ASUS PG278Q - Using DP to DVI-D adapter due to gtx 580, not getting signal

[Kandarino]

Hope the title is concise enough. I picked up a PG278Q today, in anticipation of the gtx 1080, which will replace my gtx 580. However, I can't seem to get a signal, or have the system recognize the presence of the monitor at all.

Could this be a problem with the 580 not scanning its DVI ports? It doesn't have a problem with HDMI(Using HDMI monitor to type this)

Does the adapter (DP to DVI-D dual link) need to be active? The one I have is passive.

Thanks in advance.

Relevant Specs:

EVGA GTX 580

i5-3560k

ASUS Maximus III Formula Motherboard

 

[spagalicious]

Yep, you need an active adapter so that windows will recognize the DVI signal via the DP 1.2 in. Something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999030

 

[Kandarino]

Yep, you need an active adapter so that windows will recognize the DVI signal via the DP 1.2 in. Something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999030

Thanks for the response. That sucks though, I can't find any active adapters - that also support dual link. Which is needed to get above 60hz 1080p. (The monitor is 1440p @ 144hz)

 

[cl-justin]

Unfortunately, you will need an active adapter. Perhaps, it's time for an upgrade! the GTX1070 is a really nice card and it is well priced for its performance.