I am giving folks with 09 mac minis an option that uses the mini displayport that will intergrate the video and audio for use with hdmi. Connects to hdmi using a thirdparty mini displayport to hdmi adapter or cable. Mac mini 2018 and later macbook air retina, inch, 2020 macbook air retina, inch, 2018 2019. A separate hdmi vgavga cable sold separately is required. The minidvi connector is used on certain apple computers as a digital alternative to the. A nonoem minidvi to hdmi adapter is also available on certain online stores such as ebay and. The minidvi to hdmi adapter is designed for the imac intel core duo, macbook, and 12inch powerbook g4 with minidvi connection, allowing you to connect to an hdtv, external monitor or projector.
Product title vimvip mini dvi to vga adapter cable. Benfei mini displayport thunderbolt to hdmi 6 feet cable with audio, mini dp display port to hdmi converter adapter goldplated cord compatible for macbook, imaclg51 macbook pro surface pro dock. If youre using an external display, sleep and wake your mac to make it check for connected displays. Ive picked up a mac mini g4 and it definitely works ok but i cannot get it to output a signal to hdmi on a monitor or an hdtv. Mini displayport mini dp to dvi cable cable length. Browse the topranked list of hdmi tovga adapter for mac mini. The thunderbolt 3 usbc ports on your mac mini are managed by two controllersone for the two left ports, and one for the two right ports. Macbook pro retina, 15inch, mid 2012 2015 mac pro late 20 mac mini.
Seeing as the monitor probably already has a dvi cable laying around, id just use the hdmi to dvi adapter included with the mac mini. If your tv uses dvi, all you need is a simple dvi cable to connect your mac mini to the hdtv. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Caldigit thunderbolt 3 mini dock previous gallery image. Cablecreation minidvi to hdmi adapter cable, mini dvi 6ft in white for macintosh. For example, a mini displayport to dvi adapter cant be connected to a dvi to hdmi adapter. Mini dvi to hdmi cable allows the video signal from a mini hdmi equipped device to be output to any hdmi monitor. This is not a mac pro forum, this is a mac mini forum. Through a process of elimination, i have already ruled out any issues with the dvi to hdmi cable.
The dvi to vga adapter that was included with your pre early 2009 mac mini can be used along with a vga cable to connect the mac to an hdtv with an analog pcinput vgargb, supporting resolutions 1920x1080. The mini displayport minidp or mdp is a miniaturized version of the displayport audiovisual. This adapter lets you connect a standard analog monitor, projector, or lcd that uses a vga connector or cable to a macbook, macbook pro, or macbook air with a mini dvi. Mini displayport to dvi 6 feet cable, benfei mini dp display port to dvi cable male to male goldplated cord compatible for macbook, imaclg51 surface pro dock. Us mini dvi to hdmi video cable adapter for apple macbook. Supports singlelink dvi devices up to 1920by1200 resolution. Mini displayport to hdmi dvi vga 4k adapter, benfei 3in1 mini dp to hdmi dvi vga male to female convert goldplated cord compatible for macbook air, mac mini, microsoft surface pro 34 4. Apples mini displayport adapters work with mac models that have a mini displayport, thunderbolt port, or thunderbolt 2 port when using mac. Mini displayport to hdmi adapter 2 pack, benfei mini dp thunderbolt to hdmi converter goldplated cord compatible for macbook pro, macbook air, mac mini, microsoft surface pro 34, etc 4. Keple mini dvi to hdmi video adapter adaptor converter cable cord lead compatible with macbook, imac, mac mini, powerbook g4 to hdtv projector or. But i also want to connect it to a second monitor, 1280x1024, with dvi, and this is not working for me. Patazon new 3in1 mini displayport to hdmi dvi vga display port cable adapter for apple mac book macbook pro macbook air mac mini surface pro. Connect your mac with mini dvi to your external display.
Wait a few moments, then press a key on your keyboard or click your mouse or trackpad to wake your mac. Hdmi is electrically similar to dvi, but has a different physical connector that may include an. The dvi to hdmi cable should have its hdmi end connected to the tv. Connects to hdmi using a thirdparty mini displayport to hdmi adaptor or cable. The mini dvi connector should be connected to the mini dvi port on your mini.
Mini displayport to hdmi 2 pack, benfei mini dp thunderbolt compatible to hdmi 4k adaptor goldplated cord for macbook pro, macbook air, mac mini, microsoft surface pro 34 4. Plug the minidvi end into your mac, and connect the hdmi end to an hdmi male to male cable, then plug the cable into your hdmi. This value pack includes a premium gold series 6 ft hdmi cable. Hdcdvimm1m 1 m mini hdmi to dvi d cable, mm, 1 m mini hdmi to dvi cable, 19 pin hdmi c male to dvi d male, 1920 x 1200 video 4. However, to avoid using another adaptor i chose the hdmi to dvi d cable. Enables mac mini, macbook pro with retina display, and mac pro systems. I have two and they both work perfectly with my other macs that feature dvi.
I had a similar problem with my 2018 mini and a dell2407wfp when i used the hdmi to dvi cable that worked fine with my 2014 mini. In my case i simply purchased a usbc dvi cable and. The minidvi to hdmi adapter is designed for the imac intel core duo, macbook, and 12inch powerbook g4 with minidvi connection, allowing you to connect to an hdtv, external monitor or. Mini display port to hdmi dvi vga adapter connects a mini display port mini dpthunderbolt 2. About the apple mini displayport adapters apple support.
Connect an advanced digital monitor supports full 1080p resolution. Keple mini dvi to hdmi video adapter adaptor converter cable. Intelbased imac, the macbook intelbased laptop, the intel based xserve, the 2009 mac mini, and some late model emacs. The dvi end should be connected to a dvi to mini dvi adapter. With an adapter, the mini displayport can drive display devices with vga, dvi, or hdmi interfaces. Press the power button on your computer to put it to sleep, or choose apple menu sleep. You can connect one 5k display using a thunderbolt 3 usbc port, or up to three 4k displays using two thunderbolt 3 usbc ports and the hdmi. Qvs video cable dvi video cable for imac, macbook, monitor, video device. Use this cable adapter to connect your mac with a minidvi video output port to an external monitor, tv, projector or other display device with hdmi input. The apple hdmi to dvi adapter allows you to connect your mac with builtin hdmi.
The early 2009 models can be connected to a vga equipped television by using a mini dvi. Ive been connecting from the mac mini s mini displayport connector to vga via an adaptor. I want to connect it to a 24 1920x1200 monitor with hdmi this is working fine. Im met with a black screen or the no signal warning respectively. This is not a resolution to this issue for a mac pro.
Belkin 4k mini displayport to hdmi adapter,belkin 4k mini displayport to hdmi cable 2 m6. Mac computers that have an hdmi port comply with hdmi 1. Mini displayport is not compatible with macs before 2008 that have minidvi. For connecting any hdmi equipped display, including. I too am experiencing this issue, but on a 2010 mac mini. Minidvi to hdmi female adapter cable for apple mac. Add an external display to an apple macbook or imac computer, creating a simple. I could have purchased a dvi d to dvi d male to male cable and used the hdmi to dvi d adaptor supplied by apple in the box with the mac mini.
Thunderbolt mini displayport to hdmi cable adapter for macbook. Usb c to dvi adapter and the cable that came with your display or projector. I purchased a hdmi to dvi d cable and all problems were solved. There is no difference in quality, as the video bits of the hdmi cable are exactly the same as a dvi cable. Hey folks, i just picked up a 2011 mac mini with the 2. Get help with video issues on external displays connected. Topspring multifunction mini displayport to dvi vga hdmi tv av hdtv 3in1 cable in black,suitable for macbook pro, or macbook air, mac mini, apple allinone imac21. Nurbenn mini displayport mini dp to dvi cable, thunderbolt port compatible, gold plated, 6 feet.
When this adapter was plugged in, the mac doesnt even acknowledge that theres an external display available. Add an external display to an apple macbook or imac computer, creating a simple dual display setup. Product title eeekit 3in1 mini displayport dp to dvi vga hdmi ad. The hdmi cable just also carries digital audio along with it. If your display has more than one video connection, see if using another connection on the. Mac mini g4 will not output to hdmi via dvi macrumors forums. This adapter will allow you to use hdmi cables with the minidvi port found on some laptop computers. Mini displayport to hdmi vga adapter, cablecreation 2 in 1 mini dp thunderbolt 2 converter compatible with macbook, macbook pro, mac mini, surface pro 3456, white 4.
Hde mini dvi male to hdmi female video adapter cable. Minidvi to dvid adapter cable for apple mac best buy. Mini dvi to hdmi cable allows the video signal from a mini hdmi equipped device to. Mini dvi to hdmi adapter converter cable for imac macbook.
I tried booting it up using a sceptre 20 lcd via dvi using the included hdmi to dvi adapter and i dont get any video output. Mac mini 2018 and later mac mini late 2014 more mac compatibility less mac. Plug the mini dvi end into your mac, and connect the hdmi end to an hdmi male to male cable, then plug the cable into your hdmi. Shop for mini dvi to dvi d adapter cable for apple mac at best buy. About the apple mini displayport adapters use these adapters to connect a mac that has a mini displayport, thunderbolt, or thunderbolt 2 port to a display that uses a dvi or vga cable. How do i connect an intel mac mini to a television. In my case i simply purchased a usbc dvi cable and the dell2407wpf is working just fine now. Mini displayport to hdmi adapter not work apple community. Ive now tried two different usbc to dvi d cables one of them specifically claiming compatibility with the 2018 mini. Mini dvi to hdmi video cable adapter for apple macbook mac. The april 2010 line of macbook pro, and july 2010 imac and later do support this. Get the best deals on mini dvi to hdmi cable when you shop the largest. Use this cable adapter to connect your mac with a mini dvi video output port to an external monitor, tv, projector or other display device with hdmi input.
Product title eeekit mini dp to hdmi vga dvi, eeekit 3 in 1 mini d. But im about to try to switch to different cabling and have choices that include a mini displayport to dvi d cable or an hdmi to dvi d cable. The mini dvi to vga adapter is designed for use with the imac intel core duo, macbook, and 12inch powerbook g4. I testing this quickly about a year ago and it worked.