DMS-59 to DVI cable with VGA adapter? HELP!

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So for my company I just purchased 3 computers (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5YV1XU6189)
When I got them they came with a dms59 to DVI connector. Well come to find out our monitors are VGA. So I ordered some DVI to VGA converters (http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-DVI-Cable-Adapter-DVIVGAMF/dp/B000067SOH/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436903494&sr=8-2&keywords=dvi+to+vga)
Well I plug everything in and I get nothing on my screen! monitor says that no cable is connected... I made sure everything was properly plugged in (Not upside down etc.) and even tried a couple of the cables and computers in different orders and still nothing!? do I need this cable instead? (http://www.amazon.com/HP-Y-Splitter-338285-008-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0045JSO32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436903598&sr=8-1&keywords=dms+59+to+vga)

Please any help would be great!

Thank You!
 
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DVI-I carries the signal for VGA connection.
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Now obviously the DMS cable has a different pin-out but it has the pins for the VGA signal since the connection is DVI-I.
When I was searching earlier there was a thread in HP forums that said that tower supported DVI or VGA DMS cables.
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The DMS cables always get people.

The VGA adapters wont work on the DVI DMS cable as it lacks the 4 pins that carries the analog signal.

The cable you linked from amazon should work for your needs. HP does state that the computer can output 2 VGA signals or DVI signals
 
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My only concern now that I am looking this over, in the specs for this computer on newegg I read "ATI RADEON HD 3450 with Dual DVI Out PCI Express video card installed - DVI-I Only" Does this mean that a DMS to VGA will not work?

Thank You for your help!
 
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DVI-I carries the signal for VGA connection.
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Now obviously the DMS cable has a different pin-out but it has the pins for the VGA signal since the connection is DVI-I.
When I was searching earlier there was a thread in HP forums that said that tower supported DVI or VGA DMS cables.
 
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Thank you very much! Learn something new everyday.
 
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