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Which of these are important to consider when converting from DVI-A to VGA?

A) No additional converter is required when converting from DVI-A

B) Includes both a DisplayPort and PCI Express signal

C) Electrically compatible with USB 3.0

D) Requires an additional power source

E) An active converter cable is required

F) It may be time for a video upgrade


The answer: A) No additional converter is required when converting from DVI-A

The analog version of DVI is called DVI-A, and it’s backward compatible with VGA at the resolution of 640 x 480. Since you’re converting from analog to analog, no additional converter is required.

Want to know more? Watch “Adapters and Converters.”

As we install new systems or upgrade old ones, we often find problems connecting our hardware together. In this video, you’ll learn about many of the adapters and converters that you can use to connect video, network, and external peripheral devices.