Solved! Asus Vivobook to LG Monitor

[a1apple]

I have an old LG monitor which has a VGA connection, and a new ASUS Vivobook laptop with HDMI. I purchased a cable with VGA at one end and HDMI at the other, but it won’t detect the monitor. Any tips how to do this?

 

[COLGeek]

VGA is analog. HDMI is digital. Without a proper adapter/converter, this connection is not possible.

What specific cable did you purchase (link, please)?

 

[a1apple]

Thanks so much for your response, I got this (USB9054) HDMI-Male / VGA-Male (1.5M) - GBK

 

[COLGeek]

See the notes for the link. That cable isn't going to work by itself.

 

[a1apple]

Yes ok thanks for pointing that bit out, I actually brought it from a random store downtown in a hurry, never realised they would be so different
Found the link on the packet.
So, what should I buy extra to make it work? Or should I try returning and buying something else or will it never work and I need a whole new monitor?

 

[a1apple]

I see the monitor also has a DVI -D point as well as the VGA (D-SUB)
We also have a cord that is VGA both ends, no other HDMI ones at the moment

 

[Wolfshadw]

If the Vivebook has an HDMI output and the monitor has a DVI-D input (both digital), you'll just need and HDMI to DVI-D cable.

-Wolf sends