Questions tagged [mini-displayport]
Mini DisplayPort is a smaller version of the DisplayPort interface developed by Apple for its Macintosh computers.
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Mini DisplayPort to USB 3.0? Is it possible?
I think not.
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Is it possible to make USB port from mini displayport in laptop by adapter or something?
I know it is possible in reverse, but is it possible this way?
I have mini ...
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MiniDisplay to HDMI to VGA Issue
I have a MBP 2010 that doesnt have a HDMI port, so I got a MiniDisplay to HDMI for a monitor I had. Currently, I'm using a monitor that only supports VGA. To use this monitor I have to connect the ...
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How do I figure out why my external monitor goes black?
My late 2013 MacBook Pro is connected to an external monitor using a Mini DisplayPort to Dual link DVI adapter.
About once a day, the external monitor goes black. The applications continue running, ...
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Keep control over macOS sound when connecting stereo via MiniDP/HDMI
When I connect my MacBook to my old stereo via Mini-Display-Port -> HDMI -> HDMI-Sound-Splitter -> Jack cable -> Stereo, I can't control the Mac-volume anymore because it is disabled. So I just can ...
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How do I tell if the cable I have is a Thunderbolt 2 or DisplayPort?
I have a cable from computer to monitor that is DisplayPort on one side, Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 2 on the other. I suspect it is a Thunderbolt 2 cable because it was able to display to my monitor ...
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What port is this? Is this mini displayport?
I think this laptop is a Lenovo T540P. Is this port Mini Displayport? The icon above is not the mini displayport icon I normally see.
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Connect HDMI video card to 4k monitor over mini-DisplayPort connection (for non-gaming use)
I just bought a new Dell P2415Q monitor and am having trouble getting it connected to my old Windows 8.1 PC with an nVidia GeoForce 710 video card.
It will connect OK to the monitor over a DVI->HDMI ...
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Mac Mini sometimes doesn't wake DisplayPort monitor
Setup: I'm using a ASUS PB278QR (via thunderbolt to mini dp cable) with a 1080p monitor from acer (via hdmi) on a late 2012 mac mini. The thunderbolt to mini dp cable I'm using is from amazon and not ...
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Use a Mid-2010 21" iMac as a monitor for a Windows PC with MiniDP port
I've got an old iMac (mid-2010 model) but I don't want to use it directly. I appreciate its display and audio so it sounds good if it can be turned into a simple monitor. My primary Windows 10 PC is ...
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2560x1600 @60HZ [miniDP --> DVI-D] adapter
Is it theoretically possible to achieve 60HZ signal at a resolition of 2560x1600 from a mini DisplayPort > DVI-D adapter?
I ask this because I have tried THREE adapters one $8, one $15 and one $32 ...
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Two VGA monitors off a single Mini DisplayPort
I have a surface tablet with dock. It has a single mini DisplayPort. I want to connect two VGA monitors.
I have heard that using a VGA splitter will work (sort of), but will result in the two screens ...
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How to use iMac 2009 21.5" as external display for MacBook Pro 2016
Does anyone know how to use the monitor of an iMac 2009 21.5" with a MacBook Pro 2016?
I'm using an HDMI cable between my iMac 21.5 2009 and Macbook Pro 2016 (new one):
Macbook Pro → Mini ...
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Image from iMac to MacBook Pro using Mini DisplayPort
I have iMac 27 with non-working display and MacBook Pro Late 2008. Can I connect MacBook to iMac as monitor? Maybe it possible with Linux?
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External monitor black when connect magsafe in macbook pro
I have a problem with magsafe and miniDisplay Port to connect external monitor.
I connect my macbook pro (mid 2012 with MacOS Sierra) to Dell S2415H with miniDisplay Port to HDMI cable and all its ok ...
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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter that would work at 4K @60Hz [closed]
I have bought this Club3D Mini DisplayPort™ 1.2 to HDMI™ 2.0 4K60Hz UHD Active Adapter
BUT despite it's name I had to return it. After connecting my Samsung UHD smart TV to my Lenovo thinkpad T460 ...
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