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Plugable USB 3.1 Type-C to DVI Adapter

List Price : $23
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Features

USB-C TO DVI—Utilizes the native video capabilities of USB-C ports on supported computers to drive a DVI monitor with resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
OPERATING SYSTEMS—Supported on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux, as long as the computer has a USB-C port which supports video. Plug and Play; no software installation required
IMPORTANT NOTE—USB-C systems from Apple require that DVI monitors support HDCP. Non-HDCP DVI monitors will not work in OS X, though are supported in BootCamp. Not compatible with Apple Cinema Displays
COMPATIBILITY—Works with 2018+ iPad Pro, modern Mac computers, Dell XPS, Microsoft Surface Book 2, HP Spectre x360 systems with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and other systems which support DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C
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 USB-C to DVI Adapter

The Plugable USB-C to DVI Adapter allows you connect a DVI display to your laptop, tablet, or desktop which supports USB 3.1 "Alternate Mode" (Alt Mode) video output functionality. Our adapter can support display resolutions up to 1920x1080@60Hz refresh rate.

Uncompromising Performance

Alt Mode adapters allow you to add an additional display output easily and inexpensively on supported systems. Since DisplayPort Alternate Mode is a direct pipeline to the host graphics processor (GPU) in your system, the connected display will function with the same uncompromising performance of a natively attached display.

Video and photo editing, gaming, and other resource-intensive tasks are possible assuming that the system's GPU capabilities are sufficient for the application being used.

Compatibility

Compatible Systems

Plug and Play on any Windows, Mac, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode video output functionality.

Adapter has been fully tested for functionality on the 2017 iMac/iMac Pro, 2017 & 2018 MacBook/MacBook Pro, MacBook Retina 12" 2016 / 2017, Google Pixelbook, Chromebook Pixel 2015, Dell XPS 13 9350 / 9360 & XPS 15 9560 / 9570, Lenovo P50, and Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+.

Apple Notes: To use a DVI display with MacBook systems, the display must support HDCP copy protection. Some older DVI displays do not support HDCP and will result in unusable behavior. This requirement is only enforced in OS X, as BootCamp Windows installations behave correctly with non-HDCP DVI displays.

Incompatible Systems

Most current phones and tablets with USB-C ports do not support Alt Mode video output.

ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers do not support Alt Mode video at this time.

Not compatible with Apple Cinema Displays and 2560x1440 monitors which require a dual-link DVI connection

In the Bag

Plugable USB-C to DVI Adapter (6in/15cm)

Image of the product packaging for the Plugable USBC-DVI

In The Box

Item and Quantity	Item Notes
1x USB-C to DVI Active Adapter

Video

Port	Placement	Specification	Max Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDCP	Chipset
1x DVI (Output)	Cable End	DVI-D (Single Link)	1920x1200 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz 1920x1200 @ 60Hz	Display Dependent
1x USB-C (Input)	Cable End	DisplayPort 1.2	3840x2160 @ 30Hz 3840x1600 @ 30Hz 3440x1440 @ 30Hz 2560x2160 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz 3840x2160 @ 60Hz	Host Dependent

Connection To Host

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features
1x USB-C	Rear	USB 3.0 (5Gbps)	Alternate Mode Video

Included Cables

Port Type (Side 1)	Cable Specification	Port Type (Side 2)	Cable Length	External Power for Cable
1x Male USB-C	USB 3.0 (5Gbps)		0.15m/0.5ft	No

Get Started

This device is fully Plug and Play. Simply:

Connect the USB-C plug of the adapter into your host system's USB-C slot.
Connect your DVI device to the adapter using a DVI cable (not included).

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My Docking Station/Adapter Works Well With My Windows Laptop, but When I Close the Lid the Displays and Laptop Turn Off. How Do I Fix This?

Windows has special power management settings that control what happens when the laptop lid is closed. If this happening, these settings need to be changed. Please right-click on the Start button and select ‘Power Options’ from the menu.

From the choices present on the left-hand side of the 'Power Options' window, please click on ‘Choose what closing the lid does’.

Note: If you are running the Creators Update (or newer) to Windows 10, you will have to first click on the ‘Additional power settings’ option to access this window.

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.

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My System Has Multiple USB-C and/or Thunderbolt 3 Ports. Can I Add Multiple Alt Mode Adapters for Multiple Displays?

If your system supports multiple Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C Alt Mode outputs, then you will be able to use multiple adapters on one system. However, there are some Thunderbolt 3/USB-C Alt Mode systems that limit the video output to one port.

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