F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop You can try soldering a connector if you have the right parts, but it depends on compatibility and your skills.

You can try soldering a connector if you have the right parts, but it depends on compatibility and your skills.

You can try soldering a connector if you have the right parts, but it depends on compatibility and your skills.

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TheMindMaster
Junior Member
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10-11-2016, 09:38 PM
#1
Hey there! I'm just starting out with PC building and got my hands on a gigabyte B460M DS3H AC. This card looks the same as the B460M DS3H, but it comes with built-in WiFi 5 and Bluetooth. It only has HDMI instead of HDMI, VGA, and DVI ports. While checking the card, I noticed a header labeled VGA and another for DVI. It seems like the manufacturer might have removed the original connector but kept the header. Can I connect a VGA/DVI monitor using a VGA/DVI cable to this card? Thanks for your help!
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TheMindMaster
10-11-2016, 09:38 PM #1

Hey there! I'm just starting out with PC building and got my hands on a gigabyte B460M DS3H AC. This card looks the same as the B460M DS3H, but it comes with built-in WiFi 5 and Bluetooth. It only has HDMI instead of HDMI, VGA, and DVI ports. While checking the card, I noticed a header labeled VGA and another for DVI. It seems like the manufacturer might have removed the original connector but kept the header. Can I connect a VGA/DVI monitor using a VGA/DVI cable to this card? Thanks for your help!

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10-11-2016, 09:52 PM
#2
Give it a shot without any damage.
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cursayerdragon
10-11-2016, 09:52 PM #2

Give it a shot without any damage.

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woodskill137
Member
60
10-12-2016, 02:52 AM
#3
Avoiding damage is the main priority, especially if you need VGA and DVI support. Instead of modifying your existing board, it’s better to purchase a compatible replacement that meets your requirements without altering the original hardware.
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woodskill137
10-12-2016, 02:52 AM #3

Avoiding damage is the main priority, especially if you need VGA and DVI support. Instead of modifying your existing board, it’s better to purchase a compatible replacement that meets your requirements without altering the original hardware.

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Esmaroda
Member
58
10-16-2016, 09:08 AM
#4
Likely to make a mistake. Please be careful.
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Esmaroda
10-16-2016, 09:08 AM #4

Likely to make a mistake. Please be careful.

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Marinated
Senior Member
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10-16-2016, 10:32 AM
#5
It's feasible, though an HDMI to DVI converter would be more affordable and safer.
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Marinated
10-16-2016, 10:32 AM #5

It's feasible, though an HDMI to DVI converter would be more affordable and safer.

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Tenniskoppens
Member
183
10-18-2016, 02:40 AM
#6
It requires more changes to the PCB design, which should resolve the issue. It appears to be a port without signal.
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Tenniskoppens
10-18-2016, 02:40 AM #6

It requires more changes to the PCB design, which should resolve the issue. It appears to be a port without signal.

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Mister_aRRR
Member
52
10-18-2016, 10:50 AM
#7
?? well there's the space for it, it's just i wouldn't do it, as you'll probably end up killing the board. either way, unless you need the i-gpu, don't bother with it.
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Mister_aRRR
10-18-2016, 10:50 AM #7

?? well there's the space for it, it's just i wouldn't do it, as you'll probably end up killing the board. either way, unless you need the i-gpu, don't bother with it.