Displays HDMI/DVI-D

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  1. KD88

    KD88 Minimodder

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    I have just bought a BenQ E2220HD monitor (my first flat screen) but as usual it doesn't come with either an HDMI or DVI-D cable.

    My graphics card (4850) only has DVI-D ports but my motherboard also has an HDMI port. Am I right in thinking I can only connect the monitor to the GPU, and the display ports on the m/b are only for the on board graphics.
     
    KD88, 5 May 2010
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  2. bulldogjeff

    bulldogjeff The modding head is firmly back on.

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    Once you install a GPU it'll take over and disable the onboard graphics
     
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  3. Ramzie

    Ramzie What's a Dremel?

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    Correct. You would want the DVI cable connected between your monitors DVI in and one of your graphics card's DVI outs.
     
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  4. KD88

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    Ok got that, so what could I possibly use the HDMI port on the m/b for?
     
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