Did you update the firmware? it will be plug and play after, but the firmware update still needs to be completed to make it plug and play.
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DP/USB-C/Thunderbolt 3/4 to HDMI 2.1 4k@120hz RGB4:4:4 10b HDR with Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 now possible !
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Oh that means that i have to complete the listed steps including:
- Windows PC with USB-C DP capabilities.
3.1. (only VMM7100) Using Parallels will only work when using MicrosoftStore VMMHIDTool (Don't forget to activate the USB ports of your Win Image and additionally activate the port every time up you boot the Win image)
That probably won’t work, as the adapter needs to be displaying/connected for video, and your ASRock port doesn’t support video output.
You are right, my motherboard does not support it. I guess my only option is to take this route:
Windows PC with USB-C DP capabilities.
3.1. (only VMM7100) Using Parallels will only work when using MicrosoftStore VMMHIDTool (Don't forget to activate the USB ports of your Win Image and additionally activate the port every time up you boot the Win image)
or find someone with a windows pc or laptop that supports usb c alt mode
I will try to leverage the trial version of parallels and do it from that way. I cannot think of anyone that has a windows pc/laptop with a usb c that supports alt mode in my circle. An alternative thought is there some kind of cheap adaptor to make this work with a standard usb c port on a windows pc?
It worked!, i just got the trial for parallels and followed the steps and flashed the firmware now i can get 120fps in 4k. I still have some questions, in better display i am only getting the option of 8bit even when having hdr on, on the macbook air, am i missing something or is it my tv(lg c9)?, Also on better display the max HiDPI resolution i can set is 3008 x 1692 and the native resolution of 3840 x 2160 is in the LoDPI and it does make a noticeable difference in sharpness is this normal?. Since everything would be so small from where i would be watching/using i guess i am better off using 2k 120hz rather than 4k 120hz.
Not really. DP-Alt Mode is hard to do outside the silicon level. Some motherboards with Thunderbolt support a manual workaround, but it’s more complicated than buying an adapter.
Thanks everyone for all the work! 10bit 120hz unlocked on my macbook pro m1 
I'd just wanted to add that although my pc can't send a monitor signal over the usb-c port (3.1 gen2)
i was able to flash the anker adapter with the firmware. Only worked with the flashtool from the microsoft store though... maybe that helps someone else that hasn't access to pc with alt mode.
ps. so there wasn't also any display connected. Just the adapter on the usb-c port.
I'd just wanted to add that although my pc can't send a monitor signal over the usb-c port (3.1 gen2)
i was able to flash the anker adapter with the firmware. Only worked with the flashtool from the microsoft store though... maybe that helps someone else that hasn't access to pc with alt mode.
ps. so there wasn't also any display connected. Just the adapter on the usb-c port.
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How did you get 10bit?, to my it only shows 8bit no matter what.Thanks everyone for all the work! 10bit 120hz unlocked on my macbook pro m1
I'd just wanted to add that although my pc can't send a monitor signal over the usb-c port (3.1 gen2)
i was able to flash the anker adapter with the firmware. Only worked with the flashtool from the microsoft store though... maybe that helps someone else that hasn't access to pc with alt mode.
ps. so there wasn't also any display connected. Just the adapter on the usb-c port.
Flashed the Anker adapter with this firmware VMM7100_4kRGB120hz10b_V7_02_112.fullrom
That was all... No display connected whatsoever.
What i can say though is that apple somehow cuts corners with "pro Motion" while I see text is sharper while scrolling and the ufo test shows 120fps. It's not everything at high refresh. Windows feels far more fluid in the whole OS.
Diffrent ways. With VMMHIDTOOL on windows and also on parallels windows. Also from downloads in this thread. on both systems.
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I don't know any way for that. Only original Apple Displays can do that. Apple...
So plz. make a request to Apple in feedback hub so they know that we user want a support on non Apple Displays.
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It looks like with MacOS Sonoma the 10bit issue is gone. I always get 10bit days Also there is no problems in wake up or fallback to 4:2:0 anymore. Plz test and report. Iam using the VMM7100 CM 201388-A with a TB 4 Station.
Also there is no problems in wake up or fallback to 4:2:0 anymore. Plz test and report. Iam using the VMM7100 CM 201388-A with a TB 4 Station.
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Going to PM you but I have the following working:
M2 max + Sonnet Echo 20 TB4 Dock + Cable Matters & Anker Adapters + 8K Cable + Odyssey Ark @4k 120hz
I am getting a black screen at 165hz for both adapters, hoping there will be a solution sometime.
Dock:
Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock
The Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock is a Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock with Three Thunderbolt 4 Ports, M.2 SSD Slot, HDMI 2.1 Port, 2.5Gb Ethernet Port, Eight 10Gbps USB Ports, and More! It is compatible with Apple M series Macs; Thunderbolt 3 Intel Macs; Thunderbolt 3 and 4 Windows computers; Thu...
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Has anyone gotten the Cable Matters adapter to work on a Neo G9? I can't even get 5120x1440, let alone 120hz.
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I bought same USB-C hub as you and trying to flash the firmware but couldn't do it
Would you please help explain how did you do? I tried to use VMMHIDTOOL via MS store and the app provided by Cablematters but none of that couldn't detect the HW to update
Here's is the product I bought: https://www.amazon.com/-/ko/dp/B0B5CFPDD2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Thanks! How did u manage the one click switch between the devices?Going to PM you but I have the following working:
M2 max + Sonnet Echo 20 TB4 Dock + Cable Matters & Anker Adapters + 8K Cable + Odyssey Ark @4k 120hz
I am getting a black screen at 165hz for both adapters, hoping there will be a solution sometime.
Dock:
Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock
The Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock is a Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock with Three Thunderbolt 4 Ports, M.2 SSD Slot, HDMI 2.1 Port, 2.5Gb Ethernet Port, Eight 10Gbps USB Ports, and More! It is compatible with Apple M series Macs; Thunderbolt 3 Intel Macs; Thunderbolt 3 and 4 Windows computers; Thu...www.amazon.com
Hey, the vmmhidtool from ms store likely has sandboxing enabled. Did you try to run it as admin? I did the whole process from a windows laptop. And I downloaded the firmware packages from the 1st post directly from the Steps section. It has the flash tool already, you don't need the MS Store one.
Btw for all you folks using Parallels or any other hypervisor, you have to pass through the USB hub to Windows everytime it disconnects and connects (which it will a couple of times during the firmware upgrade as well). I don't know if there's a way to auto-attach the hub to windows directly everytime it's connected to the Mac.