That won't work in parallels. Even with Intel Macs. It works on my Intel macbook pro 16, but I had to boot into bootcamp for the software to work.
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Mac mini: 4k @ 120hz?
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Holy crap never thought I'd see the day... literally been keeping an eye on this thread for a year and half!
- LG CX 48"
- Got the anker 518 USB-c connector
- Connected it to a windows laptop & connected to display
- Flashed custom firmware
- Connected it to my M1 Macbook pro 16"
- Go into display settings, select 60hz, then select 120hz
- Succes!!! 4k 120, 4:4:4, be it 8 bit only.
Couldn't get the CableMatters VMM6100 4:4:4, only 4:2:2...
Now just for someone to figure out 10 bit HDR on the 7100...
- LG CX 48"
- Got the anker 518 USB-c connector
- Connected it to a windows laptop & connected to display
- Flashed custom firmware
- Connected it to my M1 Macbook pro 16"
- Go into display settings, select 60hz, then select 120hz
- Succes!!! 4k 120, 4:4:4, be it 8 bit only.
Couldn't get the CableMatters VMM6100 4:4:4, only 4:2:2...
Now just for someone to figure out 10 bit HDR on the 7100...
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How can I tell which firmware my cablematters has on a mac, and if it's 6100 or 7100? Wish I had access to a PC to do the update - hoping I won't have to as I just got it from Amazon. Mine only says "Billboard" in USB settings.
Anyone know how to check please?
Anyone know how to check please?
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Which Mac are you using? M2?
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Does anybody knows what are advantages of using m2 hdmi 2.1 port over this method? Is it absolutely the same?
Well the M2 will offer you the full range/spectrum on the HDMI 2.1 port I suppose, without any of the current hassle. As for the TB4 port: has anyone tested HDMI output over that one? Does it support 4k/120Hz/RGB out of the box? Unless confirmed, I have my doubts regarding this as USB-C -> HDMI has been somewhat of missed opportunity from Apple for a good while now...
hdmi 2.1 port is exclusive for m2 pro and m2 max but not available for m2. Apple advertises that HDMI 2.1 port comes with m2 pro and M2 max can output 4k 240hz. If it is true, such HDMI 2.1 port should have DSC feature, which is not available in thunderbolt 3/4 to HDMI 2.1 in our m1 series and m2 devices. Without DSC, even full HDMI 2.1 (48gbps) cannot have enough bandwidth to output 4k 240hz.
You can see laterer posts in the thread. 4K 120hz RGB 10b is feasible now. We don't have to choose just either of them
My results with "Billboard" version of the CableMatters adapter without performing a firmware update, but did perform the EDID update, got 120hz 422 HDR on LG CX. Hopefully can get that to 444 post the firmware update and be good to go.
Does anyone know if the Billboard version can use the update for the VMM6100 that got this working?
Does anyone know if the Billboard version can use the update for the VMM6100 that got this working?
I just want to sincerely deliver my gratitude to all of you who have made this really happen. Long before I signed up an account here, I noticed this tread. And I periodically visited here and wish there would be some breakthrough. I can always see how hard you and others work on this issue through this thread. And I have learned a lot here. The last time I thought we might have hope was when I saw Apple release HDMI 2.1 port with m2 pro and m2 max. And I visited this thread again and was happy to find that you and others have noticed this earlier than me. After that, I visit this thread almost everyday. Though I have lived with the video output spec for a day, the achievement of 4k 120 RGB 10bit is still too good to be true for me now. It is amazing.
I also want to send another big thanks to @stevemr123 getting us EDID override functionality with BetterDisplay. The latest EDID override functionality on Apple Silicon makes force RGB become much easier now in multiple displays setups. Apple has been infamous for badly handling HDMI output with YPBPR. It limits the dynamic range of color in this setting. Unlike AMD and Nvidia, Apple never gives you option to adjust that. Therefore, video output in YPBRP via HDMI always looks grayer and more inferior of video output through thunderbolt/thunderbolt or thunderbolt to DP on Post-M1 MAC. You can check more details on this issue on Github here. (Force RGB Color on M1 Mac). It is because this I always prefer RGB over than YPBRP on MAC. If any of my friends need a multiple display software on MAC, I will definitely recommend them BetterDisplay, which offers good convenience and capability of handling displays on MAC.
It is wonderful to see force-RGB and thunderbolt - HDMI 2.1 conversion convene on 4k 120hz RGB 10B at the end here. I have to say I have gotten everything I need. And I probably should not ask for more. Thank you.
Finally, M1 and M2 is so powerful for regular users. But so many limits Apple has imposed on it to prevent its potentials. Apple has been following the rule of "Business is Business" too far. It is so bad that they does not natively support thunderbolt to HDMI 2.1 to output at least 4k 120 444 8bit while making HDMI 2.1 ports exclusive only for m2 pro and m2 max.
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Pretty sure billboard is 6100 with the cable matters adapter. The cable matters cable is the 7100
I have a 2023 Mac mini M2 Pro, and the Cable Matters 4K USB-C > HDMI cable just failed me (HDR only works on Windows PC's, not Mac's).
I'm looking for a solution that requires NO EDID editing, just regular plug-and-play use. I'll be using it for 4K60 with HDR right now... but DO want to buy a future proof one for 4K120+ w/ HDR as well.
What is the recommended USB-C/USB4/TB3-4 to HDMI adapter? HAS to end with HDMI so I can run it through my Denon AVR receiver (which then goes to my Hisense 4K120 75U8H TV/monitor).
People say the Belkin on apple's site is good, but it's only 4K60... Just found this Belkin on Amazon which says it's 8K60/4K144 with HDR, but nearly no reviews, and nothing on google... Good choice, or what else should I look at?
I'm looking for a solution that requires NO EDID editing, just regular plug-and-play use. I'll be using it for 4K60 with HDR right now... but DO want to buy a future proof one for 4K120+ w/ HDR as well.
What is the recommended USB-C/USB4/TB3-4 to HDMI adapter? HAS to end with HDMI so I can run it through my Denon AVR receiver (which then goes to my Hisense 4K120 75U8H TV/monitor).
People say the Belkin on apple's site is good, but it's only 4K60... Just found this Belkin on Amazon which says it's 8K60/4K144 with HDR, but nearly no reviews, and nothing on google... Good choice, or what else should I look at?
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I ordered 4adapters(2 CM, 2 Anker) and they were all VM7100 ☹️. I think I’ll order 3 more and then call it quits.
I’m hoping that CM comes out with a FW update soon on VM7100 allowing 120hz 10bit HDR. I am assuming VM7100 is newer/better so it can support it and is not a limitation of the actual hardware but just needs an update.
Would love any updates that you hear back from CM support @AironMan !
I’m hoping that CM comes out with a FW update soon on VM7100 allowing 120hz 10bit HDR. I am assuming VM7100 is newer/better so it can support it and is not a limitation of the actual hardware but just needs an update.
Would love any updates that you hear back from CM support @AironMan !
I'm kinda confused on what you're trying to do when your Mac Mini M2 Pro already has HDMI 2.1 built in, negating the need for these adapters. Are you trying to run 2 HDMI 2.1 screens at the same time?I have a 2023 Mac mini M2 Pro, and the Cable Matters 4K USB-C > HDMI cable just failed me (HDR only works on Windows PC's, not Mac's).
I'm looking for a solution that requires NO EDID editing, just regular plug-and-play use. I'll be using it for 4K60 with HDR right now... but DO want to buy a future proof one for 4K120+ w/ HDR as well.
What is the recommended USB-C/USB4/TB3-4 to HDMI adapter? HAS to end with HDMI so I can run it through my Denon AVR receiver (which then goes to my Hisense 4K120 75U8H TV/monitor).
People say the Belkin on apple's site is good, but it's only 4K60... Just found this Belkin on Amazon which says it's 8K60/4K144 with HDR, but nearly no reviews, and nothing on google... Good choice, or what else should I look at?
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Friends, where do I get access to a windows machine to do firmware update? I’m at a loss
my work pc has usbc front port but display with anker adapter doesn’t work (no igpu?).
my work pc has usbc front port but display with anker adapter doesn’t work (no igpu?).
I can also confirm this worked on my 6100 Cable Matters adapter, thank you! I get also 4k@120hz RGB 10b 4L10 <3WE GOT IT !!!
Thanks u Man, after checking ure Log and ure Firmware I was able to reproduce RGB 4k@120hz 10B after flashing Firmware (6.05.120) to an VMM6100 Cable Matters 201388 Adapter.
Its connected over 4L10 so it looks like it can use 40 Gbits to reach RGB 4k@120hz 10B!
Finally we got it ! I will report Cable Matters Support about this.
I think this solution can also been use for M2 Apple Silicon as well!
U have to override with custom EDID and change some times the frequent between 30hz-120hz. Then it will Sync with RGB 4k@120hz 10B.
Firmware is Attached and will work with Adapter Cable Matters 201388 when it has an Chip VMM6100.
(Till now we dont know if this Firmware will also work with other Brand with VMM6100!)
Can also inform that it also work when its connected to an TB4 Dock, so its also possible to get an 1 Cable solution !!
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Cable Matters 48Gbps USB C auf HDMI 2.1 Adapter (USB C HDMI Adapter) für 4K 120Hz und 8K 60Hz HDR - Thunderbolt 3, USB4, Thunderbolt 4 Port kompatibel-Maximale Auflösung auf jedem Mac beträgt 4K 60Hz
Cable Matters 48Gbps USB-C-zu-HDMI-Adapter-Kabel unterstützt 4K 120Hz und 8K 60Hz HDR - kompatibel mit Thunderbolt-3 und Thunderbolt-4-Port - 1,8m - maximale unterstützte Auflösung auf jedem Mac 4...www.amazon.de
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Yes, I would like the option to use a second screen at some point, but more so it's this: over the years I've been tracking a series of issues, it seems like people have had WAY less issues with USB-C/TB output (going to either USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, whatever) - it fixes some of the issues where all colors are muted, gray-ish, and washed-out. I'm getting similar (kinda) issues on 8x different external monitors where I turn HDR on and EVERYTHING ELSE (like every. single. program on the entire computer, except the HDR-compatible movie player) is washed out, and colors shift, and white isn't even close to white anymore:
...so I want to try a USB-C to HDMI adapter and see if it helps... just can't find which one will do 4K60 WITH HDR. And figured if I'm getting one of those, might as well get one which can do 120hz (which this topic is about), so thought I would ask here for a recommendation.
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a regular usb c port is not enough. it needs to be DP-alt capable.
see here for more info: https://www.club-3d.com/en/technology/15/usb_c_over_alt_mode/
Asked my friend with windows and type c port to run vmm tool, he get this. Do i need to plug in adapter first to make it work? Who can try to open thistool without connected device?
You need to connect the adapter to a monitor first. The IC that it can't find (your error message) is in the adapter
I've had a similar experience where using displayport from mac causes hdr to have very undersaturated colours, but if i plug the hdmi in colours are correct, i've tested this from both my mac mini and my ipad pro with usb-c to dp and usb-c to usb-c, i also tested my ipad pro on my friend's hdr monitor with usb-c to dp, colours look off. At least for me, there is some kind of issue with hdr on mac/ipad when using displayport. Displayport picture from windows pc on the same monitors looked just fine and no different than if i used the hdmi ports. I know my samplesize is only two but this feels odd still.Yes, I would like the option to use a second screen at some point, but more so it's this: over the years I've been tracking a series of issues, it seems like people have had WAY less issues with USB-C/TB output (going to either USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, whatever) - it fixes some of the issues where all colors are muted, gray-ish, and washed-out. I'm getting similar (kinda) issues on 8x different external monitors where I turn HDR on and EVERYTHING ELSE (like every. single. program on the entire computer, except the HDR-compatible movie player) is washed out, and colors shift, and white isn't even close to white anymore:
...so I want to try a USB-C to HDMI adapter and see if it helps... just can't find which one will do 4K60 WITH HDR. And figured if I'm getting one of those, might as well get one which can do 120hz (which this topic is about), so thought I would ask here for a recommendation.