Which DVI adaptor cable do I need?

[retrogamecity]

I just bought my first iMac second hand (late 2008 model), love it. It didn`t come the manual so haven`t been able to identify which video out port I have. After checking the apple website and seeing Mini DVI , Micro DVI and Mini Display Port options on the various models, I don`t know which one I have.

Can someone please identify the port I have on the back of my iMac from the picture I`ve attached and maybe even let me know which adaptor cable I need to buy to connect a second regular LCD (Non-Apple) DVI supporting monitor and have dual displays. Any help would be very much appreciated.

- Andy

 

[louishen]

that is a mini-DVI port, what inputs does the LCD have

 

[retrogamecity]

Thanks very much! So I need the Mini DVI to DVI cable I guess.
My LCD monitor has both regular VGA and DVI inputs. So in thoery I should be able to buy the Mini-DVI to DVI cable, connect a regular PC DVI cable to it and run it to my other monitor? Thanks again for the help.

 

[retrogamecity]

I just bought the Mini DVI to DVI cable.. pricey! Way too pricey.. but it works perfectly. I just plugged in my extra monitor and now I have my dual monitors setup. Thanks so much for the help ! I really appreciate it.

- Andy