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Compact white adapter with Mini DisplayPort male and DVI-I female connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH MDP2DVI Mini DisplayPort to DVI audio video converter 1920x1200 1080p

SKU CH-8NC3-B1HZX MPN MDP2DVI

Connects a DVI monitor to a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt source at up to 1920x1200 resolution

  • First connector1x DVI-I female
  • Second connector1x Mini DisplayPort male
  • Product typeMini DisplayPort to DVI
  • DetailsMaximum Resolution: 1920 × 1200 / 1080p
  • Key featuresThe StarTech.com MDP2DVI Mini DisplayPort DVI Adapter Cable
  • Product weight0.1
  • Connect a DVI display to a Mini DisplayPort PC or Mac
  • Works with Surface Pro and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops
  • Passive Single Link DP++ Dual-mode DisplayPort adapter
  • Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p
  • Thunderbolt to DVI compatible for direct laptop connection

Connect DVI displays to Mini DisplayPort

The StarTech MDP2DVI adapter links a DVI monitor to any PC or Mac that provides a Mini DisplayPort output. It uses a passive single-link design that relies on the source device's DP++ dual-mode signalling, so no external power is required. Resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p are supported for everyday office and video playback tasks.

Passive single-link DP++ operation

Because the adapter is passive, it works only with graphics outputs that implement dual-mode DisplayPort signalling; it will not convert a pure DisplayPort-only signal without that capability. The DVI-I female connector accepts both digital and analogue DVI cables, while the Mini DisplayPort male plug fits directly into the host port or a Thunderbolt port that carries DisplayPort video. No driver installation is needed on Windows or macOS.

Suits users with DP++ Mini DisplayPort sources

This unit is intended for anyone connecting an existing DVI monitor to a laptop or desktop that has a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port supporting dual-mode output. Buyers whose source lacks DP++ signalling, who need resolutions above 1920x1200, or who require active conversion for longer cable runs should look at an active adapter instead.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameMDP2DVI
Product typeMini DisplayPort to DVI
Ports & slots
First connector1x DVI-I female
Second connector1x Mini DisplayPort male
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size206 × 48 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

Will the passive DP++ adapter itself need replacing over time?

The passive Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter has no active electronics or moving parts, so it does not require scheduled replacement.

What resolution ceiling appears first when driving a display continuously?

The adapter is limited to 1920x1200 or 1080p maximum resolution, which is the first constraint under sustained use.

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or draw extra power during all-day operation?

As a passive Single Link DP++ device, it draws minimal power from the Mini DisplayPort source and produces no measurable heat.

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