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A device that converts the DVI output of a graphics card to the VGA input of a monitor. See DVI and VGA. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.
a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable is used to connect the video. The audio must be cabled separately as DVI transfers only video. The HDMI circuit detects the DVI signals and switches to the DVI protocol.