Resolume Forum

I am having trouble with an AMD Firepro W71000 right now, that being that the Output Monitor doesn't show up. It is a "clear" window, that shows whatever I had open on my Desktop prior to Resolume.

I have read that with AMD cards running 4 outputs (which I am) you need at least 2 active adapters. I am finding many available adapters (even from Accell) that are listed as "active" but also "no external power required," which makes me wonder what makes them active.

I purchased "Active" IOGEAR DP -> HDMI adapters, but they look like regular dongles. No USB or 5V power needed. Are all of these adapters actually active? Any help is appreciated.

Active adapter means that they have a chipset that actively converts your signal from DisplayPort to VGA/DVI/HDMI. No need for external or USB power except if you need to convert DisplayPort to dual-link DVI

Here is an interesting article: http://www.startech.com/faq/DisplayPort ... Multi_Mode