No picture with DVI cable, power button blinks

VGA cables are the standard way of connecting analog monitors to computers. However, a new standard way had to be developed. Some early standards were proposed but eventually, DVI emerged as the new interface for Digital flat panel LCD monitors and graphics cards. One of the most confusing things about DVI is that there are three different styles of cables and connectors. They are DVI-D: This is the most common style. Almost all DVI-capable devices on the market use a DVI-D interface. DVI-A: In a digital-only world, "DVI Analog" would make no sense. However, as with all new technologies, there needs to be a way to connect to older equipment. DVI-A uses a DVI style connector on a cable that sends an analog-only signal, which can be understood by analog VGA monitors. DVI-I: In practice, DVI Analog-only cables are rare, and DVI Analog devices are non-existent.

The DVI Integrated cables and connectors offer the best of both worlds: a single cable and connector that can transmit both a digital and an analog signal. Since a DVI-I connector offers the most flexibility, video cards such as the ATI Radeon 8500 use this connector so that either a DVI digital screen or VGA monitor can be connected. In DVI an Analog signal will only talk to analog devices, and a Digital signal will only talk to digital devices. Trying to convert a DFP or DVI-D (Digital) signal to a VGA (Analog) signal will never work. Single Link and Dual Link: After all these the difference between DVIs, DVI-D and DVI-I also come in either Single Link or Dual Link. The basic difference is that dual-link can support higher resolutions. Single link cables can be identified as having 8 pins missing, while dual-link cables use 24 pins. Single Link: Can support resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz. Each link has three data channels for RGB information with a maximum bandwidth of 165 MHz, which is equal to 165 million pixels a second. Uses 12 of 24 pins. This is more than adequate for most plasma TVs. Dual Link: Can support resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz. Each link has three data channels for RGB information with a maximum bandwidth of 165 MHz, which is equal to 165 million pixels a second. Uses all 24 pins. Most DVI digital devices have connectors that can accept dual link cables but there are a few plasma TVs that can only accept a single link cable. So, it's always good to check with your device retailer about the appropriate cable to choose from. Here you will get more information and differences about DVI cables type https://www.404techsupport.com/2014/08/21/dvi-types/ .

Any contemporary monitor is able to switch analog/digital mode automatically if connection from signal source to monitor is set up properly.

Connect digital output from your graphic card to DVI input of the monitor. Disconnect any other signal cables from monitor and switch on both devices (PC & monitor). Wait a while. Monitor checks its inputs and a activates digital DVI, because it is only one active input on it.

If none picture excluding error message of monitor is displayed, go through these steps:
1) Check whether your monitor is set for automatic input selection. If monitor buttons have no response try to use analog input to activate screen (any picture, desktop background...) and then get monitor menu access by pressing menu button.

2) Find out what connector type has your graphics card in PC. Possibilities are: DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort and some their options. See Wikipedia for connector look if you are not sure.
Remember that blue D-SUB (VGA) connectors are analogue and you cannot activate digital mode through analog VGA cable.

3) Use appropriate cable to connect monitor to PC.
Example: Your PC has HDMI output. Use HDMi-to-DVI cable. Your monitor input is DVI and common DVI-DVI cable is not suitable in case you have PC with the HDMI.
Note that DVI-to-DVI, DisplayPort-to-DVI etc. cables are available. You must buy right one.

Be aware that "Auto" button is inactive in digital mode of monitor.

DVI stands for (D)igital (V)ideo (I)nterface.

DVI is a new form of video interface technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel LCD monitors and high-end video graphics cards. It is a replacement for the P&D Plug & Display standard.

you can connect high definition monitor , LCD projector , LCD T.V to a DVI port

There three kind of DVI connector
1. DVI-D (Digital)
2. DVI-A (Analog)
3. DVI-I (Integrated Digital/Analog)

DVI-D format is used for direct digital connections between source video (namely, video cards) and digital LCD (or rare CRD) monitors

DVI-A - High-Res Analog
DVI-A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog display, such as a CRD monitor or and HDTV

DVI-I - The Best of Both Worlds
DVI-I format is an integrated cable which is capable of transmitting either a digital-to-digital signal or an analog-to-analog signal, but it will not work transmitting a digital-to-analog or analog-to-digital signal.


How to Recognize These three types of DVI Cable
There are two variables in every DVI connector cable, and each represents one characteristic.

The flat pin on one side denotes whether the cable is digital or analog:
A flat pin with four surrounding pins is either DVI-I or DVI-A
A flat pin alone denotes DVI-D

The pinsets vary depending on whether or not the cable is single- or dual-link:
A solid 27-pin set (rows of 8) for a dual- link cable
Two separated 9-pin sets (rows of 6) for a single-link cable

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Make sure u replace the lamp cover as the safety switch need to be closed to make the set work. If new lamp did not repair your problem , then it may well be the Ballast Board, Sometimes call the Lamp Driver.

WOW! I have that monitor too on one of my systems!

Strange thing is it HATES the SVGA connection ~ but works FINE with the DVI... wish I could tell you why?

I've tried a array of 'new drivers' but none help... STRANGE thing too is OTHER monitors work FINE (with the VGA port) so I'm fairly confident it's not that...

I CAREFULLY inspected the pins on the male connectors to assure none are pushed back into the connector body and tried new cables too... still NO GO?

PLEASE let US know if you found a solution!

Anthony

i would try the card in another mainboard, if available and watch the refresh rates. hope this is useful. and try other cards.

DVI offers better picture quality since no DAC occurs.
But to most of us Analog VGA will do
Rifaa

Did it work properly using a VGA (analog) cable? If so, check your DVI (digital) cable against the pictures at the bottom of http://www.datapro.net/techinfo/dvi_info.html.
You probably have one of the two at the left. Each has a different bandwidth, translating to a maximum resolution. The native resolution for your monitor might be marginal if you have a single-link DVI-D cable.
My 204B seems very picky about signal-level. It blinks when connected by DVI, even though it should be fine with a single-link cable, and complains about the settings even though the settings are optimal. Maybe yours is similar. I have ordered a dual-link cable and will try that myself.

is ther option on screen it self dvi mode and anlog mode .

same problem here... any **** solution ?