Questions tagged [displayport]
Questions that relate specifically to Macs and peripherals with DisplayPort hardware (not Thunderbolt).
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Monitor has washed out blacks on M2 Air vs M3 MBP--and changes when you close the lid
I have an M3 MacBook Pro and an M2 BackBook Air. I have been using my LG 27UL500 as a second display with the MPB for weeks and it has nice, dark blacks. I plug the Air into it with the same ...
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How to know if new mac mini support my displays by specification?
Here are the specifications of the Apple M4 Mac mini:
Up to three displays: Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over ...
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Image stretched when connecting MacBook to ultra-wide monitor
I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014), and I want to connect it to an ultra-wide monitor (3440 x 1440). I'm using an HDMI cable and wonder if DP cable would work better.
The monitor's ...
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LG DualUp display over USB-C fails to activate after update to macOS Sequoia
I have an LG DualUp (28MQ780-B) display which I use with a MacBook Pro 14" (M2 Pro) over direct USB-C connection. Since updating to macOS Sequoia, the display no longer activates, though it will ...
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Can you get 1440p on external monitor via Mini DisplayPort to HDMI converter on MacBook Air (mid 2012)?
Is it possible to get 1440p over an adapter (Mini DisplayPort to HDMI) on an external display on MacBook Air (2012)?
The adapter supports 4k, and the HDMI cable does too. Still, I don't get the ...
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How to achieve 6k @ 60Hz on Mac Pro 5,1 with RX 6600?
I have a Mac Pro 5,1 running macOS Monterey via Open Core Legacy Patcher (OCLP) and I just purchased a flashed RX 6600 video card from MacVidCards.eu. According to the specs on the MacVidCards website,...
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Can MacBook Air 2017 handle 4k video playback
I bought a 4k monitor and now I am connecting the monitor to my MacBook Air 2017 with the mini-DisplayPort to HDMI cable. This cable supports 1440p on 59.98 FPS, or 4K on 30 FPS.
When it is on 1440p, ...
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2011, 15" MacBook Pro won't connect with Apple Cinema Display
I have a 2011, 15" MacBook Pro (running 10.6.8) with the defunct, AMD(?) graphics chip. I'm trying to connect to a 23" Apple Cinema Display using a brand-new Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter (...
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External monitor (Samsung Odyssey G9) does not respond until restart Macbook Pro (16 inch 2019) even using CalDigit TS4
I believe now I have tried every possibile solution to get my Macbook Pro 16 inch 2019 to work with the Samsung Odyssey G9 (LC49G97TSSNXDC).
Well, it kind of works: when I first start my Macbook, if ...
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Can I screen-share between two older MacBook Pros (2009-2011) running Snow Leopard (10.6.8)?
So I have two older MacBook Pros:
One is a 17", Unibody, Core 2 Duo, 2.8 Ghz, A1297 from 2009.
The other is a 15", Unibody, Core i7, 2.0Ghz, A1286 from 2011.
More details:
Both are ...
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Recommendation for a Mac Compatible Display Port switch for a 5K Monitor
I have the following hardware:
2021 MacBook Pro (16 Inch) Apple M1 Max - Running macOS Monterey
LG Monitor @ 5120x2880
Samsung Monitor @ 5120x1440
Answin USB C to DisplayPort, 6FT 8K USB-C ...
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Macbook Pro 2018 Ventura Not Detecting Additional Monitors From KVM Switch
I'm on MacBook Pro 2018 Ventura 13.5. I have three monitors connected to a KVM switch, two through HDMI, and one through DP. The middle monitor is connected through DP, the monitors on the left and ...
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Why does not exist available "Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter" at "Power & Cables - Mac Accessories"? [closed]
For an old MacBook Pro bought in 2012 as:
MBP 13.3/2.9/2X4GB/750/SD
Model No: A1278
I have the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter.
Now if in Power & Cables page exists available the old Apple 60W ...
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macOS Ventura 13.4 | Extend displays instead of Duplication
I have Apple M1 Pro 14 Inch with two monitors
Lenovo 27 Inch Monitor with USBC support and a Display Out port
LG 24 Inch - 24gm79g
I connected my laptop to Lenovo monitor via USBC and connected my LG ...
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Can I get my 2020, M1 Macbook Air to drive two different external displays?
Is there a way to get a 2020 MacBook Air (M1) to drive two external displays, specifically where one of the displays does not have USB-C/Thunderbolt?
The Macbook Air has two USB-C ports (both "...
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Connecting a 2015 MacBook Air to a Dell monitor with DP and HDMI ports [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) which I want to connect to a Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - P2422HE. Which cable is best suited for this connection? The monitor has DisplayPort and HDMI ports. ...
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Black screen during full screen playback on 2015 MacBook Pro retina
Any streaming video played back full screen results in periodic black screens, as if it's buffering, but it only happens with the mini DP connection, not HDMI, and doesn't happen with locally stored ...
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Is it possible to connect a second external monitor to Macbook Air Mid 2013? [duplicate]
I have one external monitor connected to Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter on MacBook Air Mid 2003. Now I have a spare monitor with DVI, HDMI and VGA input amd I'd like to add that as a second external ...
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Mac Mini M2 - no image with ATEN 4 Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVMP Switch
I have a new Mac Mini M2 connected with a USB-C / Thunderbolt to DisplayPort cable with the ATEN 4 Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVMP Switch with the model number CS1924 for Video.
I also have a USB3 ...
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Mac does not recognize DisplayPort through a hub
I have a 2020 MBA M1.
I bought a DP to Type C cable and a complementary hub to use my macbook with an external monitor in clamshell mode.
I found out everything works well when I connect the DP cable ...
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Chained audio setup works on everything but Mac
I have a setup where I have a dock that plugs a single USB-C connection into a computer. The dock has a DisplayPort cable to a monitor with a 3.5mm audio jack which some headphones are plugged into.
I ...
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Dual monitor setup on 2019 MBP
I currently have a 16 inch 2019 MBP with an Intel CPU and an Intel UHD 630 integrated GPU. OS is Monterey 12.6.2
I was looking at purchasing the Dell U2723QE which I'll call Monitor 1. This monitor ...
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USB-C to DP cable yields only 30Hz
I am using a MacBook Pro 2017 (two USB-C ports, running Ventura) and want to connect it to a Dell P2415Q monitor. For that reason, I have bought this USB-C to DP-cable. The monitor shows 4K @ 30Hz ...
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USB-C to HDMI to DP
I have a MacBook Pro 2017 (two USB-C ports only), running Ventura. I have a USB-C to HDMI female adapter and a HDMI (male) to DP (male) cable to connect everything to a Dell P2415Q. But there arrives ...
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Can I have dual monitors on my MacBook Pro (Early 2011)? [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Pro (13") from Early 2011 and want to use 1 external monitor as extended monitor. When I connect my Xiaomi Redmi 1A 23.8" Monitor in Mini Display Port Using HDMI to DP ...
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MacOS Ventura confuses monitors
I have a M2 Mac Mini Pro running Ventura 13.2.1 connected to three Samsung LU28R55 monitors. One is connected with a USB-C to Display Port cable, one is connected via an HDMI cable, and one is ...
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After macOS update, monitor keeps defaulting to variable refresh rate, goes black
I've got an Acer K272HUL monitor and an M1 Mac mini running macOS 12.6 Monterey. Before this latest update (forget what I was on before), the monitor worked fine. Now, whenever my Mac sleeps the ...
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How do use DDC/CI to change input to my Mac when a USB device is connected to it?
I have a single Dell monitor with a Mac Studio connected to it using USB-C and a laptop running Ubuntu connected using HDMI. I also have a KVM but I'm only using that for input devices, not video ...
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Why isn't my MacBook Pro detecting 2 out of 3 of my monitors?
I'm having an issue extending 2/3 of my displays on my MacBook Pro. I have two 24inch Lenovo monitors, one 27inch Samsung monitor, one Lenovo docking station and my MacBook Pro.
My three monitors all ...
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2022 Apple Mac Studio M1 Max w/ dual displays 4K@144 Hz
I just received a 2022 Mac Studio M1 Max, additionally I purchased a Thunderbolt 3 to dual DisplayPort 1.4 adapter: OWC Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter
When attempting to connect both displays, ...
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HDMI to DisplayPort adapter for a M1 MacBookPro
At my new job, I received an Apple MacBookPro to work on. Some specs: 16-inch 2021, Apple M1 Pro CPU, one HDMI port.
This Mac has USB-C ports and does not have any legacy mini DisplayPorts.
Can you ...
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Mac Mini won't boot with LG 34 UW monitor Connected
Kind of an edge case, so not sure if anyone can help with this. I purchased a new LG 34WP88C for my aging Mac Mini 2012 (6,2) hoping it could drive the display and it does, brilliantly, at 3440 x 1440 ...
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No display scaling option in System Settings for external display in macOS Ventura
I have an Iiyama PL2779Q monitor that I’ve been using for years without a problem. I connect my Macbook Pro to it through the displayport. The resolution is 1920 x 1080, which is fine. However, since ...
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External Monitor suddenly stopped working in full resolution
I know there's been a lot of these issues in the past, but here's mine (which seems a little bit different).
I have a MacBook Pro 2019 (Intel-based) and two monitors attached to it: one 1080p plugged ...
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Monitor with mini display output into thunderboldt to USB-C adaptor
Staying somewhere and having trouble using their monitor which has a mini-display input. I have a thunderbolt to USB-C converter which the mini display fits perfectly into (see picture). But it doesn'...
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Second external display to be connected always has washed out colours
I have a 14inch 2021 Macbook Pro M1 Max. I've attached 2 external displays (2x LG Ultragear 27GP850) via the anker thunderbolt 4 mini-dock connected with a thunderbolt 4 cable to my mac, and USB C to ...
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No signal on external monitors via USB-C to DisplayPort to DVI
For the past few months I've been plugging into two monitors (HP 1920x1080) via the following connection without issue:
MacBook | USB-C -> DisplayPort (adapter) | DisplayPort (cable) | Monitor
I ...
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How do I get MacOS 12.5 to daisy chain thunderbolt monitors to an Intel Macbook Pro 16?
I have 2 x Apple 27 Cinema Thunderbolt Displays. I recently acquired an Intel 2019 Macbook Pro 16. I've been running the cinema displays for the last few years using an apple brand Thunderbolt 3 to ...
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No signal to external monitor: Mac with basic M1
Today I bought a new external monitor (Samsung Odyssey G3) to use alongside my Mac with basic M1 running macOS Monterey 12.5.
The connection cable type is HDMI to USB-C. However, when I bought the ...
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Trying to get 3840x2160@60Hz working. Macbook Air M2, Sharp PN-K321 "4K" monitor. Where am I going wrong?
I'm hoping someone can help. I'm trying to get my Macbook Air M2 working at 3840x2160@60Hz with my new to me Sharp PN-K321. I can get 3840x2160, but only at 30Hz.
Things I've tried:
2 different brand ...
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upgrade to 12.4 - multi-monitors go bad
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
Updated to 12.4 this AM - I have a CalDigit TS3 USB-C docking station, with 2 external monitors (3 total screens) - previously this worked great. Now one of the screens is ...
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MBP 16 can't remember which monitor is which
I've been running a 2019 MBP 16 with 2 (different) monitors fine for 2 years, I upgraded to 2 identical monitors and every time the MBP wakes up from sleep or restart it's as though it randomly ...
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External monitor not working with hdmi - display port adapter
I have an external LG monitor that I used to use with my previous computer (Macbook Pro 2012) by using a Display Port - Mini Display Port cable.
Recently I got an M1 Macbook Pro (M1 Max chip, running ...
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Apple Studio Display DP/USB speed is a mystery
There is an iPad footnote:
When connected to iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd and 4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation) or iPad Air (5th generation), Studio Display USB-C ports deliver ...
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MacBook Pro 2015 does not output video via HDMI or MiniDisplay port
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I have a 2015 MacBook Pro. I also have a JVC television with an HDMI port. When I connect the two via an HDMI cable, the laptop appears to recognize that I've connected to another display (the ...
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Gamer Monitors Not Working Properly with Mac Mini Late 2018
I have a 2018 Mac Mini Late and for a few years I have noticed strange behavior on monitors.
When I turn on the monitor and then the Mac, the monitor displays "No Signal" messages as if the ...
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How to use monitors that connected to Mac mini as external monitor for Macbook Pro?
I have 2 monitors for my Mac mini at home, and recently I decided to buy a new Macbook m1. The problem is if I want to use those 2 monitors as external monitors for my Macbook, I have to unplug the ...
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Plugging an old MBP into a newer hub (TB2>TB4/USB-C)
I have a mid-2014 MacBook Pro, which has 2x Thuderbolt 2, an HDMI and 2x (degraded) USB 3 ports.
I also have a new Kensington Thunderbolt 4 hub, with two monitors connected to it (TB4>DisplayPort). ...
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Does my Mac support 'DisplayPort Alternate Mode' so I can use a KVM?
I'd like to buy a new monitor and have been looking at models that have an in-built KVM switch functionality as this would both reduce cabling/connections and enable me to use the monitor for home and ...
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Best port to connect Macbook Pro's USB C port to external monitor
What's the preferred external monitor port to connect a Macbook Pro with USB C ports only (a 2019 Macbook 16) if the monitor doesn't have USB C ports?
I read that USB C natively carries data in ...
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