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    M5790 and connecting to LCD television

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Astyanax, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. Astyanax

    Astyanax Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello. I currently have an alienware M5790 (no not a 9750) and it has a DVI port on the back. I just found out that DVI seems to be the same as HDMI and there is a DVI to HDMI cable that I can buy off of Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Dvi-HDmi-Cable-6FT-M-m/dp/B0002CZHN6 Anyway, my question is: Will this cable allow me to connect my laptop to my HD Samsung Television with HDMI ports?
     
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    Yes........
     
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    Im sorry if this question seemed ridiculous... I just don't want to purchase it off amazon and have it not work for some odd reason. Thank you for your response though.
     
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    The dots do not indicate ridiculousness. The forum does not allow me to post with less than 10 characters.
     
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    Oh. haha thanks. Quick follow up question: i've read there are different DVI ports... is this true or will any DVI to HDMI cable work?
     
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    You're going to want a single link connector, though those are the majority of them out there anyways.
     
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    I have my laptop now connected to my LCD television... it says no signal. What do I have to do to allow it to transmit the signal?
     
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