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    Odd Hardware Issue MDD G4 - DVI No Video

    I've been having issues with DVI output on an MDD Single 1.0Ghz Geforce 4MX system that I picked up recently. The machine boots up properly, but just doesn't ever output anything to the display. When trying with graphics cards with VGA outputs, the machine works flawlessly over VGA but never...
  2. subdivisions

    Mac Pro 6,1 144hz?

    Hey all, I just bought a Mac Pro Trash-Can 12 core (Late 2013) and i put Monterey on it on a Samsund 990 Pro SSD. Runs great. My question, I have a 144hz screen im going to be using it on.. While i had it in my office i was able to get 120Hz on it using a Thunderbolt to DVI ACTIVE adapter.. I...
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    Mac mini M1 HDMI to DVI Issue

    Anyone else having an issue connecting the HDMI port on their M1 mini to a monitor with only a DVI port? The monitor in question is an Acer G235H (1080p) and I’m connecting with an HDMI to DVI adapter attached to the monitor. The monitor knows there is a connection (blue light), but all I...
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    MP 7,1 Duel Monitor problems - 7,1

    10.15.5 7,1 radeon 580x pro dvi to hdmi cables i have two monitors, when I turn the Mac on, the second monitor never powers up properly, it cuts off the left quarter of the screen. the first monitor also has issues if you turn it off and leave it a while then come back to it, it comes on with...
  5. ChrisTinaBruce

    2009 Mac Pro ATI HD 5770 Three monitors not working

    I’ve read many post and Apple articles about Active cable plugs to use all the ports on my HD 5770. I still not able to get more than two at a time to work. According to Apple two Mini Display Ports and on DVI (less 30”) will work. Apple Support I have two Mini Display Port to HDMI and one...
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    Software and hardware frustrations adding up fast, HELP

    I was in the Apple ecosystem pretty much my whole life up until 2018 when my beloved 2011 iMac 27" died due to a failed GPU. Since then, I've been all in PC (Windows 10) for all my computing needs but I recently happened upon a Mac Mini 2014 (it was headed for the dumpster of all places, and I...
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    Apple USB-C VGA Multiport-adapter vs. Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter

    Is there any difference between the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport-adapter and the Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter in display quality? Obviously they have different ports, but I'm curious about what the picture quality is like. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1L2AM/A/usb-c-vga-multiport-adapter...
  8. macduke

    iPhone lightning to DVI help

    I've recently been organizing my workshop and wanted to repurpose an old display to watch video from my iPhone. It was a really nice display when it came out (2008 IPS 27" 1920x1200 $799) and even though it has color shifted a bit over the years to the point of not being able to be calibrated...
  9. shape5

    Can you connect a 2008 Mac Pro to a new LG Ultrafine 4K monitor?

    Is it possible to connect a Dual link DVI output on an Early 2008 Mac Pro to the USB-C input on the newer monitors like this: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKMY2VC/A/lg-ultrafine-4k-display using an adapter? I've been trying to find an adapter but they all seem to go the other way around...
  10. AL1630

    Target display mode and DVI? (2009 iMac 27")

    I have a late 2009 iMac 27", and I'd like to use target display mode with my 2006 Mac Pro, so that I can use both machines and one desk. The problem is that the Mac Pro only has DVI outputs. If I get a DVI to Mini Displayport adapter, will TDM work?
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    Macbook Pro (2016) External Monitor Resolution Issues

    Hello all, I'm having some trouble connecting my 2016 15" Macbook Pro (with touchbar) to my Dell S2340M external monitor (1920 x 1080 resolution with DVI port). Here's my current setup: Macbook pro thunderbolt to female HDMI (using this...
  12. dwservingHim

    No DVI Output on Nvidia GTX 960

    Hey Everyone, I recently purchased a 2009 Mac Pro and upgraded it to 5,1 firmware and Sierra 10.12.6. For the sake of those who find specs helpful in isolating the problem, it's the 2.66Ghz 8-core, 24GB RAM, Booting from an OWC SSD drive in a PCIe slot. I also put in it a Nvidia GTX 960...
  13. u6crash

    External monitor on 2010 MBP w/Sierra not working

    Trying to go back to a dual monitor setup to watch Lynda.com videos while I work on the app in another screen. Using an BenQ G2400W that I used years ago with the same setup using a DVI cord to the Apple MiniDisplay adapter. Two days ago I first set it up and I had to test a couple...
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    Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DVI 1080p 120HZ for Macbook Pro (2016)

    How would one connect Acer HN27H monitor with only Dual DVI input at 1080p (1920x1080) to Macbook Pro 2016 through USB C (Thunderbolt 3) so it would work at 120HZ, what kind of magic trickery is needed? After a day of searching, I could not find any adapter that is higher than 60HZ.
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    What's the Difference Between HDMI and DVI? Which one should I buy?

    Good evening! I'm looking for a digital AV cable to connect my MacBook pro to my HDTV. I found 3 kinds of USB C cable, USB C to HDMI 4k@60Hz, USB C to Display Port 4k@60Hz and USB C to DVI cable 4k@30Hz. It's hard to make a decision. What's the difference between the HDMI, Display Port and DVI...
  16. Giuanniello

    Thunderbolt to DVI adapter

    Hi all, long story short, I still use my old MBPro 15" late 2011 as main machine for photography especially, the slow hard drive will sooner or later be changed with an SSD, in the meantime picture archive is on an external RAID drive but the 15" screen is somehow limiting for editing and I...
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    Unable to logon with DisplayPort connected

    When I connect my 4K Philips display on boot to flashed HD7950 card it simply refuses to boot. If I disconnect the 4K display and connect it right after booting then everything works fine. What's the reason for this? All works fine on HDMI and DVI.
  18. ourcore

    Resolution issue with 30" Cinema HD Display

    Hey, guys, I just revived an old 30" Cinema HD Display with a new power adapter. Issue is that when connected via Mini DisplayPort to a rMBP using Apple's MDP to Dual-Link DVI adapter, the display intermittently flickers on and off. I tried the same connection on another rMBP and got no output...
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    Video signal from DVI splitter unrecognized - two different devices. Why??

    Searching for answers - Replaced a powered DVI-Splitter which worked fine for over a year - Am using HDMI>DVI adapter to connect from Mac Mini i7 2012, OSX 10.8.5, HDMI port , to Aluratek DVI splitter. Configuration shown below - Worked fine for about 2 wks. Then came in after a couple of...
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    Flashed NVidia PC card works on OS X 10.8 but not later versions

    EDIT: SOLUTION HERE I have a Mac Pro 5,1 (late 2009) which was sold to me with a Windows model NVidia GeForce EVGA GTX 680 4GB FTW graphics card. I don't know what most of those acronyms mean, but I was told it had been custom-flashed to work with Mac OS X, and so gave more power and VRAM for...