Need an adapter from new Mac Pro HDMI to Dual Link DVI with Apple Cinema Display

Currently, I am running my brand new Mac Pro with a couple of older displays that both need dual link DVI. I am using 2 Thunderbolt ports to drive them. Everything looks great but I would like to try to drive these older displays with the HDMI outputs on the Mac Pro. This is the adapter I am currently using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7FSVTL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Is there another adapter that will work as well for the HDMI ports on the Mac Pro?

Thanks.

Mac Pro, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 7:42 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2023 8:46 AM

There are two cases: 1920 wide and less, over 1920 wide.


For 1920 wide or less, you can use an adapter from HDMI to Single-Link DVI for less money. HDMI and DVI are both 5 Volt signal levels and compatible signals. The adapter for single-link DVI from HDMI is 'just wires'.


For over 1920 wide, the interface splits into two sets of color signal-pairs and requires a Dual-Link adapter like the one you have or a very similar one. Or an adapter from HDMI to Dual-Link DVI (rare and more expensive).




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the difference is whether the center six pins (medium blue) are active. They are required for display wider than 1920 wide (dual-Link DVI).



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Jul 11, 2023 8:46 AM in response to rosindabow

There are two cases: 1920 wide and less, over 1920 wide.


For 1920 wide or less, you can use an adapter from HDMI to Single-Link DVI for less money. HDMI and DVI are both 5 Volt signal levels and compatible signals. The adapter for single-link DVI from HDMI is 'just wires'.


For over 1920 wide, the interface splits into two sets of color signal-pairs and requires a Dual-Link adapter like the one you have or a very similar one. Or an adapter from HDMI to Dual-Link DVI (rare and more expensive).




graphic from Wikipedia, drag and drop on preview to see larger


the difference is whether the center six pins (medium blue) are active. They are required for display wider than 1920 wide (dual-Link DVI).



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