Display Port problem with Dell Ultrasharp and Gigabyte MB
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I had exactly the same problem and figured out it is was the cable not the motherboard! The spec for Displayport cables directs that pin 20 (power) should not be connected. However, many (cheaper)...
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Absolutely. It'll go on an infinite rebooting loop until I unplug the DP and the next start up would boot normally. I've been having this monitor for a few months now and it's been this way since....
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Video card has 4 outputs, I'm using 2 DVIs to power 2 other monitors and DP to power the ultrasharp
I'll see if I can find an active DP to DVI adaptor. Those things are quite expensive last I...
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The adaptor works. Wonder why that is hmm
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So in this working state, are 2 or 3 monitors connected? For each monitor, what is the interface connected to the monitor and from the video card?
Do you have another DP to DP cable to test? To...
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So ... I tested some more and can't run 3 monitors at the same time with the DP->DVI converter plugged in. My configuration is as follow:
PC -> DP -> DP to DVI converter -> Dell Ultrasharp (Works...
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What outputs from the video card are you using?
You can get DP to DVI and DP to hdmi cables! They might be worth a try.
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Try other ways of connecting the displays like using DVI or hdmi instead of DP or a DVI to DP cable. Verify you PSU output voltages and connection to the video card make sure all fans are spinning. ...
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Because the DisplayPort signal isn't compatible with DVI, the design of DisplayPort requires that the graphics card sense when an adapter cable is plugged in, then reconfigure the pins to transmit...
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HDMI to DP (also possible to use DP to DVI + DVI to HDMI) may be more useful as you could try hooking up the hdmi output of your video card to this display.
Things to test: if the problem occurs...
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Are you absolutely certain it always boots normally without the DisplayPort connection? I ask, because a hallmark "feature" of Gigabyte boards are not POSTing and just rebooting over and over. I've...
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http://www.meritline.com/6ft-display-port-dp-to-hdmi-male-converter-cable---p-86023.aspx
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042801&p_id=4826&seq=1&format=2
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Yeah it sounds like a different problem than mine.
There's no firmware updates for your video card by chance is there?
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I get something similar to this
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/peripherals/f/3529/t/19339056.aspx?PageIndex=3
Except mine is even worse that it's not even booting up
Graphic card...
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Got myself a DP to DVI adapter, will try it out tonight
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Absolutely no problem whatsoever connecting any monitor to DVI or VGA. This monitor is my only DP monitor so can't test it with a diff monitor. No other graphic card with DP to try either
PSU is...
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I have my Dell U2412M UltraSharp 24 LED Monitor plugged via DisplayPort to my graphic card, VisionTek 5870. When booting up the PC, the Gigabyte motherboard won't even get past POST. About 5-10...
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Try using the HDMI output from the card instead of the DisplayPort. You may need an HDMI to DVI adapter or cable unless one of your monitors has an HDMI input. The goal being to determine if the...
