StarTech DP2DVIMM10 10ft Passive DisplayPort to DVI-D Cable

Overview

The StarTech DP2DVIMM10 is a 10-foot passive DisplayPort 1.2 to DVI-D Single-Link cable designed to bridge modern DP-equipped source devices — workstations, control room PCs, video wall controllers — to legacy DVI-D displays without requiring an active adapter or external power. At 3.0 meters of usable length, it covers the gap between a desktop or rack-mount source and a monitor or display panel mounted at desk-edge or short wall distance, without cable management headaches from excess slack.

This is a passive cable, which means no conversion electronics, no USB power tap, and no compatibility surprises at the driver level. The DisplayPort transmitter in the source device handles the signal conversion natively — provided it supports DP++ (dual-mode DisplayPort), which covers the vast majority of Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA discrete and integrated graphics hardware shipped since 2010. If your source supports DP++, this cable connects and works. If it doesn't, you'll need an active adapter instead — that's the one compatibility check worth making before ordering.

Key Features

• Passive, zero-power design: No active electronics means no driver conflicts, no USB power requirement, and one fewer failure point in a control room or monitoring station. Plug in, done.
• 1920x1200 resolution at 60Hz: Supports the full 16:10 WUXGA resolution — not just 1080p (16:9). If your DVI-D monitor is a WUXGA panel (common in professional and medical display applications), this cable passes the full native resolution without downscaling.
• DisplayPort 1.2 source compatibility: DP 1.2 is the baseline for virtually every discrete GPU and most integrated graphics controllers from the past decade. The DP2DVIMM10 slots into standard workstation and PC deployments without firmware or driver accommodations.
• DVI-D Single-Link output: Single-Link DVI-D covers every resolution up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz — the maximum the DVI-D Single-Link standard supports. If you have a dual-link DVI display running above 1920x1200, this cable won't get you there; you'd need a dual-link active adapter instead.
• 10-foot (3.0m) run length: Long enough to reach from a floor-standing tower or under-desk PC to a wall-mounted or desk-mounted monitor without extension cables. Short enough to keep signal integrity clean on a passive (unamplified) run.
• Male-to-male connector configuration: DisplayPort Male on the source end, DVI-D Male on the display end — the standard configuration for direct PC-to-monitor connections. No gender changers or adapters required in a typical deployment.
• 3-year manufacturer warranty: StarTech backs the DP2DVIMM10 with a 3-year warranty, which matters in commercial environments where cable replacement under a short-term warranty creates procurement friction.

Integration and Compatibility

The DP2DVIMM10 works with any DisplayPort source that supports DP++ (dual-mode) output — this includes most AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce and Quadro, and Intel Iris/UHD graphics outputs. Verify your GPU or motherboard spec sheet confirms DP++ support before deploying passively. Sources that are DP-only (no dual-mode) require an active converter.

On the display side, any DVI-D Single-Link monitor accepting up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz is supported. DVI-I monitors (which accept both analog and digital) will also accept the DVI-D Male connector — DVI-D plugs into DVI-I ports without issue. DVI-A (analog-only) ports will not work, as DVI-D carries only a digital signal.

This cable is a practical fit alongside display cables and signal converters for control rooms, operator workstations, and AV integration projects where legacy DVI monitors coexist with newer DP-equipped PCs. For environments running video wall controllers or NVR workstations with multiple monitor outputs, check the video management and display infrastructure section for complementary gear. If you're sourcing StarTech connectivity across a larger project, browse the StarTech product catalog for the full range of cables, adapters, and AV distribution hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the DP2DVIMM10 require external power or a USB connection?

A: No. The DP2DVIMM10 is a fully passive cable. It draws no power and requires no USB connection. Signal conversion is handled by the DP++ dual-mode output of the source GPU — no active electronics are involved.

Q: What is the maximum resolution the DP2DVIMM10 supports?

A: The cable supports up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) at 60Hz. This covers 1080p (1920x1080) and 16:10 WUXGA monitors. Resolutions above 1920x1200 are not supported via DVI-D Single-Link.

Q: Will this cable work if my DisplayPort output is not dual-mode (DP++)?

A: No. Passive DP-to-DVI cables depend on the source supporting DP++ (dual-mode DisplayPort). If your GPU or motherboard only supports standard DP (no dual-mode), you will need an active DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter instead.

Q: Can I use the DP2DVIMM10 with a DVI-I monitor?

A: Yes. The DVI-D Male connector on this cable is physically compatible with DVI-I ports on monitors. DVI-D carries a digital-only signal, and DVI-I ports accept digital DVI-D connections without issue.

Q: What is the warranty on the DP2DVIMM10?

A: StarTech provides a 3-year manufacturer warranty on the DP2DVIMM10.

Q: Is 10 feet long enough for a typical workstation-to-monitor setup?

A: For most desk-based or operator-station deployments — PC tower under the desk to a monitor at desk height or wall-mounted nearby — 10 feet (3.0 meters) is sufficient. For longer runs or ceiling-mounted displays, an active signal extender would be more appropriate.

Marty Allison

The spec I always check first on a passive DP-to-DVI cable is whether it actually stays passive — and the DP2DVIMM10 does, relying entirely on the source GPU's DP++ dual-mode output rather than any onboard conversion chip. That's the right architecture for an operator workstation or security control room where you want zero additional failure points in the display chain. At 1920x1200 and 60Hz, it covers every DVI-D Single-Link monitor still in service in those environments.

Technical Highlights:

• Passive architecture: No active IC means no firmware, no driver dependency, and no power draw — just a clean digital signal handoff at up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz from any DP++ source.
• DisplayPort 1.2 input: DP 1.2 is the standard across essentially all workstation and server graphics from the past decade, so the DP2DVIMM10 slots into existing infrastructure without compatibility research beyond confirming DP++ support.
• 10-foot (3.0m) run: Long enough for most under-desk-to-monitor or rack-to-display runs without signal boost; passive cables at this length stay well within the reliable transmission distance for DVI-D Single-Link at this resolution.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm DP++ support on your source before ordering — some enterprise workstation motherboards and certain Quadro cards have DP outputs that are not dual-mode, which makes this passive cable non-functional on those ports.
• DVI-D Single-Link caps at 1920x1200 @ 60Hz. If the target monitor runs at 2560x1600 or higher, or if it's a 120Hz/144Hz panel, this cable cannot serve it — those use cases need a dual-link active solution or a different output interface entirely.

For security operations centers or NVR workstation deployments where operators are running legacy WUXGA DVI monitors alongside newer DP-equipped PCs, the DP2DVIMM10 is a direct, no-fuss bridge that keeps the display infrastructure functional without adding converter boxes to the stack.