> Since DisplayPort can normally be passively converted to HDMI What actually happens is that some (but not all) DisplayPort sources can also output HDMI signa

> Since DisplayPort can normally be passively converted to HDMI What actually happens is that some (but not all) DisplayPort sources can also output HDMI signals, so the passive converter only has to change the voltages and pinout. But if the source doesn't output HDMI signals, you need an active converter.