Cable/Adapter (Continued)

Name

Description

 

DVI-to-HDMI adapter

Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on

 

 

the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or

 

 

connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on

 

 

the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box.

 

 

NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must

 

 

connect the green audio cable to enable the

 

 

speakers.

 

VGA-to-DVI-I cable

Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the

 

 

back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects

 

 

a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of

 

 

the computer, TV, or set-top box.

NOTE: When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal converts only video data, not audio data. A separate audio connection is not necessary when you use an HDMI signal, because an HDMI signal can convert both video and audio data.

High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

If your monitor supports HDCP, it can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is available in many sources, such as Blu-ray Disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. If you do not have an HDCP-enabled monitor, you may see a black screen or a lower resolution picture when playing high-definition protected content. Your computer graphic card and monitor must both support HDCP to display protected content.

Connecting the Audio Cable

Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration.

Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may vary