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Plugable VGA to HDMI Active Adapter with Audio

List Price : $30
Amazon Rating : (31 Reviews)

Features

VGA TO HDMI—Connect a legacy VGA output on a laptop, or desktop to a modern HDMI monitor or television
SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS—Compatible with HDMI displays up to 1920x1080, and lower resolutions including 1600x900, 1366x768, and 1280x720 (720p)
SIMPLE INSTALLATION—No installation software or drivers required; connect to the display's HDMI cable, then connect the VGA end to the computer, finally connect the USB Type-A end to the computer for power
COMPATIBILITY—Compatible with desktop and laptop computers with D-Sub 9-pin VGA outputs, due to power requirements connecting the USB to the computer is required, and for audio to the HDMI display
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

VGA to HDMI adapter connected to a laptop's VGA output and monitor's HDMI cable

Revitalize a Laptop’s or Older Graphics Card With VGA Output

Plugable's VGA to HDMI adapter (VGAM-HDMIF) allows you to connect from a 15-pin VGA output on your laptop, or desktop computer to a modern HDMI display.

This one-way adapter supports resolutions from a D-SUB VGA source to a HDMI display up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz refresh rate, lower resolutions such as 1600x900, and 1366x768 (720p) are also supported.

The adapter connects to the host computer's D-SUB VGA port and requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port to power the analog to digital adapter.

Compatibility

Compatible with Laptops, Desktops, and Servers with VGA output
Compatible with HDMI monitors, televisions, or projectors
Operating system agnostic—no drivers necessary
Supports resolutions up to 1920x1080, or maximum supported resolution of computer

Getting Started

Connect the adapter to the display's HDMI cable
Connect the VGA adapter to the computer's VGA output and secure with the two thumbscrews
Connect the USB power connection to the computer's USB port
Configure the external display through the computer's display settings

FAQ

Q: Why is the display not detected in Windows when I connect to the VGA output on my desktop?

A: If the desktop computer has a discrete graphics card the VGA output on the motherboard may be disabled. Some systems have an option to enable the onboard graphics with a discrete graphics card.

Q: Does this adapter support audio to my monitor/TV?

A: Yes, this adapter supports audio through the USB connection. This may require setting the audio output device in Window or macOS.

In The Box

Item and Quantity	Item Notes
1x VGA to HDMI Active Adapter

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Port	Placement	Specification	Max Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDCP	Chipset
1x VGA (Input)	Cable End	VGA	1920x1080 @ 50Hz 1920x1080 @ 30Hz 1920x1080 @ 25Hz 1920x1080 @ 24Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 50Hz 720x480 @ 60Hz 720x576 @ 50Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz	Not Supported
1x HDMI (Output)	Cable End	HDMI 1.1	1920x1080 @ 50Hz 1920x1080 @ 30Hz 1920x1080 @ 25Hz 1920x1080 @ 24Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 50Hz 720x480 @ 60Hz 720x576 @ 50Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz	Not Supported

Connection To Host

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features
1x USB-A	Rear	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)

Get Started

Connect the VGA plug into your computer's VGA port.
For audio, connect the adapter's USB plug into an available USB port on the host computer.
Connect the adapter to your HDMI display using an HDMI cable (not included).

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Can I Connect a DisplayPort (DP) Monitor to the HDMI Port on This Device Using an Adapter or Cable?

No, this is not possible. Please note that DisplayPort to HDMI cables (as with any cable involving protocol/signal conversion) are not bidirectional adapters. Such cables will not allow an HDMI output port (such as those on the dock) to function with a DisplayPort input on a monitor.

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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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