Xtreme PC Compatibility with Different Video Standards
Objectives
This document covers the different monitor interfaces existing and the compatibility with Chip PC EX thin-client products.
DESCRIPTION
Connector Picture | Standard | Chip PC Support | Adapter |
| VGA: This connector provides only ANALOG video signals. This is the native interface for Xtreme PC thin-clients. | Yes | N/A |
| DVI-I: This connector provides both ANALOG and DIGITAL video signals. | Yes | Yes |
| DVI-D: This connector provides only DIGITAL video signals. | No | N/A |
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DFP: This connector provides only DIGITAL video signals. | No | N/A |
| ADC (Apple Display Connector) : This is a proprietary connector developed by Apple Computers. This connector provides both ANALOG and DIGITAL video signals along with USB and power. | Yes | Yes |
| MDA/CGA/EGA:This connector type was used by MDA, CGA, and EGA capable graphics adapters. | No | N/A |
| Apple Monitor Connector: This connector provides only ANALOG video signals. | No | N/A |
- Pinouts for a VGA connector
Pin | Function |
1 | Red |
2 | Green |
3 | Blue |
4 | Not Connected |
5 | Ground (Analog)/Self Test |
6 | Red Return (Ground) |
7 | Green Return (Ground) |
8 | Blue Return (Ground) |
9 | +5V |
10 | Digital Ground/Sync Return |
11 | Digital Ground |
12 | SDA (DDC Data) |
13 | Horizontal Sync |
14 | Vertical Sync |
15 | SCL (DDC Clock) |
- Pinouts for a DVI-I connector
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
1 | T.M.D.S. Data2- | 13 | T.M.D.S. Data3+ |
2 | T.M.D.S. Data2+ | 14 | +5V Power |
3 | T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield | 15 | ground (for +5V) |
4 | T.M.D.S. Data4- | 16 | Hot Plug Detect |
5 | T.M.D.S. Data4+ | 17 | T.M.D.S. Data0- |
6 | DDC Clock | 18 | T.M.D.S. Data0+ |
7 | DDC Data | 19 | T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield |
8 | Analog Vertical Sync | 20 | T.M.D.S. Data5- |
9 | T.M.D.S. Data1- | 21 | T.M.D.S. Data5+ |
10 | T.M.D.S. Data1+ | 22 | T.M.D.S. Clock Shield |
11 | T.M.D.S Data1/3 Shield | 23 | T.M.D.S. Clock+ |
12 | T.M.D.S. Data3- | 24 | T.M.D.S. Clock- |
MicroCross Pins |
Pin | Function |
C1 | Analog Red Video Out |
C2 | Analog Green Video Out |
C3 | Analog Blue Video Out |
C4 | Analog Horizontal Sync |
C5 | Analog Common Ground Return |
Legend DDC = Display Data Channel T.M.D.S. = Transition Minimized Differential Signal |
- Pinouts for a DVI-D connector
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
1 | T.M.D.S. Data2- | 13 | T.M.D.S. Data3+ |
2 | T.M.D.S. Data2+ | 14 | +5V Power |
3 | T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield | 15 | Ground (for +5V) |
4 | T.M.D.S. Data4- | 16 | Hot Plug Detect |
5 | T.M.D.S. Data4+ | 17 | T.M.D.S. Data0- |
6 | DDC Clock | 18 | T.M.D.S. Data0+ |
7 | DDC Data | 19 | T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield |
8 | Not Connected | 20 | T.M.D.S. Data5- |
9 | T.M.D.S. Data1- | 21 | T.M.D.S. Data5+ |
10 | T.M.D.S. Data1+ | 22 | T.M.D.S. Clock Shield |
11 | T.M.D.S Data1/3 Shield | 23 | T.M.D.S. Clock+ |
12 | T.M.D.S. Data3- | 24 | T.M.D.S. Clock- |
Legend DDC = Display Data Channel T.M.D.S. = Transition Minimized Differential Signal |
Recommended Adapter:
Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Partnumber: F2E4162
Price: $9.5 - $18
Product Features:
- Package: (Retail)
- Package detail: 1 x Adapter
- Technical information
- Product Type: DVI to VGA Analog Adapter
- Connector types: 1 x DVI-I Analog (female) to HD DB-15 (male) Adapter
- Compatibility: PC, Mac
- Usage Environment: This Adapter converts a DVI-I Analog Plug to a, VGA Plug (HD15M)
- Pinouts for a DFP connector
|
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
1 | TX1+ | 11 | TX2+ |
2 | TX1- | 12 | TX2- |
3 | SHLD1 | 13 | SHLD2 |
4 | SHLDC | 14 | SHLD0 |
5 | TXC+ | 15 | TX0+ |
6 | TXC- | 16 | TX0- |
7 | Ground | 17 | Not Connected |
8 | +5V | 18 | HPD |
9 | Not Connected | 19 | DDCDAT |
10 | Not Connected | 20 | DDCCLK |
- Pinouts for aADC connector
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
1 | 25V Supply | 16 | T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield |
2 | 25V Supply | 17 | T.M.D.S. Data3- |
3 | LED | 18 | T.M.D.S. Data3+ |
4 | T.M.D.S. Data0- | 19 | DDC Clock |
5 | T.M.D.S. Data0+ | 20 | Clock Return |
6 | T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield | 21 | USB Data+ |
7 | T.M.D.S. Data5- | 22 | USB Data- |
8 | T.M.D.S. Data5+ | 23 | USB Return |
9 | DDC Data | 24 | T.M.D.S. Data2- |
10 | Vertical Sync | 25 | T.M.D.S. Data2+ |
11 | 25V Return | 26 | T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield |
12 | 25V Return | 27 | T.M.D.S. Data4- |
13 | Soft Power | 28 | T.M.D.S. Data4+ |
14 | T.M.D.S. Data1- | 29 | Clock+ |
15 | T.M.D.S. Data1+ | 30 | Clock- |
MicroCross Pins |
Pin | Function |
C1 | Analog Blue Video |
C2 | Analog Green Video |
C3 | Analog Horizontal Sync |
C4 | Analog Red Video |
C5 | Analog RGB Return and DDC Return |
Legend DDC = Display Data Channel T.M.D.S. = Transition Minimized Differential Signal USB = Universal Serial Bus |
- Pinouts for MDA, CGA, or EGA connectors
Pin | Function MDA | Function CGA | Function EGA |
1 | Ground | Ground | Ground |
2 | Ground | Ground | Red Intensity |
3 | Not Connected | Red | Red |
4 | Not Connected | Green | Green |
5 | Not Connected | Blue | Blue |
6 | Intensity | Intensity | Green Intensity |
7 | Mono Video | Not Connected | Blue Intensity |
8 | Horizontal Sync | Horizontal Sync | Horizontal Sync |
9 | Vertical Sync | Vertical Sync | Vertical Sync |
- Pinouts for an Apple Monitor connector
Pin | Function |
1 | Red Ground |
2 | Red Video Signal |
3 | Composite Sync Signal |
4 | ID1 |
5 | Green Video Signal |
6 | Green Ground |
7 | ID2 |
8 | Not Connected |
9 | Blue Video Signal |
10 | ID3 |
11 | Ground for CSYNC & VSYNC |
12 | Vertical Sync Signal |
13 | Blue Ground |
14 | HSYNC Ground |
15 | Horizontal Sync Signal |