While this technology is still in use today, it’s rapidly being replaced by newer interfaces likeDVIandHDMI.
The picture above is an example of a cable showing all 15 pins.
Each and every pin has its own function.
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Computer Hopehas more information on the purpose of the other twelve pins.
Male vs Female VGA Connections
All types of computer cables take on a specific gendermale or female.
A male cable is one that has its connections protruding, or sticking out of the cable.
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VGA cables are no different.
The picture at the top of this page shows one with two male ends.
It can be confusing to understand what jot down of converter you need.
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Do you need a VGA to DVI, or a DVI to VGA converter?
An HDMI to DVI converter, or is it called DVI to HDMI?
Keep reading for some clarification.
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Both of these converters are readily available online and at electronic stores.
DVI to VGA converters are usually DVI male to VGA female converters.
These types of converters are easy to find and relatively inexpensive.
VGA to DVIconverters also exist, but can be rather expensive and hard to find.
For example, this is common with HDMI to VGA converters.
Similar to DVI replacing VGA, mini-DVI is more widely used than mini-VGA.
Windows 11,Windows 10, andWindows 8users can do this throughStartup Settingsvia theEnable low-resolution videooption.
It’s listed asEnable VGA Modein Windows XP.
