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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How many monitors can I attach?
What is the maximum number of monitors I can attached with a laptop (Lenovo T440) that comes two usb ports, one VGA port and one mDP (miniDisplayPort)?
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DisplayPort monitor with USB hub, switch to another machine with all USBs?
So, I'd really like to just be able to sit down at my desk, with my gaming pc all connected up and working, plug my MacBook Air in to the DisplayPort and pick up all the USB devices.
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4K monitor showing 2560x1440 as max resolution
I recently purchased a 4k Monitor, to figure that HDMI can only display 4K at 30 hz, which isnt enough for gaming and it simply makes it less enjoyable with the laggy input. It worked at 4k resolution ...
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Does the Surface Pro 3 support sending audio through the mini-DisplayPort connector?
I have a Surface Pro 3 that I'm trying to connect to a TV via a mini-DisplayPort to HDMI cable, but I'm not getting sound. Does the Surface Pro 3 support this?
I found information via Google that ...
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Can I connect adapt a laptop's mini displayport to a monitor's hdmi port and get 2560 x 1440 resolution?
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad W530 with a mini displayport (mini DP) port and a monitor with HDMI as well as dual-link DVI-D (digital). I know that I can get an active adapter and go from the laptop's ...
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Mini DisplayPort daisy-chaining
I haven't found any documentation saying it's not possible, but I've been trying to find if daisy-chaining Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort with successive monitors connected using DisplayPort.
So:
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2560 x 1440 Resolution: is Mini DisplayPort or HDMI better?
My first foray beyond 1080p begins today.
Should I use HDMI or DisplayPort to connect my new laptop to my monitor?
If I have both cables, which will allow me to maximize my graphics experience?
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WHY: Mini Displayport to Displayport adapter connected to Alienware m17 laptop for dual monitor not working?
I just bought this: accellcables.com/K088B-003B.html and am trying to connect my ASUS 27" (2560x1440) monitor up to my laptop through it's mini displayport. After wrestling through possible solutions ...
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Surface Pro 2 - how many external 1080p monitors are supported with DisplayPort daisy chaining?
The Surface Pro 2 supports daisy chaining 1080p aka FullHD aka 1920x1080 monitors (and other resolutions too). Does anyone know for certain how many external 1080p displays the Surface Pro 2 can drive ...
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Black screen when lid is closed for primary monitor and nothing up for secondary monitor. What is wrong?
I recently purchased two new dual monitors. I interchangeable swap laptops -- one for work, one for personal use.
The personal use laptop is a lenovo Y500 and I use the ports, HDMI and VGA to connect ...
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What is an Acer Converter Port?
What is this port "Acer Converter Port"? Is it basically the same as miniDP? Can I connect a monitor like Dell U2713H on this one?
From Frequently Asked Questions on the Aspire R7 series:
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Are mini display ports to VGA reversible?
So I need an adapter for a Mini Display port monitor to go to a VGA laptop. Every adapter I see says it's for the opposite. Are mini DP to VGA cables reversible?
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One Mini DisplayPort yields small picture, the other works fine
I have 1 DVI, 1 HDMI and 2 Mini DisplayPorts in my graphics card. I have a TV hooked up to the HDMI port, and two displays connected to the Mini DisplayPorts (with HDMI-mDP cables, because i have no ...
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Is there a way to tell the difference between a thunderbolt cable and a MiniDP cable (possible knockoff)?
I purchased a thunderbolt cable off eBay and connected it to my Apple monitor. So far, the video signal is working fine; however, the audio is not coming out of the monitor as I understand that it ...
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Is Mini DisplayPort to DVI-I Adapter Compatible With a DVI-D Cable?
I have a problem with a DVI-I Adapter to DVI-D connection.
I bought an adapter for my MacBook Pro. It's a Mini DisplayPort to DVI-I adapter.
My display is NEC P221W which has a DVI-I input. The ...
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