[towen]

Does this describe the connecter/converter needed to run a second monitor with a VGA connector from the Mac Pro 2008’s DVI-I port?

The name at Amazon’s site is:
M/F DVI-I 24+5 to 15 VGA Converter Adapter for LCD HDTV

Amazon.com: M/F DVI-I 24+5 to 15 VGA Converter Adapter for LCD HDTV: Electronics


I know a DVI-1 to VGA converter is needed, but am unfamiliar with the “24+5 to 15” designation in the name. I’m about to order the “Zoom H2” recorder from Amazon, and was about to ask them to pop one of these connectors into the box, but just wanted to check with you folks to make sure it’s the right one. Apple’s $20 variety seems like overkill.

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[towen]

This seems to be the right connector.

My question was answered elsewhere with the following:
the 24 + 5 on the DVI end means there are 24 main pins and then 4 pins surrounding a big 5th pin ( the + 5) basically what that is is the big blade pin in the center of the 4 pins will do Digital signal while the 4 outer pins take care of analog signal. the 15 (24+5 to 15) is the VGA, 15 pins in a VGA connector.

So I went ahead and ordered it. Just thought I'd post this here to save any unnecessary response -- and information for others.

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[mduell]

Looks like the right thing since it has the 4+1 analog pins.