Converting one of two DVI monitors to HDMI to view on HDTV

Is this even possible?
I have a DVI splitter already in place on the 2nd monitor but the DVI-to-HDMI converter next in the chain to the HDTV (1080p) keeps popping up the incompatible video signal message.
Do I have to connect the optical audio line to make nice?

Hi-
The DVI splitter can only supply one resolution.
Unless both monitors are of the same resolution, problems will result.
Using both ports of the graphics card will give better results.
If one port is ADC, use the ADC to DVI adapter (Belkin or Molex) to connect one DVI monitor,
Use the DVI port to connect DVI to HDMI.
Do I have to connect the optical audio line to make nice?
No.
You only need that to get audio.

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