The MDP2HDS Adapter converts Mini Display Port to HDMI with audio pass-through support enabling you to connect a desktop or laptop computer that is equipped with Mini Display Port AV output to an HDMI monitor projector or display Unlike a passive adapter the MDP2HDS actively converts single mode & dual mode Display Port output which is ideal for graphics cards that do not output dual modemulti-mode (DP ) signals such as ATI Eyefinity cards The Mini DP to HDMI adapter is compatible with Intel Thunderbolt when connected directly to a supporting Display Port over Thunderbolt IO port Backed by a Star Techcom 2-year warranty & free lifetime technical support Supports both Multimode (DP ) & Single-mode Display Port output signals through active Mini Display Port conversion Ideal for digital entertainment centres home offices business conference rooms & trade show displays Adapt from graphics cards that are not capable of outputting DP signals such as AMD Eye Finity Cards Keep your existing HDMI monitor to be used with your new Mini Display Port device Use your HDMI monitor as a secondary display