Hello, so I just bought a Asus vg24v and I have a pc that doesn't have a display port only HDMI, can I use it without a display port or what should I do?
Hi Eyguy! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." I think you might need something like this. HDMI to DisplayPort Converter Adapter www.amazon.com/dp/B07G796JF8/ DisplayPort adapter 4K@60Hz transmits high-definition video and audio signal from your HDMI computer to your DisplayPort monitor Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Ive looked all over internet and tried several things but I think what fixed it for me was “joggling and pushing the cable in enough.” Lol so simple. Thanks!
Back in the 1990's I taught music for eight years in my own shop. I ending up setting up a midsize recording studio, lots of used gear (this was pre-ebay days, I bought used gear through magazines ads). I remember one time I could not get any sound out of the set up. I finally called a tech at a huge company, I don't remember which one (this was pre-CZcams days). I had him on the phone, he was walking me through stuff to check, telling things to check...he had me checking the electrical plugs first. I was about age 30, I still remember saying to him like it was yesterday, "What's this do!" He calmly said, "We're checking to make sure everything is plugged in good." I said, "oh..." FYI: I had two small mixing boards. Come to find out, a mixing board I set up and forgot about years previous, for some reason I had turned all the volumes down...thirty years later, I'm still telling that story.
@@sylvainh2o Whatever plugs are on your monitor and pc...that's what you use. If both have dp, use dp. Try it and sees if it works...I don't think you can fry anything. If both have hdmi, use hdmi. If one has dp and one has hdmi, find a cable on ebay or amazon (about $10.00 or so) that has a dp on one end and an hdmi on the other. I think...going from lower quality hdmi pc to higher quality dp monitor, you might need a convertor cable. A convertor cable has a dp on one end and an hdmi on the other, and also has a little black box (maybe one inch by two inch box) on the cable to do the conversion from hdmi to dp.
I agree with the hostage comment and see that that the wall texture may also be a factor for the angst and yes I do enjoy the explanation too. Thank you!
I would not recommend wiggling the cable when it is plugged in as you will eventually pull trace pads from the PCB. if you are having issues with the cable, simply dip the HDMI cable end into some IPS, (or Isopropyl ) and use an old tooth brush and scrub the cable end, as well as the female socket on your PC, monitor or TV etc. it won't short anything as it is a dielectric. Wiggling the cable like in this video can break the pin connections (traces) and you will then have a bigger problem. Cheers! and Good Luck!
@@JimVincitore Not a rumour, check out a CZcams channel called TheCod3r, he has repaired dozens of HDMI ports. mostly on gaming consoles, but the principal is the same. I also had this happen to a video card, one was a HDMI and the other was a Display Port.
Thanks for this video. I just ordered a monitor and computer and was here wondering why the HDMI cord that comes with the monitor did not fit the CPU. Why? I needed a display port and HDMI cord. Like the one you showed. Thanks again!
Thank you so much Sir, I have a hard time to get HDMI into the Port, with your clip I know the different, that why I can't put the cable in. Thank you so much.
Hi Sullee! The Blue plug I think you are describing is the old fashioned "D PLUG." I think it is also called "vga plug, vga port." Port is just a fancy word for plug. Those still work great and are very reliable. I think you are saying the D Plug cable is permanently connected to your monitor, that is common. On the computer side, your older PC might already have a D plug connection port built in, all older pc's do. I still use D plugs whenever possible, they are fast and easy and always work. If not, you can get a convertor cable to connect the D plug to an hdmi or display port on the pc. Or you could install a pci card in your computer to connect the D plug cable. I'd look for a convertor cable first and see if that works, before installing a pci card. Good enough PCI cards are about $20.00, but some are real expensive, hundreds. ===================== HDMI to VGA amzn.to/3FTz407 The compact-designed portable Benfei HDMI to VGA adapter connects a computer, desktop, laptop, or other devices with HDMI port to a monitor, projector, HDTV, or other devices with VGA port; Double check the male/female connections on the cable before you buy. Male plug inserts into female plug. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ======================== Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Yes. One cord, hdi one end, dp on other end. Some have a small black box on the cable to help converting hdmi to dp. Try a straight cable, if that don't work, get the one with the black box.
I think I've seen some that plug into usb for power too. But I'm not sure. Active DP to HDMI Adapter amzn.to/3ADY31N HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter/Converter 4K 60Hz,PC to Monitor Male HDMI to DP Output Dongle with Audio,Active HDMI 1.4 Source in Display Port 1.2 Out Connector for Xbox One,360,NS,Mac Mini,1080P amzn.to/3AFeAmr FYI: Above are affiliate links, and I make a commission if you purchase using these links.
I'm pretty sure it's all automatic, just plug in an hdmi cable and the video and sound goes through the hdmi cable to the monitor. USB works the same, plug in a usb device into your computer, printer, camera, etc...and the operating system knows how to route the signal. I struggled with the concept too...it's all magic behind the scenes.
Hi Justin! Great question! Usually yes. But some of the new cables are one way only. Try it and see if it will work. You can't hurt nothing. Amazon Basic cables seem ok, these days I get most of my cables at Home Depot, great quality, good price...and I know some person didn't just make the cable in their basement. But if you find the right person, they might be making high quality cables. Jim
The proscan flatscreen, is that a TV? If yes, on the TV monitor, use the remote that came with the TV to select the input. Like, if you plugged the pc into "hdmi 1" on the back of the TV, on the TV you must select "hdmi 1" as the input. Use the remote to turn on the TV, and quickly press the ENTER key on the keyboard to wake up the pc. Here, eventhough you are using the TV as a monitor, you must still select the input. I deal with that daily...I am using Amazon Fire TV as monitor. They work great as monitors, but a real pain to wake up everytime the pc goes to sleep.
I bought a used omen monitor to match my other Omen monitor so I'll have a dual display. I couldn't get the second monitor to work. I did use the HDMI on the back of the monitor to the DisplayPort.. Never dawned on me to unplug it and turn off the computer and rehook it up. I tried adding it to the computer while I was already using the computer and Photoshop.
Your wiggling doesn't look very healthy for the connector. An HDMI connector is sometimes only soldered to the main board (no screws) in your devices. Wiggling it around like this can make it break from the main board and it is not recommended to do like this. You should only push it straight in, but hard!
Hi Sway! I'm no expert on the topic. I did look it up on the web, and found comments that said "driving a DisplayPort monitor from a DVI or HDMI video card output, doesn't appear to be supported." That being said, there are different versions of HDMI, one of the newer versions might work. If I were you, I'd get a video card with a display port output plug to take full advantage of your monitors quality. Especially if you want to game at 144hz, I think you need display ports on both ends. Check out the comments below. An adapter might work, but you'll lose quality because the hdmi is not a good as the display port. I've been messing with computers since 1995, new technology is always a pain when it first comes out. Let us know your results. Jim
From the web: HDMI devices are manufactured to adhere to various versions of the specification, in which each version is given a number or letter, such as 1.0, 1.2, or 1.4b. Each subsequent version of the specification uses the same kind of cable but increases the bandwidth or capabilities of what can be transmitted over the cable.
Amier Asyraf I addded a monitor to my pc and it’s hdmi to display and all that appears is “no signal” which input do I put it in? It’s plugged into hdmi 1 but it still says that
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-- I'd put a video card in the computer with a display port, so you can run a dp cable to your monitor. So you can take advantage of the high quality monitor. There are cheaper cards, but if you are into gaming, I'd get an expensive one. VisionTek Radeon 7750 amzn.to/3wdBn6g FYI: Above are affiliate links, and I make a commission if you purchase using these links.
Would it work with display port end in the monitor and hdmi end in the PC? One of my monitors only had display port support and I'm having a hard time finding a double ended display port cable lately
Hi Brandon! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." I think you might need something like this. HDMI to DisplayPort Converter Adapter www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Converter-Phizli-Compliant-Dual-Mode/dp/B077JMLGMG/ Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Im trying to connect 3 screens. 2 screens have dp and the other has hdmi. I bought a hdmi dual adapter. Esse tially to connect to hdmis to it and plug it into the tower. Since my tower has multiple usb ports but only 1 dp and 1 hdmi on the tower. Would this cord work for me to put thw dp into thw monitor and hdmi to thw dual adapter?@JimVincitore
So can you use any hdmi cord without a vga cable? Or does it have to be like a pc hdmi cord? Jw I tried a regular spare hdmi cord I had for my tv and nothing pops up. When I plug in my vga than my display pops up.
Great question. If you use an hdmi, you do not need the vga...I'm pretty sure. I don't use the vga, it works fine. There are a few versions of hdmi, v1, v2, v3, etc. And some cables the data only flow one way. Your guess is as good as mine, I'm not a hardware tech. But ya know, now that you mention it, I have a sff pc that I can not get a signal from, it might just be the cheap hdmi cable. Cheap hdmi's off the web you never know what you are getting. Home Depot used to sell Belkin cables.
So my issue is my computer has an HDMI port and my monitor has a display port. So far the monitor is not showing anything and keeps going into power saving mode.
A convertor cable might work. There is a link in the description box. Read through some of the comments below, there are many link to different types of cable. Be sure to install the drivers on the cd that came with the monitor...hook up an old monitor to see the cd. I just thought of something...Try starting the pc in SAFE MODE, start the computer, then hold down the F8 key (I think it's F8 function key (top row of your keyboard), and your pc might be different)...see if you get a screen. Safe mode usually takes a minute or two to boot up.
How to Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode - Quick Guide Press and hold Shift key and click Start > Power > Restart. Click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart after you enter into Win-RE. Press F4, F5, or F6 key to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10.
@@JimVincitore my monitor doesn't have an hdmi spot to plug it in it just has this cord with a blue square with holes basically at the end that connects to the monitor and pc what do I do?
Hi Sullee! The Blue plug I think you are describing is the old fashioned "D PLUG." I think it is also called "vga plug, vga port." Port is just a fancy word for plug. Those still work great and are very reliable. I think you are saying the D Plug cable is permanently connected to your monitor, that is common. On the computer side, your older PC might already have a D plug connection port built in, all older pc's do. I still use D plugs whenever possible, they are fast and easy and always work. If not, you can get a convertor cable to connect the D plug to an hdmi or display port on the pc. Or you could install a pci card in your computer to connect the D plug cable. I'd look for a convertor cable first and see if that works, before installing a pci card. Good enough PCI cards are about $20.00, but some are real expensive, hundreds. ===================== HDMI to VGA amzn.to/3FTz407 The compact-designed portable Benfei HDMI to VGA adapter connects a computer, desktop, laptop, or other devices with HDMI port to a monitor, projector, HDTV, or other devices with VGA port; Double check the male/female connections on the cable before you buy. Male plug inserts into female plug. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ======================== Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Can you hook up your pc to your monitor by plugging the hdmi end to your computer and the displayport to the monitor (that HAS a displayport port) ? Thank you.
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My 144 hz monitor arrived today with the DisplayPort cable but the DisplayPort cable doesent connect to my pc because the cable is too big and doesent fit. I’m using an HDMI and I really want to have 144hz. I don’t know what to do..
Hi VR! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." I think you might need something like this. HDMI to DisplayPort Converter Adapter www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Converter-Phizli-Compliant-Dual-Mode/dp/B077JMLGMG/ Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
@@iNsatiab1e Might need to use an convertor cable, 20 bucks on Amazon. Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
@@xdAibel300 Should be able to. Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
@@iNsatiab1e I agree! I have a small form factor pc I got on Amazon for $100 a few years ago. Worked for a year, now nothing...no errors, no beep codes, nothing. I don't know where to start with it, I think I'm just gonna trash it...not worth the aggravation.
I have a display port to display port cable my pc has a display port slot and so does my monitor but there is no signs when I plug it in, how can I fix this?
Hi Calvin! I'm not sure of your question. Check your computer and monitor manuals first, that's always the best place to start. You can probably find them online too. Turn both computer and monitor off. Unplug the current monitor video cables, such as vga or hdmi cables. Double check that both computer and monitor have display ports, they look real similar to hdmi plugs. Plug in the display port cable into both computer and monitor, don't force the plug in, push in lightly. Then turn computer and monitor back on, and hope everything works, called plug and play, or plug and prey! Display port carries both video and audio, so you might not need the audio cable if you have one plugged into your monitor. Feel free to write back. Jim
what the deal with new graphics card adding on display ports instead of hdmi? i do not understand that. i just bought a amd radeon 6600 gtx that i thought it said it had four ports on it. when i got it and installed it i noticed it only had one hdmi port and the rest display ports. what gives? kind of lame i think.
Dp's are the newest plug, everything is changing to dp's. I read the dp wiki, they have been around 10+ years, but just catching on the last few years. I think they are kinda buggy, lots of people have problems with them.
Yes, for sure! But some newer cables are only one way. Try it and see if it works, can't hurt nothing. Most laptops are hdmi output to an external dp monitor.
will this work if I plug the display port to my monitor and HDMI to my laptop to enable 144hz refresh rate and gsync? Hope you reply! Thank you. It’s because my laptop doesn’t have a display port.
Hi Klyde! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." I think you might need something like this. HDMI to DisplayPort Converter Adapter www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Converter-Phizli-Compliant-Dual-Mode/dp/B077JMLGMG/ Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT STUFF. BUT I'M GUESSING EACH MONITOR IS INDEPENDENTLY CONFIGURED IN THE COMPUTERS OPERATING SYSTEM. NUMBER ONE WOULD NOT EFFECT THE NUMBER TWO.
What if you have HDMI cable going into the back of your computer in a display port going into the back of your monitor? For some reason, I haven't been able to find anything regarding asus VG28AQ monitor in that situation, I have a Mac book pro and nothing is appearing can anyone help
Hi MCK! Yep, I have a pc I can get to work either with the dp, it worked for 6 months then quit. It was refurbished from Amazon Warehouse Sale. I don't know much about the new Macs. I started on a Power Mac back in the mid 1990's, love them though. Be sure to get the right cable, you might need the actually MAC Cable. Mac might have a different wiring configuration (I'm guessing). Because your are converting from hdmi (mac lower quality) to display port (monitor higher quality), if memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable about $20.00. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." If the monitor came with a CD, use the old monitor to install the monitor CD on the mac. Update the mac operating system. I've been using Amazon Deal of the Day TV's for monitors, $99.00, many hdmi plug, built in speakers. Insignia 24-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV amzn.to/3KjZpUe As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I think you might need something like this. But look for an Apple specific cable. If you live near an Apple Store, stop in and ask for a cable. HDMI to DisplayPort Converter Adapter amzn.to/374uxcf Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Hi SB! I'm no expert on the topic. I did look it up on the web, and found comments that said it will work. I suppose the same cable I used. I think I had to re-install windows to get it took work. I've been messing with computers since 1995, new technology is always a pain when it first comes out.
I read online that for "pc hdmi to monitor display port," an "active adapter" is required because most DP sinks will not understand the HDMI signalling. h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops-Archive-Read-Only/Can-I-connect-a-DisplayPort-monitor-to-hdmi-on-my-laptop/td-p/1508683
HI CARLO! I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR TYPE OF SETUP SO I CAN'T MESS WITH IT, BUT TRY THIS...REBOOT YOUR LAPTOP WHILE THE MONITOR IS PLUGGED IN. IF IT DOESN'T AUTOMATICALLY SET ITSELF UP, IF YOU ARE ON WINDOWS 10, RIGHT CLICK DESKTOP, CHOOSE DISPLAY PROPERTIES. CLICK DETECT.
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LAST I READ WINDOWS 10 DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK NICELY WITH DISPLAY PORTS. Did your monitor come with a cd, THERE IS A driver for monitor on the cd. Install it on your pc. Might be able to get the driver from their website. that's what I'd try first. DON'T LET THE WORD DRIVER SCARE YA, JUST CLICK IT TO INSTALL IT, TAKES TWO SECONDS.
Hi Loic! Does the monitor light up? Are you sure the monitor itself is OK? Try rebooting the computer, that would be the first thing to check. Is the monitor cable ok, maybe you need a new monitor cable. Write back with more details, Jim
I need an answer its urgent Imma buy tmr a new monitor but the monitor has only hdmi port and my graphic card requires display port how to connect them?
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Thanks for the review. I just bought a Dell (2022) and connected with the HDMI cord (both ends are HDMI) to my HP EliteDesk 800 GI SFF computer I bought refurbished and I would say it's about 8 years old. Have you seen this message flash on your screen?: Not connected to HDMI. Should I be worried about this message? It comes on every time I turn on my computer. I'm thinking it isn't a problem or the guy at the computer store wouldn't have sold me DisplayPort to HDMI converter cable. Thoughts or suggestions?
hello, so i have got an Asus Tuf F15 gaming laptop the 17inch one and i have just got an alienware AW2721D monitor thats refresh rate is 240hz whilst my laptop screen is 144hz and to get the full capacity of 240hz you need to use a display port and my computor only has hdmi so i bought a dp to hdmi cord and connected it and made sure it was tight not wiggling like you said in the video and it just wouldnt work and then ui used a normal hdmi on both ends and it worked but only gave me the 120hz so i was wondering if you could let me know what cord i need to buy inorder to get 240hz and very minimal latency like really low. This would be heavily appreciated. Sorry for the longmessage hope it makes sense Aidan
Hi Aiden! I'm no genius when it comes to the hertz stuff. I never studied it. First, See if you can find the hertz version on your hdmi cables and plugs, yes there is a version number. Then get a good quality cable, $20.00 or so. These days Home Depot is my first place for cables, quality cables, great price. Get the correct version number of hdmi too. I'm not sure if cheap cables will do the high power hertz you are talking about. In the old days, any old cable did the job, these days -- that's not always true. Second, right click on desktop, scroll down to "display settings." On the pop up, at the bottom, click "advanced settings." At the bottom of advanced pop up, there is a place to change the hertz, see if 240 shows up in the drop down. Third, if the monitor came with a cd, install the software (driver for the monitor) on the cd into your laptop...usually a "painless install," just a couple clicks and it does what's supposed to. Then try the display setting again. If no cd, download the driver from the monitor companies website...that will be the most current version too.
HDMI 240HZ Monitor Compatibility: A Complete Guide To Making It Work www.onecomputerguy.com/hdmi-240hz Can You Run 240Hz on HDMI? Yes; you can use your 240 Hz refresh rate monitor using specific HDMI cables, for instance, HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0a, and HDMI 2.0. These cables are compatible with 1080p and 1440p but on an 8-bit monitor.
@@JimVincitore thankyou so much will do but do i buy a dp to hdmi cable or try and get a good quality hdmi cable as my monitor doesnt link with hdmi 2.1
Depends on what your computer has. If both monitor and computer box both have DP, then use DP on both. DP on both ends is best quality. If your monitor has a hdmi plug, then you'll need a cable that converts DP to hdmi. HDMI is high quality, but DP is better.
Hi,my VGA port on my HP 600 g1 sff i believe it's fault it displays green colour on my monitor and tv.Even the HP logo when I turn on the computer is in colour green and then it only shows normal colour/display only on the upper right side of screen , would using a display port to HDMI converter adapter or cable fix the problem it's not VGA cable problem i tried changing VGA cables still same results.
WEIRD DISPLAYS! In my 25 years of messing with old junk pc's, I've never seen anything lik that..." colour green and then it only shows normal colour/display only on the upper right side of screen." Was your computer in a hot room, that heat dome last week in the USA breaks computers. When you turn on your pc, does it beep...beep codes are error messages. Short and long beeps, like morse code. Each company has different codes, look for charts on the web.
Windows 10 Display/Screen colour calibration problem answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start-winpc/windows-10-displayscreen-colour-calibration/6b9485db-5824-40f9-a82c-d79d9a30680f
Lifes too short to mess with an old piece of ****. I just went through that with a 25 year old lawn mower, days of aggravation trying to get it working, spent $80.00 on it last year. Then I watched a video where the guy said he's happy if he gets 5-10 years out of a mower. I just bought a new mower.
I have an hp Z620 workstation that i'm trying to connect to a proscan flatscreen. I have an adapter i plugged into the graphics port to plug an hdmi into, with the other end going into the proscan hdmi. There's also a wifi stick plugged into the front of the desktop, and the tv source is on hdmi. The friend i bought the desktop from said that is how it's done, but i see 'no signal' on the tv screen (no matter what source i put it on). Last night i tried to connect the hdmi to my vizio instead and put that on hdmi. 'No signal', again. This morning i wiggled the adapter to make sure it was good and still, 'no signal'. My friend is coming next weekend to see what's up. Any suggestions on what i might be missing, before then?
The proscan flatscreen, is that a TV? If yes, on the TV monitor, use the remote that came with the TV to select the input. Like, if you plugged the pc into "hdmi 1" on the back of the TV, on the TV you must select "hdmi 1" as the input. Use the remote to turn on the TV, and quickly press the ENTER key on the keyboard to wake up the pc. Here, eventhough you are using the TV as a monitor, you must still select the input. I deal with that daily...I am using Amazon Fire TV as monitor. They work great as monitors, but a real pain to wake up everytime the pc goes to sleep. Sometimes it takes me a couple minutes to turn on the monitor and wake up the pc just at the right time so I get the pc desktop...it's a real pain.
@@JimVincitore Yes, the proscan is a tv and i had it on hdmi, of course. I did not know about the keyboard part. I will try it later on tonight and let you know what happened. Thank you.
The proscan Tv is plugged into house electricity right? And the hdmi cable plugged in the tv "hdmi 1 input?" Sounds like an expensive tv, there might be different hdmi inputs and outputs. Does it work as a normal TV? Might have been damaged in shipping. I have heard of CPU's popping out in shipping. Try the pc with an old monitor if you can. Some adapters are one way signal (not bi-directional)...is it the correct adapter? The adapter might need power from the usb or wall outlet.
hello . i have an hp laptop and it has a display port. I try to connect laptop to a TV via a dp to hdmi cable. but i can not get the display from TV . no signal occurs. What is the problem ? do i need driver for this in my lp. can you help at this point?
Hi Furkan! FIRST. On the TV INPUT, make sure it is "from pc." There is an INPUT BUTTON THE THE TV REMOTE. Push the input button on the remote, you should get a list of different inputs. Here, TV input can be, hdmi 1, hdmi 2, hdmi 3, composite cables from a vcr, dvd player, etc etc. Second. Video from a laptop to tv should work easily. I think on laptops, the external out dp works without any additional configuration inside Windows. Third. Cheap cables rarely work these days. Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from display port to hdmi. Some cable are one way only. Also, dp and hdmi have version numbers, check the version of the cable. Not like the old days anymore when any ol' cable will work... try to find a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the TV come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." I think you might need something like this. DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Adapter-Uni-Directional-Converter-Support/dp/B0B2933L7T/ 【DP 1.4a to HDMI 2.1 Adapter】 This DP 1.4a to HDMI 2.1 converter (Male to Female) only one-way from Displayport on Desktop/Laptop/Graphics Card to an HDTV/monitor/projector with HDMI for audio and video streaming or gaming. Note: An additional HDMI cable (sold separately) is required. I think on laptops, the external out dp works without any additional configuration inside Windows. But check the settings in Windows. Right click on desktop > choose Display Settings. At the botton, click the DETECT BUTTON. Also, at the bottom of the Display Settings pop up, at the botton, click ADVANCED SETTINGS. aT THE TOP IN CHOOSE DISPLAY, SEE IF THE tv SHOWS UP IN THE DROP DOWN. Lifes too short...Just buy a tv with a DisplayPort. Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Try this too. Make sure you press the enter key many times on the laptop when you select input on the tv remote. If you don't hit it just right, it won't recognize it. You got to keep the pc awake to connect to tv. I deal with that 50 times per day...I use Amazon TV's as monitors and they constantly go black on me.
DID THE MONITOR COME WITH A CD? THAT'S THE DRIVER FOR YOUR MONITOR. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE DRIVERS FROM THE MONITOR COMPANY WEBSITE TOO. LOAD THE DRIVER ONTO YOUR COMPUTER, IT'S EASY, JUST CLICK YES A COUPLE TIMES AND YOUR DONE. REBOOT TOO. GET A GOOD QUALITY CABLE TOO. I USUALLY GO THE HOME DEPOT FOR CABLES THESE DAYS. SOME CABLES ARE ONLY ONE WAY, INFO ONLY TRAVELS ONE WAY. THE OLD DAYS OF ANY-O-CABLE WILL WORK ARE LONG GONE.
I don't know. That's over my head! And I never used an XBox or alien, they are real cool though. But my best guess. I think DP is supposed to be the best cable out there, so it should able to handle 240.
There is a pink and green chart about half way down the page, that might help you answer your questions. Display Port en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort
You can buy a DisplayPort to HDMI cable. Just make sure that you buy a cable that supports the resolution of your TV. Most cables usually support up to 1080p. But if your TV supports higher than 1080P and you want that higher resolution, the cable will need to support it as well. All this info should be listed in the product specifications.
hey Jim i have a laptop which is 144hz and recently bought a monitor which is 240hz when i connect it it shows no signal on my monitor I'm connecting it using a display port to HDMI cable is it the right way I'm doing it can you please guide me. Hope you reply! Thank you.
I'm don't know about the hertz stuff, but I think it should work. try, right click on desktop, choose display setting at the bottom of the menu. On the DISPLAY POP UP, AT THE BOTTOM CLICK THE DETECT BUTTON.
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New one on me too. I looked around the web, "tunable" looks like a common tv error. I'm guessing here, but I think your monitor can also be used as a TV, so you get the tunable error because it's not connected to a cable tv box. If your monitor has a remote control, press the input button, then select PC on the menu.
Hello, don’t know if you remember me I was the guy who has the Alienware monitor and I’m trying to get it to go 240hz and I have done some research but was wondering if you could give me a link to a HDMI 2.0 cable that does 240hz as I don’t know really where to look. Thanks so much I would appreciate it so much if you could.
Try calling Microcenter. It is a nationwide computer store. I have shopped there for 30 years. Their salespeople are always tech knowledgeable. Every store also has a tech repair shop. Try to talk with someone so you get the correct cable.
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I see what you mean by being hard to find!... On Amazon search for "hdmi 240 hz" and the cables popped right up. It took me a while to figure it out too, duh! GREAT QUESTIONS! COOL STUFF!
use what ya got. If the pc is hdmi, use hdmi. If the pc is dp, use dp. Same goes for the monitor. DP is better quality, but hdmi is great too and seems to work better for most.
@@JimVincitore I’m still confused tho how do I go about the hdmi because I have one but I don’t understand I thought I needed more cords or I needed the DisplayPort but if I don’t how do I just use the hdmi
I have a monitor that tells me to connect both. I don't have a dp cable But I do have a hdmi. The monitor isn't working with just the hdmi do I need to buy a dp cable?
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What if you did it the other way around? I have a desktop that don't have a displayport, so I would then use a cable like that but with the hdmi from the PC and the Displayport into the monitor, do you know if that would work?
I just had mine, I ordered the same thing and never knew anything about input/output. It didn't work because the HDMI should be plugged in the monitor and the displayport in the laptop. Sad to say, my monitor is old and doesn't have hdmi at the same time, my laptop is newer and doesn't have displayport, only hdmi. I find it hard to look for an adapter for both ends from where I live. I think I have to buy a newer monitor, I guess. Huhu...
I dont have a displayport in my laptop but i have one in my 280hz monitor, i play with a good fps but the game is not smooth at all ! What should i but
I'M NOT REALLY INTO THAT STUFF. BUT DID THE MONITOR COME WITH A CD WITH DRIVERS ON IT, OR CAN YOU DOWNLOAD DRIVERS FOR THE MONITOR FROM THEIR WEBSITE. THE DRIVERS INSTALL ON THE LAPTOP, TO GET MAXIMUM USE FROM MONITOR. I'D START THERE. NEXT, YOU MIGHT FIDDLE WITH THE REFRESH RATE. CLICK ON DESKTOP, CHOOSE DISPLAY SETTINGS, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POP UP CLICK ADVANCED SETTINGS. AT THE BOTTOM OF THAT POP UP IN THE REFRESH RATE.
LAPTOP HDMI IS LOWER QUALITY THAN MONITOR DISPLAY PORT. SO THE CONVERSION FROM HDMI TO DP IS PROBABLY MESSING THINGS UP. TRY A POWERED CONVERSION CABLE THAT PLUGS INTO THE WALL ELECTRICITY OR USB PORT TO GET POWER. ALSO, THESE DAYS LOTS OF CABLES ARE ONE WAY, SO BE SURE YOU ARE USING A QUALITY CABLE -- HDMI LAPTOP TO DP MONITOR. CHEAP CABLE ARE JUNK. DON'T BUY CHEAP CABLES (I HAVE BOUGHT CHEAP CABLE YEARS AGO, BUT WOULD NEVER DO IT NOW). FOR CABLES, I USUALLY TRY HOME DEPOT FIRST.
Make sure you have the right cable, some only go one way. You might need a convertor cable. Windows 10 does not always work with the display port, I think it's might be a driver issue.
I have been trying, and I can't get any video and the hdmi of my pc es broken, so I saw it had a DP port, and my monitor had a hdmi port So bought a cable and I am not getting any video :(
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The DP port to monitor hdmi port should work though, probably a software thing. Your OS not sending video out your display port. From what I've read, Windows 10 has problems with DP's.
This evening I tried to install a new Dell monitor S2421H to my daughters Optiplex 3010 desktop by HDMI cable. It wasn't being detected. I will try jiggling it and hopefully all will be well. I'm at my witts end on why its not working.
Make sure the power is turned on on the monitor, and power plug is in the wall plug (don't laugh, I've done some pretty silly things with computers in my time). Monitor might be broke from factory. Rare.
If that don't work, trying starting the pc in "safe mode." Safe mode turns off all unnecessary stuff inside the pc (when you restart the pc, it goes back to normal). To get to safe mode, restart the pc, quickly hold down ( don't just press the F8, you got to hold it dow,n) the F8 function key (it's above the 9 and 0 button). If you get a display, you should see Safe mode in each corner. Next, while in safe mode, right click Windows start button (bottom left), choose computer management from menu. In computer mgt, click device manager. In device manager on right pane, click monitor. Right click the monitor name (will name of old mnitor or the new one), choose update driver. That should only take a second. When it's done, restart the pc as normal. While it's restarting pray it works.
If that don't work, trying starting the pc in "safe mode." Safe mode turns off all unnecessary stuff inside the pc (when you restart the pc, it goes back to normal). To get to safe mode, restart the pc, quickly hold down ( don't just press the F8, you got to hold it dow,n) the F8 function key (it's above the 9 and 0 button). If you get a display, you should see Safe mode in each corner. Next, while in safe mode, right click Windows start button (bottom left), choose computer management from menu. In computer mgt, click device manager. In device manager on right pane, click monitor. Right click the monitor name (will name of old monitor or the new one), choose uninstall device (sometimes, in the old days, when connecting a different monitor, pc's would get confused and keep both monitor drivers in there, and you could only see both in safe mode, that would cause all kinds of weird problems). That should only take a second. When it's done, restart the pc as normal. A new monitor driver will automatically be re-installed while rebooting (called "plug and play"). While it's restarting pray it works.
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Hi Shantel. I don't understand the question. I think you trying to connect two monitors to one computer. Try messing with this...right click desktop, choose display setting. On the pop up, at the bottom, click "multiple display." One monitor must be set up as "Number 1," second monitor must be set up as "number 2." Feel free to write back, I should be sitting here most of the night.
@@JimVincitore what I'm trying to say is that I'm connecting 2 monitors to one computer but monitor 2 when turned on is only showing colors and monitor 1 is blanked out and the only movement I'm seeing is the mouse . I used the VGA cable and the displayport cable
I'm no expert, but this is what I'd do. Try each monitor separately, in the plug you are using for each monitor, plug one, plug two. Here, we are just making sure each monitor works, and each plug works. After you find both work separately, Then it should be as simple as what I said in the previous comment...right click desktop and go to display setting>multiple display. if it still does not work, I'd say it could be numerous things going wrong. Start with updating monitor drivers. Use the new driver for your monitors from the company website if possible (right click windows start button>go to device manager, open monitor setting, right click monitor driver choose update driver).
If it still does not work, if you are using an old video card, I'd get a new dual monitor video card. I still have nightmare about trying to hook up dual monitors with old outdated video cards. They start at about $30.00 on Amazon, on up. Make sure the new card comes with free telephone tech help.
Be sure update the adapters too. Adapter is just the video plug you plug the monitor into. So you need to update 4 drivers, one for each adapter, one for each monitor.
Hey! Can I have some help? I got a new computer monitor yesterday but my computer doesn’t have a display port but my monitor does, however I thought if I used a hdmi from my monitor into my computer it would work which it did but it is super stuttery and laggy and I have no clue how to fix it! Any help would be appreciated
Some cables only go one way, like from computer to monitor. Also, you might need a cable with a little box on it to make the conversion from display port to hdmi.
Computer has hdmi (lower quality- maybe, there are different version of hdmi) to monitors display port. So, in general you are going from low quality hdmi on computer, to a very high quality display port monitor. If I were you, I'd put a pci-e card in your computer that has a display port, then you could go display port computer to display port monitor. Not exactlt this card, but something similar. Call Micro-center computer store and see what they recommend. www.microcenter.com/
Hello, so I just bought a Asus vg24v and I have a pc that doesn't have a display port only HDMI, can I use it without a display port or what should I do?
Hi Eyguy! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf."
I think you might need something like this.
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Thank you so much, I managed to make it work and it's an amazing monitor, 100% worth the struggle to set up and money
@@eyguy7225 bro can you help me i am in the same situation. how you managed to make it work?
Ive looked all over internet and tried several things but I think what fixed it for me was “joggling and pushing the cable in enough.” Lol so simple. Thanks!
Cool! The holes on those cables are way too small!
Back in the 1990's I taught music for eight years in my own shop. I ending up setting up a midsize recording studio, lots of used gear (this was pre-ebay days, I bought used gear through magazines ads). I remember one time I could not get any sound out of the set up. I finally called a tech at a huge company, I don't remember which one (this was pre-CZcams days). I had him on the phone, he was walking me through stuff to check, telling things to check...he had me checking the electrical plugs first. I was about age 30, I still remember saying to him like it was yesterday, "What's this do!" He calmly said, "We're checking to make sure everything is plugged in good." I said, "oh..." FYI: I had two small mixing boards. Come to find out, a mixing board I set up and forgot about years previous, for some reason I had turned all the volumes down...thirty years later, I'm still telling that story.
@@JimVincitore That's hilarious. Oh the things we learn by doing. I have many stories like that myself. Thanks again.
@@JimVincitore can you use a Hdmi to Hdmi cable or only a Hdmi to Display port cable would work?
@@sylvainh2o Whatever plugs are on your monitor and pc...that's what you use. If both have dp, use dp. Try it and sees if it works...I don't think you can fry anything. If both have hdmi, use hdmi. If one has dp and one has hdmi, find a cable on ebay or amazon (about $10.00 or so) that has a dp on one end and an hdmi on the other. I think...going from lower quality hdmi pc to higher quality dp monitor, you might need a convertor cable. A convertor cable has a dp on one end and an hdmi on the other, and also has a little black box (maybe one inch by two inch box) on the cable to do the conversion from hdmi to dp.
I agree with the hostage comment and see that that the wall texture may also be a factor for the angst and yes I do enjoy the explanation too. Thank you!
I would not recommend wiggling the cable when it is plugged in as you will eventually pull trace pads from the PCB. if you are having issues with the cable, simply dip the HDMI cable end into some IPS, (or Isopropyl ) and use an old tooth brush and scrub the cable end, as well as the female socket on your PC, monitor or TV etc. it won't short anything as it is a dielectric. Wiggling the cable like in this video can break the pin connections (traces) and you will then have a bigger problem. Cheers! and Good Luck!
GREAT INFO. HAVE EVER ACTUALLY SEEN ONE BREAK OFF? OR IS IT RUMOR?
@@JimVincitore Not a rumour, check out a CZcams channel called TheCod3r, he has repaired dozens of HDMI ports. mostly on gaming consoles, but the principal is the same. I also had this happen to a video card, one was a HDMI and the other was a Display Port.
Cool! Moral of the story is don't buy cheap cables.
Wow! That was my issue. The display port cable was not plugged completely in. Thank you kindly Mr. Vincitore.
Hi Archibald! Thank you! You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Jim
You really gotta wiggle the cable... it worked!!! bravo Mr. Vincitore.
Cool. Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
Wow!!! Thank you!! 31 Dec 2023. Did not notice this all these years. Im 55yrs old.
Welcome Aaron!
Thanks for this video. I just ordered a monitor and computer and was here wondering why the HDMI cord that comes with the monitor did not fit the CPU. Why? I needed a display port and HDMI cord. Like the one you showed.
Thanks again!
Cool! Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
Same!
So you need both lol
Thank you so Very much for this video!! I tried with VGA to HDMI. Nothing!! So going to Best Buy and get me that cable right now.. Keep you updated!
Order the cable online, wayyyyy cheaper! Amazon Basic cables work fine.
@@JimVincitore I went the same night and bought it at Best Buy hooked it up works!!!
Thank you so much, you said wiggle it to make sure they were tight and I did both ways and now my HDMI is working fine.
Cool! I got the wiggle tip from another CZcamsr! CZcams rules!
Thank you so much Sir, I have a hard time to get HDMI into the Port, with your clip I know the different, that why I can't put the cable in. Thank you so much.
Hi Sullee!
The Blue plug I think you are describing is the old fashioned "D PLUG." I think it is also called "vga plug, vga port." Port is just a fancy word for plug. Those still work great and are very reliable. I think you are saying the D Plug cable is permanently connected to your monitor, that is common. On the computer side, your older PC might already have a D plug connection port built in, all older pc's do. I still use D plugs whenever possible, they are fast and easy and always work. If not, you can get a convertor cable to connect the D plug to an hdmi or display port on the pc. Or you could install a pci card in your computer to connect the D plug cable. I'd look for a convertor cable first and see if that works, before installing a pci card. Good enough PCI cards are about $20.00, but some are real expensive, hundreds.
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Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
wait so this cable has a displayport adapter one side an a hdmi adapter on the other side?
Yes. One cord, hdi one end, dp on other end. Some have a small black box on the cable to help converting hdmi to dp. Try a straight cable, if that don't work, get the one with the black box.
I think I've seen some that plug into usb for power too. But I'm not sure.
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This video is recorded one day after my birthday
Ni Nami! Happy Birthday! Jim
@@JimVincitore thank you a lot :D
I just need to know how to switch from pc to HDMI mode from the task bar display thing but I can't find the button
I'm pretty sure it's all automatic, just plug in an hdmi cable and the video and sound goes through the hdmi cable to the monitor. USB works the same, plug in a usb device into your computer, printer, camera, etc...and the operating system knows how to route the signal. I struggled with the concept too...it's all magic behind the scenes.
Can you use this cable the other way around? As in HDMI to laptop and DisplayPort to monitor?
Hi Justin! Great question! Usually yes. But some of the new cables are one way only. Try it and see if it will work. You can't hurt nothing. Amazon Basic cables seem ok, these days I get most of my cables at Home Depot, great quality, good price...and I know some person didn't just make the cable in their basement. But if you find the right person, they might be making high quality cables. Jim
The proscan flatscreen, is that a TV? If yes, on the TV monitor, use the remote that came with the TV to select the input. Like, if you plugged the pc into "hdmi 1" on the back of the TV, on the TV you must select "hdmi 1" as the input. Use the remote to turn on the TV, and quickly press the ENTER key on the keyboard to wake up the pc. Here, eventhough you are using the TV as a monitor, you must still select the input. I deal with that daily...I am using Amazon Fire TV as monitor. They work great as monitors, but a real pain to wake up everytime the pc goes to sleep.
I bought a used omen monitor to match my other Omen monitor so I'll have a dual display. I couldn't get the second monitor to work. I did use the HDMI on the back of the monitor to the DisplayPort.. Never dawned on me to unplug it and turn off the computer and rehook it up. I tried adding it to the computer while I was already using the computer and Photoshop.
Did get it working?
@@JimVincitore yes I did and it works great.
if this old grandpa get his ah on some where😅😂🤣😭😂😂🤣
LOL! Good one! Sixty year old girlfriend has done worn me out!
@@JimVincitore you probably wiggled her display port too much
Thanks for the video, this helped when I tried to connect with a hdmi port!
me too and it said no signal
Tristan Bennett bro mines still says no signal what do I do
How do jou switch to hdmi 2
You're welcome!
Your wiggling doesn't look very healthy for the connector. An HDMI connector is sometimes only soldered to the main board (no screws) in your devices. Wiggling it around like this can make it break from the main board and it is not recommended to do like this. You should only push it straight in, but hard!
Thanks. Very helpful.
It’s works much better now.
Cool! Thank you!
the cable management is triggering my ocd
you should see my setup :facepalm:
You should see mine haha
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S E N T R Y DIAL!! -engineer tf2
Me too...
Can you do it the other way?
Yes. I think so, but you might need a convertor cable, $10.00 or so on Amazon.
Hi,
My monitor has a DisplayPort but my PC doesn’t have one. Can a HDMI to DisplayPort work with 144hz?
Hi Sway! I'm no expert on the topic. I did look it up on the web, and found comments that said "driving a DisplayPort monitor from a DVI or HDMI video card output, doesn't appear to be supported." That being said, there are different versions of HDMI, one of the newer versions might work. If I were you, I'd get a video card with a display port output plug to take full advantage of your monitors quality. Especially if you want to game at 144hz, I think you need display ports on both ends. Check out the comments below. An adapter might work, but you'll lose quality because the hdmi is not a good as the display port. I've been messing with computers since 1995, new technology is always a pain when it first comes out. Let us know your results. Jim
From the web: HDMI devices are manufactured to adhere to various versions of the specification, in which each version is given a number or letter, such as 1.0, 1.2, or 1.4b. Each subsequent version of the specification uses the same kind of cable but increases the bandwidth or capabilities of what can be transmitted over the cable.
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@@rooster4098 Well I wish I knew that before I got a DP to HDMI adapter, But can I do it with a VGA To HDMI Adapter?
Man I’m dumb. Thanks for telling to push it all the way in.
Not inserting stuff the whole way always causes electronics to fail prematurely, goes for ram, pci-e cards etc. It's a common problem.
Check out the holes in the DP plug too, they are really small. Half the size of the hdmi plug.
Thank you! Im getting a monitor with hdmi later and my dell only has displayport and vga.
Update: i used hdmi cables and bought the hdmi to displayport adapter. Works well!
Hi Amier! Great info! Thank you! You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Jim
Amier Asyraf I addded a monitor to my pc and it’s hdmi to display and all that appears is “no signal” which input do I put it in? It’s plugged into hdmi 1 but it still says that
Darkening install a driver for your hdmi onto your pc. Than try it.
@@caliking8429 how?
Can i do it the other way? Like plug the HDMI in the monitor then plug the display port in the pc?
Sure. But you might need a convertor cable.
@@JimVincitore Because my LG monitor doesn't have a display port, only HDMI and VGA.
ps- what is a convector cable?
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-- I'd put a video card in the computer with a display port, so you can run a dp cable to your monitor. So you can take advantage of the high quality monitor. There are cheaper cards, but if you are into gaming, I'd get an expensive one.
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Thatnk you sooo much i thought my computer was dead
DID YOU GET IT WORKING?
That was a week ago when it wasnt working that video fixed it
But that video is not working anymore
THANKS!!!! Helped me a TON!!!!
Cool!
Cool video buddy. You need to make more content
Hi! It was a fun video to make too! Thanks for watching! Jim
your a legend
LOL! Thank you! I never even heard of DP's till I bumped into it with those two pc's!
Bro ty so much man I just bought a dell monitor cause my monitor broke and I thought this one broke
Hi Luis! Thank you! You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Jim
Waw. It worked! It actually worked!!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I have 144hz monitor, can i use dp and hdmi at once on my pc? Btw my hdmi cable is 4k :< is it okay to use or no?
Hold ur breath if u think he has the brain capacity to answer your question.
Would it work with display port end in the monitor and hdmi end in the PC? One of my monitors only had display port support and I'm having a hard time finding a double ended display port cable lately
Hi Brandon! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf."
I think you might need something like this.
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Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Im trying to connect 3 screens. 2 screens have dp and the other has hdmi. I bought a hdmi dual adapter. Esse tially to connect to hdmis to it and plug it into the tower. Since my tower has multiple usb ports but only 1 dp and 1 hdmi on the tower. Would this cord work for me to put thw dp into thw monitor and hdmi to thw dual adapter?@JimVincitore
Great video.Thanks !
Thank you!
So can you use any hdmi cord without a vga cable? Or does it have to be like a pc hdmi cord? Jw I tried a regular spare hdmi cord I had for my tv and nothing pops up. When I plug in my vga than my display pops up.
Great question. If you use an hdmi, you do not need the vga...I'm pretty sure. I don't use the vga, it works fine. There are a few versions of hdmi, v1, v2, v3, etc. And some cables the data only flow one way. Your guess is as good as mine, I'm not a hardware tech. But ya know, now that you mention it, I have a sff pc that I can not get a signal from, it might just be the cheap hdmi cable. Cheap hdmi's off the web you never know what you are getting. Home Depot used to sell Belkin cables.
A few articles on the web talk about Windows 10 does not always working nice with display ports. And it could just be a driver problem.
I did a quick search on the web, it looks like Linux has problems with dp's too. Maybe the updated OS'es work better.
So my issue is my computer has an HDMI port and my monitor has a display port. So far the monitor is not showing anything and keeps going into power saving mode.
A convertor cable might work. There is a link in the description box. Read through some of the comments below, there are many link to different types of cable. Be sure to install the drivers on the cd that came with the monitor...hook up an old monitor to see the cd. I just thought of something...Try starting the pc in SAFE MODE, start the computer, then hold down the F8 key (I think it's F8 function key (top row of your keyboard), and your pc might be different)...see if you get a screen. Safe mode usually takes a minute or two to boot up.
How to Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode - Quick Guide
Press and hold Shift key and click Start > Power > Restart.
Click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart after you enter into Win-RE.
Press F4, F5, or F6 key to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10.
Absolute legend mate thanks
Thank you!
@@JimVincitore my monitor doesn't have an hdmi spot to plug it in it just has this cord with a blue square with holes basically at the end that connects to the monitor and pc what do I do?
Hi Sullee!
The Blue plug I think you are describing is the old fashioned "D PLUG." I think it is also called "vga plug, vga port." Port is just a fancy word for plug. Those still work great and are very reliable. I think you are saying the D Plug cable is permanently connected to your monitor, that is common. On the computer side, your older PC might already have a D plug connection port built in, all older pc's do. I still use D plugs whenever possible, they are fast and easy and always work. If not, you can get a convertor cable to connect the D plug to an hdmi or display port on the pc. Or you could install a pci card in your computer to connect the D plug cable. I'd look for a convertor cable first and see if that works, before installing a pci card. Good enough PCI cards are about $20.00, but some are real expensive, hundreds.
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Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Can you hook up your pc to your monitor by plugging the hdmi end to your computer and the displayport to the monitor (that HAS a displayport port) ? Thank you.
Yes, but you might need a convertor cable. Try it and see if it works with a regular cable first.
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I have a laptop but it doesn’t have a display port but my monitor does have ot
Hi Owen! Yep! Tnat's what I had too. I bought the cables on Amazon or ebay. They were cheap about $10.00 or so for two.
My 144 hz monitor arrived today with the DisplayPort cable but the DisplayPort cable doesent connect to my pc because the cable is too big and doesent fit. I’m using an HDMI and I really want to have 144hz. I don’t know what to do..
Hi VR! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf."
I think you might need something like this.
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Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
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@@iNsatiab1e Might need to use an convertor cable, 20 bucks on Amazon. Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
@@xdAibel300 Should be able to. Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
@Jacqueline Beese Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
@@iNsatiab1e I agree! I have a small form factor pc I got on Amazon for $100 a few years ago. Worked for a year, now nothing...no errors, no beep codes, nothing. I don't know where to start with it, I think I'm just gonna trash it...not worth the aggravation.
Will I be able to use an HDMI to HDMI cable to connect PC to my monitor by any chance?
Sure! Sorry for the delay, sometimes I don't get notified of the comments, I think if you comment from a phone or other device.
I have a display port to display port cable my pc has a display port slot and so does my monitor but there is no signs when I plug it in, how can I fix this?
Hi Calvin! I'm not sure of your question. Check your computer and monitor manuals first, that's always the best place to start. You can probably find them online too. Turn both computer and monitor off. Unplug the current monitor video cables, such as vga or hdmi cables. Double check that both computer and monitor have display ports, they look real similar to hdmi plugs. Plug in the display port cable into both computer and monitor, don't force the plug in, push in lightly. Then turn computer and monitor back on, and hope everything works, called plug and play, or plug and prey! Display port carries both video and audio, so you might not need the audio cable if you have one plugged into your monitor. Feel free to write back. Jim
what the deal with new graphics card adding on display ports instead of hdmi? i do not understand that. i just bought a amd radeon 6600 gtx that i thought it said it had four ports on it. when i got it and installed it i noticed it only had one hdmi port and the rest display ports. what gives? kind of lame i think.
Dp's are the newest plug, everything is changing to dp's. I read the dp wiki, they have been around 10+ years, but just catching on the last few years. I think they are kinda buggy, lots of people have problems with them.
Can i do it in opposite way like DP to monitor and HDMI to my computer?
Yes, for sure! But some newer cables are only one way. Try it and see if it works, can't hurt nothing. Most laptops are hdmi output to an external dp monitor.
Thank you man great work
Hi HydRa! Thanks for watching! Jim
turns out my display port wasnt all the way in, thanks 🙏
Cool. Yep, they should all have a snap in plug.
My situation is the opposite; HMDI on computer (HP) and DisplayPort on monitor (Dell).
thanks bro!!!
welcome!
will this work if I plug the display port to my monitor and HDMI to my laptop to enable 144hz refresh rate and gsync? Hope you reply! Thank you. It’s because my laptop doesn’t have a display port.
Hi Klyde! Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from hdmi to display port. If memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf."
I think you might need something like this.
HDMI to DisplayPort Converter Adapter
www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Converter-Phizli-Compliant-Dual-Mode/dp/B077JMLGMG/
Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Was wondering if it worked for you?
dude i have the same thing did u fix it if yes what did u do can you please help me out if u fixed it
Thanks dude my mom hided the hdmi and i found it then idk how to put it then i found this
Hi Javy! Very cool! Glad you got it working! Thanks for watching! Jim
Lol outsmarted Ur mom with a 5000 iq
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Thank you !!! Great information
Hi Chanel! You're welcome! Jim!
so If I use this for a second monitor would it make both monitors 30hz? probably a dumb question but wanted to make sure
I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT STUFF. BUT I'M GUESSING EACH MONITOR IS INDEPENDENTLY CONFIGURED IN THE COMPUTERS OPERATING SYSTEM. NUMBER ONE WOULD NOT EFFECT THE NUMBER TWO.
thank tou
Hi, I have a dell monitor and I wanna connect it to my Xbox, but I have none of the cords to turn on the monitor, help?
Hi Chu! I don't know anything about xbox. What kind of plugs are on the xbox and monitor?
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@@JimVincitore oh okay thank you!
@@JimVincitore Hi Jim, from that video, it says that it needs a Hdmi port but I don't have that
What if you have HDMI cable going into the back of your computer in a display port going into the back of your monitor? For some reason, I haven't been able to find anything regarding asus VG28AQ monitor in that situation, I have a Mac book pro and nothing is appearing can anyone help
Hi MCK! Yep, I have a pc I can get to work either with the dp, it worked for 6 months then quit. It was refurbished from Amazon Warehouse Sale. I don't know much about the new Macs. I started on a Power Mac back in the mid 1990's, love them though. Be sure to get the right cable, you might need the actually MAC Cable. Mac might have a different wiring configuration (I'm guessing). Because your are converting from hdmi (mac lower quality) to display port (monitor higher quality), if memory serves me, I think you'll need a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable about $20.00. Did the monitor come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf." If the monitor came with a CD, use the old monitor to install the monitor CD on the mac. Update the mac operating system. I've been using Amazon Deal of the Day TV's for monitors, $99.00, many hdmi plug, built in speakers.
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I think you might need something like this. But look for an Apple specific cable. If you live near an Apple Store, stop in and ask for a cable.
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Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
thanks bro
Cool!
Hi,
My laptop has a HDMI port and the monitor I have had a display port. Which cable should I purchase?
Hi SB! I'm no expert on the topic. I did look it up on the web, and found comments that said it will work. I suppose the same cable I used. I think I had to re-install windows to get it took work. I've been messing with computers since 1995, new technology is always a pain when it first comes out.
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can i plug hdmi to my pc and display port into my monitor
SURE! IF IT DOESN'T AUTOMATICALLY SET ITSELF UP, IF YOU ARE ON WINDOWS 10, RIGHT CLICK DESKTOP, CHOOSE DISPLAY PROPERTIES. CLICK DETECT.
I have a laptop with only hdmi, so can I use an hdmi to display port cable to connect to my display port monitor?
Yes. It should work fine with no trouble. That's why they put the hdmi plug on the laptop.
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I read online that for "pc hdmi to monitor display port," an "active adapter" is required because most DP sinks will not understand the HDMI signalling.
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Makes me furious to buy a pc and see I need this type of cable...how does an 800$ dell i7 optiplex 7060 not have an HDMI port?!
Those cables are better than hdmi
Same issue, I recently bought dell 7060 yesterday but there is no vga/hdmi and only has dp and serial port. How did you achieve it ?
hi ,
Im trying to connect my monitor with display port to the laptop with HDMI. but im not seeing any output display in the monitor.
HI CARLO! I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR TYPE OF SETUP SO I CAN'T MESS WITH IT, BUT TRY THIS...REBOOT YOUR LAPTOP WHILE THE MONITOR IS PLUGGED IN. IF IT DOESN'T AUTOMATICALLY SET ITSELF UP, IF YOU ARE ON WINDOWS 10, RIGHT CLICK DESKTOP, CHOOSE DISPLAY PROPERTIES. CLICK DETECT.
YOU MIGHT NEED A CONVERTOR CABLE TO GO FROM LAPTOP HDMI (GOOD QUALITY) TO MONITOR DISPLAY PORT (BETTER QUALITY).
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LAST I READ WINDOWS 10 DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK NICELY WITH DISPLAY PORTS. Did your monitor come with a cd, THERE IS A driver for monitor on the cd. Install it on your pc. Might be able to get the driver from their website. that's what I'd try first. DON'T LET THE WORD DRIVER SCARE YA, JUST CLICK IT TO INSTALL IT, TAKES TWO SECONDS.
IF YOU ARE ON A MAC, LOOK FOR A SPECIAL CABLE FROM APPLE.
I have Check signal cable on my computer and i don't Untherstand
Hi Loic! Does the monitor light up? Are you sure the monitor itself is OK? Try rebooting the computer, that would be the first thing to check. Is the monitor cable ok, maybe you need a new monitor cable. Write back with more details, Jim
Great video :)
Glad you enjoyed it
I need an answer its urgent Imma buy tmr a new monitor but the monitor has only hdmi port and my graphic card requires display port how to connect them?
Sweet! Just like in the video.
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Might need a cable with a small convertor built in, around $20.00. I'd try a simple cable foist and see if it works.
Thanks for the review. I just bought a Dell (2022) and connected with the HDMI cord (both ends are HDMI) to my HP EliteDesk 800 GI SFF computer I bought refurbished and I would say it's about 8 years old. Have you seen this message flash on your screen?: Not connected to HDMI. Should I be worried about this message? It comes on every time I turn on my computer. I'm thinking it isn't a problem or the guy at the computer store wouldn't have sold me DisplayPort to HDMI converter cable. Thoughts or suggestions?
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hello, so i have got an Asus Tuf F15 gaming laptop the 17inch one and i have just got an alienware AW2721D monitor thats refresh rate is 240hz whilst my laptop screen is 144hz and to get the full capacity of 240hz you need to use a display port and my computor only has hdmi so i bought a dp to hdmi cord and connected it and made sure it was tight not wiggling like you said in the video and it just wouldnt work and then ui used a normal hdmi on both ends and it worked but only gave me the 120hz so i was wondering if you could let me know what cord i need to buy inorder to get 240hz and very minimal latency like really low. This would be heavily appreciated. Sorry for the longmessage hope it makes sense
Aidan
Hi Aiden! I'm no genius when it comes to the hertz stuff. I never studied it. First, See if you can find the hertz version on your hdmi cables and plugs, yes there is a version number. Then get a good quality cable, $20.00 or so. These days Home Depot is my first place for cables, quality cables, great price. Get the correct version number of hdmi too. I'm not sure if cheap cables will do the high power hertz you are talking about. In the old days, any old cable did the job, these days -- that's not always true. Second, right click on desktop, scroll down to "display settings." On the pop up, at the bottom, click "advanced settings." At the bottom of advanced pop up, there is a place to change the hertz, see if 240 shows up in the drop down. Third, if the monitor came with a cd, install the software (driver for the monitor) on the cd into your laptop...usually a "painless install," just a couple clicks and it does what's supposed to. Then try the display setting again. If no cd, download the driver from the monitor companies website...that will be the most current version too.
I found the below webpage.
HDMI 240HZ Monitor Compatibility: A Complete Guide To Making It Work
www.onecomputerguy.com/hdmi-240hz
Can You Run 240Hz on HDMI?
Yes; you can use your 240 Hz refresh rate monitor using specific HDMI cables, for instance, HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0a, and HDMI 2.0. These cables are compatible with 1080p and 1440p but on an 8-bit monitor.
Let us know how you get it working! And I'll look into getting you dp port to work! GREAT QUESTION! TOUGH STUFF!
@@JimVincitore thankyou so much will do but do i buy a dp to hdmi cable or try and get a good quality hdmi cable as my monitor doesnt link with hdmi 2.1
Do I put the Dp port into the gpu and then the hdmi side into the monitor?
Depends on what your computer has. If both monitor and computer box both have DP, then use DP on both. DP on both ends is best quality. If your monitor has a hdmi plug, then you'll need a cable that converts DP to hdmi. HDMI is high quality, but DP is better.
Hi,my VGA port on my HP 600 g1 sff i believe it's fault it displays green colour on my monitor and tv.Even the HP logo when I turn on the computer is in colour green and then it only shows normal colour/display only on the upper right side of screen , would using a display port to HDMI converter adapter or cable fix the problem it's not VGA cable problem i tried changing VGA cables still same results.
WEIRD DISPLAYS! In my 25 years of messing with old junk pc's, I've never seen anything lik that..." colour green and then it only shows normal colour/display only on the upper right side of screen." Was your computer in a hot room, that heat dome last week in the USA breaks computers. When you turn on your pc, does it beep...beep codes are error messages. Short and long beeps, like morse code. Each company has different codes, look for charts on the web.
Try the pc with a different monitor.
Try a video card in the HP, you can get cheapy for about $20.00.
Windows 10 Display/Screen colour calibration problem
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Lifes too short to mess with an old piece of ****. I just went through that with a 25 year old lawn mower, days of aggravation trying to get it working, spent $80.00 on it last year. Then I watched a video where the guy said he's happy if he gets 5-10 years out of a mower. I just bought a new mower.
I have an hp Z620 workstation that i'm trying to connect to a proscan flatscreen. I have an adapter i plugged into the graphics port to plug an hdmi into, with the other end going into the proscan hdmi. There's also a wifi stick plugged into the front of the desktop, and the tv source is on hdmi. The friend i bought the desktop from said that is how it's done, but i see 'no signal' on the tv screen (no matter what source i put it on). Last night i tried to connect the hdmi to my vizio instead and put that on hdmi. 'No signal', again. This morning i wiggled the adapter to make sure it was good and still, 'no signal'. My friend is coming next weekend to see what's up. Any suggestions on what i might be missing, before then?
The proscan flatscreen, is that a TV? If yes, on the TV monitor, use the remote that came with the TV to select the input. Like, if you plugged the pc into "hdmi 1" on the back of the TV, on the TV you must select "hdmi 1" as the input. Use the remote to turn on the TV, and quickly press the ENTER key on the keyboard to wake up the pc. Here, eventhough you are using the TV as a monitor, you must still select the input. I deal with that daily...I am using Amazon Fire TV as monitor. They work great as monitors, but a real pain to wake up everytime the pc goes to sleep. Sometimes it takes me a couple minutes to turn on the monitor and wake up the pc just at the right time so I get the pc desktop...it's a real pain.
@@JimVincitore
Yes, the proscan is a tv and i had it on hdmi, of course. I did not know about the keyboard part. I will try it later on tonight and let you know what happened. Thank you.
If that is not the problem, make sure you inatall the proscan cd drivers on the pc, don't rely on the ones built into the OS, Windows 10 Pro.
The proscan Tv is plugged into house electricity right? And the hdmi cable plugged in the tv "hdmi 1 input?" Sounds like an expensive tv, there might be different hdmi inputs and outputs. Does it work as a normal TV? Might have been damaged in shipping. I have heard of CPU's popping out in shipping. Try the pc with an old monitor if you can. Some adapters are one way signal (not bi-directional)...is it the correct adapter? The adapter might need power from the usb or wall outlet.
Is there a display port outlet on the pc? Try connecting the pc to the Tv using a display port cable.
hello . i have an hp laptop and it has a display port. I try to connect laptop to a TV via a dp to hdmi cable. but i can not get the display from TV . no signal occurs. What is the problem ? do i need driver for this in my lp. can you help at this point?
Hi Furkan!
FIRST. On the TV INPUT, make sure it is "from pc." There is an INPUT BUTTON THE THE TV REMOTE. Push the input button on the remote, you should get a list of different inputs. Here, TV input can be, hdmi 1, hdmi 2, hdmi 3, composite cables from a vcr, dvd player, etc etc.
Second. Video from a laptop to tv should work easily. I think on laptops, the external out dp works without any additional configuration inside Windows.
Third. Cheap cables rarely work these days. Be sure to get the right cable, usually around $20.00, because your are converting from display port to hdmi. Some cable are one way only. Also, dp and hdmi have version numbers, check the version of the cable. Not like the old days anymore when any ol' cable will work... try to find a cable with a small convertor box built into the cable. Did the TV come with a manual? The manual should have a section on that stuff, or look for the manual online, search for "my-monitor-name.pdf."
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I think on laptops, the external out dp works without any additional configuration inside Windows. But check the settings in Windows. Right click on desktop > choose Display Settings. At the botton, click the DETECT BUTTON. Also, at the bottom of the Display Settings pop up, at the botton, click ADVANCED SETTINGS. aT THE TOP IN CHOOSE DISPLAY, SEE IF THE tv SHOWS UP IN THE DROP DOWN.
Lifes too short...Just buy a tv with a DisplayPort.
Feel free to write back and let us know how you got it working! Jim
Try this too. Make sure you press the enter key many times on the laptop when you select input on the tv remote. If you don't hit it just right, it won't recognize it. You got to keep the pc awake to connect to tv. I deal with that 50 times per day...I use Amazon TV's as monitors and they constantly go black on me.
I do not understand. why ı have to press enter key in my laptop whilemaking conf. on tv?@@JimVincitore
@@JimVincitore Thanks a lot Jim. but i did what you said. and the result is negative.
Thank you…
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i got this but there’s no hole for my hdmi cord
Hi Mia! What's on the other end? A "BLUE-D plug" (also called vga)?
My monitor came with dp and hdmi cables. I plugged both but i can't hear audio on my PC. Any help?
My monitor Is an omen 25 144 hz
DID THE MONITOR COME WITH A CD? THAT'S THE DRIVER FOR YOUR MONITOR. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE DRIVERS FROM THE MONITOR COMPANY WEBSITE TOO. LOAD THE DRIVER ONTO YOUR COMPUTER, IT'S EASY, JUST CLICK YES A COUPLE TIMES AND YOUR DONE. REBOOT TOO. GET A GOOD QUALITY CABLE TOO. I USUALLY GO THE HOME DEPOT FOR CABLES THESE DAYS. SOME CABLES ARE ONLY ONE WAY, INFO ONLY TRAVELS ONE WAY. THE OLD DAYS OF ANY-O-CABLE WILL WORK ARE LONG GONE.
IN THE CONTROL PANEL, THERE IS A SOUND ICON. CLICK ON IT, I THINK THE MONITOR SHOULD SHOW UP THERE.
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If I have Xbox series s connect to a alien ware monitor with 240 hz with that cable will I run 240 ?
I don't know. That's over my head! And I never used an XBox or alien, they are real cool though. But my best guess. I think DP is supposed to be the best cable out there, so it should able to handle 240.
There is a pink and green chart about half way down the page, that might help you answer your questions.
Display Port
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I have a smart tv with only hdmi port and my cpu with display port what can i do for connect cpu with my tv for make tv as monitor
You can buy a DisplayPort to HDMI cable. Just make sure that you buy a cable that supports the resolution of your TV. Most cables usually support up to 1080p. But if your TV supports higher than 1080P and you want that higher resolution, the cable will need to support it as well. All this info should be listed in the product specifications.
hey Jim i have a laptop which is 144hz and recently bought a monitor which is 240hz when i connect it it shows no signal on my monitor I'm connecting it using a display port to HDMI cable is it the right way I'm doing it can you please guide me. Hope you reply! Thank you.
I'm don't know about the hertz stuff, but I think it should work. try, right click on desktop, choose display setting at the bottom of the menu. On the DISPLAY POP UP, AT THE BOTTOM CLICK THE DETECT BUTTON.
Is the monitor an Amazon Fire TV?
@@JimVincitore hi thanks for replying yes I'll surely try that out
@@JimVincitore its an Samsung 240hz gaming monitor
Be sure to install the driver that came with monitor, cd or from the website. I'm guesing, but it's probably a dp problem.
Doesn’t work when you need to put the display port into the monitor and the hdmi into the computer
For real. I just got a computer and it is hdmi. I thought the monitor was hdmi but says dp in. It won’t work?
@@prdeacon974 ikr
I just unboxed the computer and had a big monitor ready too. Gotta get a new darn monitor.
How about if my monitor has DVI and computer HDMI? WIll Adapter work?
There are a couple different dvi plugs, just match up the little spikes inside the plug
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Mine says It ain’t tunable
New one on me too. I looked around the web, "tunable" looks like a common tv error. I'm guessing here, but I think your monitor can also be used as a TV, so you get the tunable error because it's not connected to a cable tv box. If your monitor has a remote control, press the input button, then select PC on the menu.
@@JimVincitore my neighbor actually got me a computer tower and it fixed my monitor! but ty!
Thanks for watching! Jim
When buying the cable, is there a need to look out for whether the cable is uni or bidirectional?
Just make sure it works in the direction you need it to work.
Hello, don’t know if you remember me I was the guy who has the Alienware monitor and I’m trying to get it to go 240hz and I have done some research but was wondering if you could give me a link to a HDMI 2.0 cable that does 240hz as I don’t know really where to look. Thanks so much I would appreciate it so much if you could.
Try calling Microcenter. It is a nationwide computer store. I have shopped there for 30 years. Their salespeople are always tech knowledgeable. Every store also has a tech repair shop. Try to talk with someone so you get the correct cable.
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I’m confused I have a dell computer somebody gave me and it turns on but I just need a type of plug do I just need the display port and hdmi
use what ya got. If the pc is hdmi, use hdmi. If the pc is dp, use dp. Same goes for the monitor. DP is better quality, but hdmi is great too and seems to work better for most.
If you're close to a HomeDepot, they got great cables at a good price.
@@JimVincitore I’m still confused tho how do I go about the hdmi because I have one but I don’t understand I thought I needed more cords or I needed the DisplayPort but if I don’t how do I just use the hdmi
@@glassface2034 you only need one cord from the pc to the monitor.
@@JimVincitore is the monitor a type of box or something sb gave me this and it’s just came with the computer we’re do I buy a monitor
There seems to be two types of cable, active and passive is there any chance that one should use an active cable?
I have a monitor that tells me to connect both. I don't have a dp cable But I do have a hdmi. The monitor isn't working with just the hdmi do I need to buy a dp cable?
what pc, make and model. i'll check it out.
@@JimVincitore sorry I meant monitor* it's the lenovo g27c-10
this guy says you need the display port cable to get the 165mhz.
i'm looking for the manual online.
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I'm not into the gaming thing, but maybe it wants both cables so it can transfer data, video, audio, as fast as possible...but I'm guessing.
@@JimVincitore i mean the monitor works but it stays in standby mode. btw thx for answering so quickly
Both of them are the same thing what do I do?
get a cable that matches, dp on both ends or hdmi's. dp on both is the best of the best for video and sound quality. Basic cables are around $10.00.
Ty. Really helped.
Hi Ty! You're welcome! Jim
What if you did it the other way around? I have a desktop that don't have a displayport, so I would then use a cable like that but with the hdmi from the PC and the Displayport into the monitor, do you know if that would work?
I think it will, but you might need a converter cable. converts from hdmi to display port.
I just had mine, I ordered the same thing and never knew anything about input/output. It didn't work because the HDMI should be plugged in the monitor and the displayport in the laptop. Sad to say, my monitor is old and doesn't have hdmi at the same time, my laptop is newer and doesn't have displayport, only hdmi. I find it hard to look for an adapter for both ends from where I live. I think I have to buy a newer monitor, I guess. Huhu...
What did you do btw? Thanks
Screen still black. I can’t instal new drivers if my screen is black 😢
I dont have a displayport in my laptop but i have one in my 280hz monitor, i play with a good fps but the game is not smooth at all ! What should i but
I'M NOT REALLY INTO THAT STUFF. BUT DID THE MONITOR COME WITH A CD WITH DRIVERS ON IT, OR CAN YOU DOWNLOAD DRIVERS FOR THE MONITOR FROM THEIR WEBSITE. THE DRIVERS INSTALL ON THE LAPTOP, TO GET MAXIMUM USE FROM MONITOR. I'D START THERE. NEXT, YOU MIGHT FIDDLE WITH THE REFRESH RATE. CLICK ON DESKTOP, CHOOSE DISPLAY SETTINGS, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POP UP CLICK ADVANCED SETTINGS. AT THE BOTTOM OF THAT POP UP IN THE REFRESH RATE.
DOES THE MONITOR HAVE AN HDMI PLUG? IF YES, TRY A REGULAR HDMI CABLE TO CONNECT LAPTOP TO MONITOR.
LAPTOP HDMI IS LOWER QUALITY THAN MONITOR DISPLAY PORT. SO THE CONVERSION FROM HDMI TO DP IS PROBABLY MESSING THINGS UP. TRY A POWERED CONVERSION CABLE THAT PLUGS INTO THE WALL ELECTRICITY OR USB PORT TO GET POWER. ALSO, THESE DAYS LOTS OF CABLES ARE ONE WAY, SO BE SURE YOU ARE USING A QUALITY CABLE -- HDMI LAPTOP TO DP MONITOR. CHEAP CABLE ARE JUNK. DON'T BUY CHEAP CABLES (I HAVE BOUGHT CHEAP CABLE YEARS AGO, BUT WOULD NEVER DO IT NOW). FOR CABLES, I USUALLY TRY HOME DEPOT FIRST.
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I have all my cords plugged in and it still says “no signal” I don’t know what I’m doing wrong
Make sure you have the right cable, some only go one way. You might need a convertor cable. Windows 10 does not always work with the display port, I think it's might be a driver issue.
@@JimVincitore I’ll check up on it, Ty!
I have been trying, and I can't get any video and the hdmi of my pc es broken, so I saw it had a DP port, and my monitor had a hdmi port
So bought a cable and I am not getting any video :(
Maybe get a cheap pci-e card with hdmi, you can always return it if that's not the problem.
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The DP port to monitor hdmi port should work though, probably a software thing. Your OS not sending video out your display port. From what I've read, Windows 10 has problems with DP's.
@@JimVincitore thanks I'll try te get something :)
@@JimVincitore but how do I fix that Windows error if I can't get any video?
This evening I tried to install a new Dell monitor S2421H to my daughters Optiplex 3010 desktop by HDMI cable. It wasn't being detected. I will try jiggling it and hopefully all will be well. I'm at my witts end on why its not working.
Are both hdmi plugs? Try turning both off pc and monitor, plug in the cable on both ends, then turn on monitor, the computer. Worth a try....
Make sure the power is turned on on the monitor, and power plug is in the wall plug (don't laugh, I've done some pretty silly things with computers in my time). Monitor might be broke from factory. Rare.
If that don't work, trying starting the pc in "safe mode." Safe mode turns off all unnecessary stuff inside the pc (when you restart the pc, it goes back to normal). To get to safe mode, restart the pc, quickly hold down ( don't just press the F8, you got to hold it dow,n) the F8 function key (it's above the 9 and 0 button). If you get a display, you should see Safe mode in each corner. Next, while in safe mode, right click Windows start button (bottom left), choose computer management from menu. In computer mgt, click device manager. In device manager on right pane, click monitor. Right click the monitor name (will name of old mnitor or the new one), choose update driver. That should only take a second. When it's done, restart the pc as normal. While it's restarting pray it works.
If that don't work, trying starting the pc in "safe mode." Safe mode turns off all unnecessary stuff inside the pc (when you restart the pc, it goes back to normal). To get to safe mode, restart the pc, quickly hold down ( don't just press the F8, you got to hold it dow,n) the F8 function key (it's above the 9 and 0 button). If you get a display, you should see Safe mode in each corner. Next, while in safe mode, right click Windows start button (bottom left), choose computer management from menu. In computer mgt, click device manager. In device manager on right pane, click monitor. Right click the monitor name (will name of old monitor or the new one), choose uninstall device (sometimes, in the old days, when connecting a different monitor, pc's would get confused and keep both monitor drivers in there, and you could only see both in safe mode, that would cause all kinds of weird problems). That should only take a second. When it's done, restart the pc as normal. A new monitor driver will automatically be re-installed while rebooting (called "plug and play"). While it's restarting pray it works.
Feel free to write back if that stuff don't work. Please let us know your results. Thanks for watching! Jim
What if it’s the opposite where the monitor is display port and PC is hdmi? Will this still work?
I'm not sure. Video might, hdmi also sends audio. You might need a convertor cable. If it was me, I'd plug it in and try it.
Did it work?
Did it work?
problem is my pc has neither an hdmi port nor a display port
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What if one monitor keeps showing colors but isn't connected to the other ?
Hi Shantel. I don't understand the question. I think you trying to connect two monitors to one computer. Try messing with this...right click desktop, choose display setting. On the pop up, at the bottom, click "multiple display." One monitor must be set up as "Number 1," second monitor must be set up as "number 2." Feel free to write back, I should be sitting here most of the night.
@@JimVincitore what I'm trying to say is that I'm connecting 2 monitors to one computer but monitor 2 when turned on is only showing colors and monitor 1 is blanked out and the only movement I'm seeing is the mouse . I used the VGA cable and the displayport cable
I'm no expert, but this is what I'd do. Try each monitor separately, in the plug you are using for each monitor, plug one, plug two. Here, we are just making sure each monitor works, and each plug works. After you find both work separately, Then it should be as simple as what I said in the previous comment...right click desktop and go to display setting>multiple display. if it still does not work, I'd say it could be numerous things going wrong. Start with updating monitor drivers. Use the new driver for your monitors from the company website if possible (right click windows start button>go to device manager, open monitor setting, right click monitor driver choose update driver).
If it still does not work, if you are using an old video card, I'd get a new dual monitor video card. I still have nightmare about trying to hook up dual monitors with old outdated video cards. They start at about $30.00 on Amazon, on up. Make sure the new card comes with free telephone tech help.
Be sure update the adapters too. Adapter is just the video plug you plug the monitor into. So you need to update 4 drivers, one for each adapter, one for each monitor.
Do i have to buy an adapter or this cable is good? Please answer because i need to know this
Adapter is better
Hey! Can I have some help? I got a new computer monitor yesterday but my computer doesn’t have a display port but my monitor does, however I thought if I used a hdmi from my monitor into my computer it would work which it did but it is super stuttery and laggy and I have no clue how to fix it! Any help would be appreciated
Some cables only go one way, like from computer to monitor. Also, you might need a cable with a little box on it to make the conversion from display port to hdmi.
Computer has hdmi (lower quality- maybe, there are different version of hdmi) to monitors display port. So, in general you are going from low quality hdmi on computer, to a very high quality display port monitor. If I were you, I'd put a pci-e card in your computer that has a display port, then you could go display port computer to display port monitor. Not exactlt this card, but something similar. Call Micro-center computer store and see what they recommend. www.microcenter.com/
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