[SOLVED] USB-C / DisplayPort to HDMI Cables (NOT Adapters) for Desktop to Monitor ?

[worstalentscout]

hi,

i'm asking this in case there's display problems with either my monitor or desktop..............

i've seen cables (not adapters) that are .........USB-C to HDMI...........and DisplayPort to HDMI.............

so is it possible to connect either of these 2 types of cables from desktop motherboard to monitor ?


my monitor only has HDMI and VGA ..........my motherboard has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.1 Type C............and my CPU has integrated graphics

 

[rgd1101]

so hdmi to hdmi. what the question?

 

[Glenwing]

i've seen cables (not adapters) that are .........USB-C to HDMI...........and DisplayPort to HDMI.............

USB-C to HDMI cables and DisplayPort to HDMI cables are types of adapters. An adapter is anything that connects one type of port to a different type of port.

 

[worstalentscout]

so hdmi to hdmi. what the question?

sorry if i didn't phrase my question correctly.........

i mean if the HDMI output from the motherboard is malfunctioning, can i use the motherboard's USB-Type C or DisplayPort output to monitor's HDMI input............via a cable with HDMI connector on one end, and USB-Type C or DisplayPort connector on the other end ?

 

[rgd1101]

use DisplayPort to hdmi.

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the usb type c on desktop usually don't output video

 

[SkyNetRising]

can i use the motherboard's USB-Type C or DisplayPort output to monitor's HDMI input............via a cable with HDMI connector on one end, and USB-Type C or DisplayPort connector on the other end ?

What model motherboard?
Most likely will not work.
Unless USB-C port on your motherboard supports DP over USB-C or HDMI alt mode.
If specification of your motherboard says nothing about video output via USB-C, then it doesn't support it.

 

[worstalentscout]

use DisplayPort to hdmi.

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the usb type c on desktop usually don't output video

many thanks, seems like DisplayPort to HDMI it'll have to be then.

What model motherboard?
Most likely will not work.
Unless USB-C port on your motherboard supports DP over USB-C or HDMI alt mode.
If specification of your motherboard says nothing about video output via USB-C, then it doesn't support it.

many thanks for the reply, the motherboard is ASRock B450m Steel Legend.........

i'll try to see if i can get an answer from ASRock (contacted them once without reply)

the manual has wordings that are so small, i'll need a magnifying glass to read it !

 

[SkyNetRising]

many thanks for the reply, the motherboard is ASRock B450m Steel Legend.........
the manual has wordings that are so small, i'll need a magnifying glass to read it !

You know - you can download manual online, display on your screen and magnify as much as necessary.
https://www.asrock.com/mb/amd/b450m steel legend/#Manual

It doesn't say anything about video output over USB-C. So - it's not supported.

 

[worstalentscout]

You know - you can download manual online, display on your screen and magnify as much as necessary.
https://www.asrock.com/mb/amd/b450m steel legend/#Manual

It doesn't say anything about video output over USB-C. So - it's not supported.

many many thanks indeed !😀

i totally forgot about online manual and thank you very much for reading up on the video output too !👍