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DVI

Links	Limit	Data rate	Bandwidth
Single	165 MHz	3.96 Gbps	4.95 Gbps
Dual	330 MHz*	7.92 Gbps	9.9 Gbps

* Technically no limit defined by the DVI specification, but often limited to 330 MHz.

HDMI

Version	Limit	Data rate	Bandwidth
1.0-1.2a	165 MHz	3.96 Gbps	4.95 Gbps
1.3-1.4b	340 MHz*	8.16 Gbps	10.2 Gbps
2.0-2.0b	600 MHz	14.4 Gbps	18 Gbps

* AMD GPUs without HDMI 2.0 are limited to 297 MHz. Intel GPUs without HDMI 2.0 are limited to 300.99 MHz.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort limits depend on the number of lanes and the link rate:

• Reduced Bit Rate (RBR) and High Bit Rate (HBR) are supported by all versions of DisplayPort.
• High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) is supported by DisplayPort 1.2 and newer.
• High Bit Rate 3 (HBR3) is supported by DisplayPort 1.3 and newer.

4 lanes

Link rate	8 bpc limit	6 bpc limit	Data rate	Bandwidth
162 MHz (RBR)	216 MHz	288 MHz	5.184 Gbps	6.48 Gbps
270 MHz (HBR)	360 MHz	480 MHz	8.64 Gbps	10.8 Gbps
540 MHz (HBR2)	720 MHz*	960 MHz*	17.28 Gbps	21.6 Gbps
810 MHz (HBR3)	1080 MHz	1440 MHz	25.92 Gbps	32.4 Gbps

* NVIDIA Kepler GPUs are limited to 540 MHz.

2 lanes

Link rate	8 bpc limit	6 bpc limit	Data rate	Bandwidth
162 MHz (RBR)	108 MHz	144 MHz	2.592 Gbps	3.24 Gbps
270 MHz (HBR)	180 MHz	240 MHz	4.32 Gbps	5.4 Gbps
540 MHz (HBR2)	360 MHz	480 MHz	8.64 Gbps	10.8 Gbps
810 MHz (HBR3)	540 MHz	720 MHz	12.96 Gbps	16.2 Gbps

1 lane

Link rate	8 bpc limit	6 bpc limit	Data rate	Bandwidth
162 MHz (RBR)	54 MHz	72 MHz	1.296 Gbps	1.62 Gbps
270 MHz (HBR)	90 MHz	120 MHz	2.16 Gbps	2.7 Gbps
540 MHz (HBR2)	180 MHz	240 MHz	4.32 Gbps	5.4 Gbps
810 MHz (HBR3)	270 MHz	360 MHz	6.48 Gbps	8.1 Gbps

Digital Display Working Group (DDWG), the group that created the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard, doesn't seem to exist anymore, so here's an archived copy of the DVI specification:

https://www.monitortests.com/download/pdf/dvi_10.pdf

An interesting note is the DVI specification doesn't actually specify a maximum pixel clock, only that pixel clocks greater than 165 MHz must use two links. In fact, it states the first link can operate beyond 165 MHz if the pixel clock is greater than 330 MHz.

If you have a BenQ XL2730Z or ZOWIE XL2730 and can't set the refresh rate to 144 Hz because the option disappeared, it may be a firmware bug.

Follow these instructions to reset the monitor:

1. Power off the monitor.
2. Hold down buttons 3 and 4 and power on the monitor.
3. Keep buttons 3 and 4 pressed until the picture appears.
4. Press button 5 to enter the factory menu.
5. Choose "CLEARUSER" to reset the monitor.
6. Unplug the monitor's power for a minute.
7. Plug the monitor back in and power on the monitor.

Custom Resolution Utility (CRU) 1.4.2 was recently released with a new feature that allows exporting self-contained EDID override installers. This also includes an alternative method compatible with older Intel GPUs.

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After making the desired changes, click the "Export..." button:

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Choose "EXE File" for the file type:

Click the "Save" button.

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Run the .exe file:

• Choose "Install EDID" to install the EDID override on all matching displays.
• Choose "Reset EDID" to remove the EDID override.

I think it's time I started a blog to create a knowledge base. I'll be posting software releases, guides, technical information, and whatever else comes to mind.