Card/monitor compatibility question

Hi, I have a ati radeon x 800xt mac edition card (dual link dvi-i) can i use a single link dvi-i monitor? Thanks

The DVI port can be used with a single or dual link DVI display, or with a DVI to VGA adapter, for a VGA display.
The ADC port can also be used with an ADC to DVI adapter for a single-link DVI display, or with an ADC to VGA adapter for a VGA display.

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