I'm still a little confused.
If passive DisplayPort adapters can't generate a needed signal, how did several passive adapters end up on ATI's Validated Dongles list?
http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/...y-dongles.aspx
It would be lovely to be able to pick up an approved adapter from Amazon for under $25 and then add a little something to get the free shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/Accell-B087B-0...dp/B001CXXD2Q/
I was happy to find the list, but how is it to be used? Are the passives only useful for the Eyefinity 6 boards (which supposedly come with passive adapters)?
And the wording on the dongle page suggests that you could use 2 DVI monitors in a dual-display Eyefinity setup. It makes it sound like you only need an active adapter or native DisplayPort monitor to step up to three screens. (Playing a game with a big swath of bezel right down the center sort of kills the dual screen option, but it is "technically" an option...)