Chapter 2
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DVI connector
* T.M.D.S. Tech no lo gy
The graphics dat a sen t to the digit al monito r us e Transit ion Minimi zed Different ial
Si gn ali ng (T.M.D.S.)techn ology. TMDS us es an enco di ng algor ith m to 8-bit s of da ta
in to a 1 0-bi t t ran sit ion mi nimi xed , DC balanced character, whi ch are transi tio n-
mi nimi zed t o redu ce EMI wi th co pp er cables an d DC -balanced for tr an smiss io n over
fi ber op ti c ca bles . Th e TMDS a lg or it hm also p ro vi des ro bu st clock reco very for
g reat er s kew to lerance wi th lon ger cables or low cos t sh or t cables .
Digital Panel Connector (DVI)(Standard only)
The mainboard provides a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector which
allows you to connect an LCD monitor. The DVI connector provides a
high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display
device. To connect a LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into
the DVI connector on the mainboard, and make sure that the other end of
the cable is properly connected to your monitor. (refer to your monitor
manual for more information.)
LCD Monitor
1
24
17
8
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
DVI Connector
Signal Assignment
T.M.D.S.* Data2-
T.M.D.S. Data2+
T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield
T.M.D.S. Data4-
T.M.D.S. Data4+
DDC Clock
DDC Data
N/C
T.M.D.S. Data1-
T.M.D.S. Data1+
T.M.D.S. Data1/3
Pin
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Signal Assignment
T.M.D.S. Data3+
+5V
GND (for +5V)
Hot Plug Detect
T.M.D.S. Data0-
T.M.D.S. Data0+
T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield
T.M.D.S. Data5-
T.M.D.S. Data5+
T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
T.M.D.S. Clock+
T.M.D.S. Clock-
DVI Port Pin Definition
