Plugable Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (Passive)
SKU: MDPM-VGAF
List Price : $14.95
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Features
- MINI DP TO VGA—Converts mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt 2) output on your Apple or Windows laptop or Desktop to a VGA output to enable connection to a VGA monitor
- SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS—Supports VGA displays up to 1920x1200 resolution including 1920x1080 (1080P) at 60Hz refresh rate
- SIMPLE INSTALLATION—No installation software or drivers required; just plug and play
- COMPATIBILITY—Passive adapter is compatible with Thunderbolt 2 or Mini DisplayPort output ports. Not a bidirectional adapter. Please note that the host system's graphics processor and the connected VGA display need to support the desired resolution
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support
Plugable's Mini DisplayPort to VGA passive adapter (MDPM-VGAF) allows you to connect from a Thunderbolt 2 or Mini Dual-Mode DisplayPort (DP++) output on your laptop, desktop, or tablet to virtually any VGA-enabled display.
Passive adapters rely on the DisplayPort output of the host system to provide the necessary signaling to support an VGA display.
The adapter supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz refresh rate.
Are you wondering if your DisplayPort output supports DP++? These ports are often noted with a DP++ symbol next to the port itself. If you may be unsure if your DisplayPort port is DP++ capable, please check with your system manufacturer.
Compatibility
- Compatible with Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 Macs, or laptops that have Dual-Mode Mini DisplayPort output ports (DP++) to add a VGA-capable monitor, TV, or projector.
- Compliant with VESA Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.1
Applications
- Connect a VGA-equipped monitor to a Dual-Mode Mini DisplayPort (DP++) or Thunderbolt 2 output from your computer.
- Portable for traveling professionals to connect to other VGA displays.
Incompatible Setups
- This adapter is not bidirectional and will not convert video in the other direction
- Only works from a mini DisplayPort output to VGA input
- Not compatible with Microsoft Surface Docking Stations
- Does not support AMD Eyefinity or NVIDIA Surround
In the Bag
- Plugable Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt 2) to VGA Passive Adapter.
Please note that a VGA cable is not included.
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|---|---|---|---|
Output |
DVI |
HDMI |
VGA |
Supports Resolutions Up To |
1920x1200 |
4K (3840x2160) |
1920x1200 |
Refresh Rate |
60Hz |
60Hz (limited to 30Hz at 4K) |
60Hz |
Converts Audio |
No |
Yes |
No |
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What’s the Difference Between an Active and Passive DisplayPort Adapter?
DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA conversion is deceptively complex because the two standards use different electrical signaling. DisplayPort comes in two versions—"Dual Mode" DisplayPort (DP++), which allows the port to actually switch its electrical signaling to a different format, and "pure" DisplayPort (DP), which is intended for DisplayPort monitors without any conversion.
Passive adapters rely entirely upon DP++ functionality to produce the appropriate output signal. In other words, passive adapters do not work when connected to a regular DisplayPort port (only supported through a DP++ port).
Active adapters on the other hand contain extra components that perform the necessary signaling conversion on their own, so they do not have the same reliance on a DP++ port as a passive adapter would. In other words, active adapters are more flexible and can be used on either a pure DisplayPort output or a DP++ port. To hit the point home, passive adapters only work through DP++ ports.
My Docking Station/Adapter Works Well With My Windows Laptop, but When I Close the Lid the Displays and Laptop Turn Off or Sleep. How Do I Fix This?
Most Windows notebook computers power management settings will default to putting the computer to sleep with the lid closed, regardless of any external displays, keyboard, or mouse connected to the computer. If this is happening but you would prefer the system to remain active with the lid closed utilizing the external display or displays, these settings can be changed by performing the following:
For Windows 10:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- From the right side of the Power Options settings page, select the blue link for Additional power settings
- From the choices present on the left-hand side of the Power Options window, please click on Choose what closing the lid does
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button and restart the system (making sure that the laptop’s power adapter is also connected) and test the behavior again.
For Windows 11:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- In the upper left corner of the settings window, in the search box, type "lid" then select Change what closing the lid does from the search results
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button to apply the new settings.
Closing the lid should no longer put the computer into sleep mode when an external display and power source is connected, instead one of the external displays should now become the Primary display with the desktop icons instead of the laptop's built-in display.
The lid may still need to be opened to perform the following tasks:
- To power on the computer from a fully powered off state
- To log into the computer if logged out or if the computer is restarted with the lid closed
- To wake the computer from a deep sleep state ( hibernation, or Windows hybrid sleep states )
