[Dummy Plug] DVI-D solution?

[simon66]

Hi all,

I just got my self 2 R9 290 TRI-X to run perfectly on a asRock z77 Extreme3. After doing all the configs, I want to run it headless.

For some reason, the PC will not boot unless a monitor is plugged in and as you know, r9 290s don't accept DVI-A. So no resistor dummy mod.

I saw this on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVI-D-dummy-plug-works-with-all-graphic-cards-including-R9-290-/161202601600?nma=true&si=ZFptyh%252FpUFvBC8Mi2SYjpNkmyUA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Is there a DIY or store that sells these? It has a chip on it that mimics the EDID of a monitor.

Anyone has these?

Thanks!

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[manawenuz]

I'm looking for the same thing , and came across the same results as yours.
i have 13 miners running Tri-X's and it's such a pain , because not only they need the dummy to bootup, but also they require the monitor when the mining is getting started !!!
i talked to a guy who produces some modified hardware equipments for us , he told me that he can build up some for me , but not 13 that i need .
he needs an order of at least 50pcs ,  so basically if there is enough interest it's possible.
he asked for 15$ for each dummy .
if anyone has a better solution please speak up.

[woopsserg]

Hi, I'm the guy who sold that dummy plug from the link. It was one of the first dummy plugs I made for myself and just sold one remaining to see if it goes. Then I made 30 more DVI-D and 20 HDMI plugs with more serious construction and sold them in less than a week with no more parts left. Now I received a LOT more parts and factory made PCBs so I can make much more of them. Ebay link to HDMI plugs I make: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161256879194?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (you can look into my account on ebay UK if you want to pay in British pounds). I sell DVI-D ones too. But personally, I like HDMI plugs much more as they are a lot smaller and better construction. Basically both types are the same except the connector used and board layout. If you are interested you can buy them on ebay or PM me here.

[Minerist]

http://blog.zorinaq.com/?e=11
This page has a guide, just buy 1 resistor. If it doesn't work with 1 - try 3. Works perfectly fine here.

[woopsserg]

http://blog.zorinaq.com/?e=11
This page has a guide, just buy 1 resistor. If it doesn't work with 1 - try 3. Works perfectly fine here.

That works only on older cards which have DVI-I outputs. There are no pins where to connect those resistors in DVI-D connector of R9 290 because it is digital only.