The dp2dvi displayport to dvi adaptor lets you connect a dvi d display to a displayport video source egdisplayport video cards etc eliminating the expense of having to upgrade to a displayport capable display this adaptor supports display resolutions of up to 1920x1200 allowing you to take full advantage of single link dvi capability dp2dvi is a passive adaptor that requires a dp port displayport meaning that dvi and hdmi signals can also be passed through the port backed by a startechcom 2