- CAN I USE HDMI TO CONNECT MACBOOK TO MONITOR UPGRADE
- CAN I USE HDMI TO CONNECT MACBOOK TO MONITOR PRO
- CAN I USE HDMI TO CONNECT MACBOOK TO MONITOR PC
CAN I USE HDMI TO CONNECT MACBOOK TO MONITOR PC
So I stand corrected! So now whether you own a Mac or a PC you can run into the problem of needing to convert a DisplayPort or a mini DisplayPort output to an HDMI monitor input.
CAN I USE HDMI TO CONNECT MACBOOK TO MONITOR PRO
Well yesterday – one of our Account Managers (Stephanie) showed me a Microsoft Surface Pro notebook that had the mini DisplayPort connection. Now, I have to make a confession, since in an earlier video in this series I mentioned that the mini DisplayPort connection was exclusive to Mac Users. Newer laptops and tablets are providing the DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort Connection. So with the shortcomings of both DVI and HDMI another standard was born and that standard is the DisplayPort. HDMI is not an open platform as it is a royalty based product from a company called Silicon Image.
CAN I USE HDMI TO CONNECT MACBOOK TO MONITOR UPGRADE
DVI will probably fade away soon as the group that created it no longer exists to upgrade the technology. First we should go over what exactly is a DisplayPort connection.īasically, the DisplayPort is the newest digital connection to fill a void where only DVI and HDMI used to be the only two digital players. Actually this is a very simple connection. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.Today we are going to talk about the DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort and what is involved to connecting to an HDMI input on a monitor. Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.Choose Displaysfrom the View menu to open the preferences pane.From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video: Reset the resolution Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC. If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.Įxample: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.Remove all display cable extenders, KVM switches, or other like devices and retest to determine if the issue is resolved.Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ).Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ).About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters.Refer to these articles to assist you with adapter compatibility and further configuration information: Confirm display adapters are fully seated in their respective connections and that they are supported models and for the computer and display.It is always good to have your notebook connected to AC power when an external display is in use. If you're using an Apple notebook, confirm the AC power cable or adapter is securely connected to the computer and the cable providing power to the display is also secure.When using an external display be sure to check the following: No video or no signal, image distortion, "snow," or flickering
I would use this article to help troubleshoot the issue, named:Īpple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays It sounds like you are unable to get any video signal to your external monitor at all.
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