Connect Powermac G5 Dual 1.8ghz to HD TV.

I tried using the DVI - HDMI cable that I use on my macbook, but it doesn't work with my G5. Black screen and no picture on the tv. I tried to lower the resolution, but nothing happened.
My G5 has 2 video out (DVI and ADC), Do I have to buy an adapter for the ADC port to HDMI. Maybe the tv only works as second monitor?
Mirko

dfernandez86-
I am confused so this is probably a dumb question, but how can using 1 stick be configured as a pair?
I would take the new stick out and use it as originally configured. When you get the second stick have at it.
Luck-
-DaddyPaycheck

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dfernandez86-
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Mike: thanks for posting!
As far as I understand, DELL LCD monitors and Apple PowerMac computers (with their standard 64MB graphic cards) don't have any compatibility issues, though none of the forums/threads/movies you point are 2407WFP related.
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I have seen a dual 1.8ghz (M9454LL/A) second hand with this spec:
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Memtest OS X...
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found this
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