Any HDMI (source) -> DP cable/adaptor

[Neuffexx]

I have gotten myself a relatively cheap KVM switch for working at home, only problem is I got my Laptop (MSI GP 66 Leopard) after the switch and it only outputs in HDMI.
But the KVM switch I got only takes DP inputs.

I tried using HDMI to DP cables, but contrary to the names, the signal only works one way (DP -> HDMI), with multiple devices even when directly PC to monitor.
So does anyone know of ANY cable / adaptor that actually works the other way around?

 

Would really like to know if thats possible or I just wasted my money.

[YoungBlade]

You'll need an active adapter, something like this:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Adapter-Resolution/dp/B00JQORLCG

 

The reason is that you can't just directly go from HDMI to DP, only the other way around. Instead, the adapter needs to do an active conversion that requires power. That's why that Cable Matters cable has a USB hook-up, to give it power.

[Glenwing]

https://linustechtips.com/topic/729232-guide-to-display-cables-adapters-v2/?output=HDMI&input=DP

[Neuffexx]

Wow thanks for the great info and the links much appreciated!
 

20 hours ago, YoungBlade said:

You'll need an active adapter, something like this:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Adapter-Resolution/dp/B00JQORLCG

 

The reason is that you can't just directly go from HDMI to DP, only the other way around. Instead, the adapter needs to do an active conversion that requires power. That's why that Cable Matters cable has a USB hook-up, to give it power.

 

20 hours ago, Glenwing said:

https://linustechtips.com/topic/729232-guide-to-display-cables-adapters-v2/?output=HDMI&input=DP