicate" so I have to regularly redo the F-Button ritual....Good luck! I hope this helps, Dr. Mike Meehan.
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This is common but makes little sense. With DVI you need to rig a separate audio cable, while with HDMI you don't.Jim
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No, DVI cables don't support sounds. You're thinking of HDMI, which is a related but separate technology.
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did this the other day. yes, i used a mini-dvi to hdmi... note that sound does go through a dvi, so you'll need a separate cable for the sound... either a mini tos to tos or standard 3.5m to audio depending on your lcd. i liked monoprice for cables. keep in mind that in settings you can either choose for it to be an extended screen or a mirror.
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DVI video port gives you digital signal capable of 2560x1200 or higher resolution. What else HD do you need? HDMI? Most likely you can use DVI->HDMI dongle
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You will need to connect audio between the laptop and whatever amp/speakers you require (even your laptop speakers might be usable.) In any case, you may likely need to change your audio settings on the laptop so HDMI audio is not in use. There may be some audio breakout boxes for HDMI cables, but for the price and addtional hardware involved, its not worth it. I've never used one.