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Can I connect a DVI-D monitor to the DisplayPort on USB-C Dock?

Can I connect a DVI-D monitor to the DisplayPort on USB-C Dock?

In order to connect a DVI-D monitor to the DisplayPort port on USB-C Dock, an active DisplayPort to DVI-D adapter or cable is required. A regular passive DisplayPort to DVI cable will not work.

For example, the LG 27MP38VQ monitor has both VGA and DVI-D inputs. You can connect it to the USB-C Dock via a DisplayPort to VGA cable, or an active DisplayPort to Female DVI-D adapter to a passive DVI-D to DVI-D cable.

The following is the setup information: Apple MacBook 2016 — CalDigit USB-C Dock — Active DisplayPort to DVI adapter — DVI cable — LG 27MP38VQ Monitor

A USB-C Dock powering a monitor over an Active DisplayPort to DVI adapter.
A close-up of the Active DisplayPort to DVI adapter connecting the USB-C Dock and monitor.

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