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Small USB-C dummy plug with matte black finish

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB-C Virtual Display Adapter 1920x1080@60Hz

SKU CH-ZRRG-MMH75

A USB-C dummy plug emulates a 1920x1080@60Hz monitor to keep GPU output active for remote access, mining and headless servers

  • Acts as a virtual monitor so the GPU keeps outputting video without a physical screen
  • Pre-set EDID data delivers stable 1920x1080@60Hz output for smooth headless operation
  • Compact USB-C dummy plug works instantly with no driver installation required
  • Prevents GPU sleep, resolution reset and remote desktop black-screen problems
  • Ideal for remote control, cloud servers, virtual machines, mining rigs and unattended workstations

USB-C Virtual Display Adapter

The SMUGDESK USB-C Virtual Display Adapter is a headless ghost display emulator that simulates a connected monitor through built-in EDID data. It is designed for users who need their graphics card to maintain active video output without a physical display attached. Typical scenarios include remote desktop access, virtual machine hosting, crypto mining rigs and unattended workstations. The compact Type-C plug requires no drivers and works immediately upon insertion.

Pre-set 1920x1080@60Hz EDID

The adapter ships with pre-configured DDC and EDID data locked to a stable 1920x1080 resolution at 60Hz refresh rate. This fixed profile tricks the GPU into keeping the display pipeline active, preventing automatic resolution drops, GPU sleep states and the black-screen errors that often plague headless remote sessions. Because the emulator handles the handshake entirely in hardware, there is no software to install or configure on the host machine.

Check Type-C video output support

Before ordering, verify that the USB-C port you intend to use supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode or native video output, as the adapter relies on a live video signal from the graphics subsystem. Ports limited to data or power delivery only will not activate the emulator. Confirm your operating system recognises a connected display when a real monitor is attached to the same port, ensuring the GPU can drive the virtual EDID provided by this plug.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the USB-C virtual display adapter need any firmware updates or driver maintenance over time?

No driver software is required and the EDID data is pre-set, so there is no firmware or driver maintenance needed.

What resolution and refresh-rate ceiling limits sustained headless operation?

The adapter is preconfigured for a stable 1920x1080 output at 60Hz, which is the maximum supported resolution and refresh rate.

How much heat or power does the dummy plug generate during continuous all-day use?

The compact Type-C plug has no active cooling and draws minimal bus power, so heat and power consumption stay negligible during constant operation.

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