Connect your vga display to a dvi i source the dvivgamf8in dvi to vga cable 8 inch is used to adapt a dvi male connector to a vga female connector and enables you to connect a flat panel display to a pc or mac computer with dvi i output the vga female connection added by the dongle is situated approximately 8 inches away from the dvi output connection which lessens strain on and prevents damage to the dvi connector while reducing the potential of blocking other available ports the dv