#Connecting To a Monitor

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tranquil pivot
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I'm having an issue connecting my xbox one into a monitor so I can play games. So my monitor has a display port while xbox has an HDMI. I bought a cable (HDMI - DISPLAYPORT) in order to get a running display. But nothing is showing up on my monitor when I power on my xbox. I tried connecting the hdmi to both the 'in' and 'out' ports but still cant get it working. Does know how to fix this. Because in theory it should be working.

fading tartan
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You need to be aware that for HDMI out to DisplayPort In, you will need an active HDMI -> DisplayPort adapter cable. There are passive cables that are meant to go from DisplayPort -> HDMI but that will not work for you.... so make sure you got the right kind of cable.

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https://nerdtechy.com/active-passive-displayport-difference

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If you’re installing a new PC, television, or other display, you may have some questions about different inputs. Over the years, we’ve reviewed several different monitors, so we understand that the struggle is real. The two most common types of modern inputs are DisplayPort and HDMI. So, what makes them different, and why would you ... continue ...

tranquil pivot
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But I have a cable not an adapter so shouldnt it be able to go both ways?

frank vapor
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Nope. DisplayPort / HDMI is one of several types of cables that can have the adaptor so small it is built in to the cable itself (one of the plugs will be fatter than normal) and only goes one direction