I got one of those, and it kept waking the monitor up from sleep enough to complain that it had no signal.
Very annoying.
Spend the few extra bucks on this. Problem is gone. It is worth it.
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Mac mini M1 HDMI to DVI Issue
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Very annoying.
Spend the few extra bucks on this. Problem is gone. It is worth it.
@droidx and others, which specific DVI to USB-C adaptor did you get? I'd like to eliminate the chance that I get one that might not work. My situation is identical to some other posters on this thread: I just received a new M1 mini to replace my 2014 mini. I've been using two HP LP2465 monitors, with a DVI to HDMI cable. On the new mini, when I connect the same cable to the HDMI it doesn't sync up and I get a corrupted display. If I plug into a TV monitor it works ok. I don't really want to buy new monitors - even if these are uncool and old.
It sounds like before I send it back, I should try DVI -> USB-C. Ideally I'd find an adaptor that takes two DVI and connects to one USB-C, but whatever. I'd really appreciate any concrete recommendations; otherwise I'll just get some familiar brand and hope ...
It sounds like before I send it back, I should try DVI -> USB-C. Ideally I'd find an adaptor that takes two DVI and connects to one USB-C, but whatever. I'd really appreciate any concrete recommendations; otherwise I'll just get some familiar brand and hope ...
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Not sure, I have a 2018 that has exactly the same issue with an old Dell monitor that my 2020 mini does, I tried 2 different brand bi-directional hdmi -> dvi cables that work fine with the PC.
I suppose if you get the refurb from apple they’re really good about returns if you have the same issue?
I wondered about that. But I think I'm going to just send it back and keep using my old mini. It may sound stupid, but I have a bunch of these old HP monitors and I don't want to spend the money on two new monitors, to say nothing of fiddling around with resolutions, font sizes, making sure it all works with my remote access to work, etc. My key reason for not using linux is that I don't want to do any of that stuff anymore! I also had a disappointing chat with Apple support, which was like talking to a generic support droid, not the high quality I've come to expect. At the start, I was unsure whether it was a bot or a human, but I didn't want to be rude and ask. The dialog was something like this:
support: Hi, my name is support, how may I help you today?
rlyacht: Hi support, I have two older HP monitors (link). I can't get to work with my new M1 Mini. I tried blah, blah and blah.
# long pause
support: And how are you today?
rlyacht: Fine, how about you? Did you see my issue?
support: I'm fine thanks for asking
# long pause
rlyacht:
what do you think?
support: did you check with manufacturer of your monitor?
....
support: Maybe the monitor only supports analog signals
rlyacht: I guess I'll post something on macrumors or reddit and if I can't resolve it, I'll return it. Bye,
support: I'm glad I was able to point you in the right direction
I encountered this problem yesterday.
Interestingly, whilst HDMI -> DVI (via an adapter) didn't work, USB-C -> HDMI -> DVI (via *two* adapters) did!
Obviously a USB-C -> DVI cable would make more sense, but I happened to have both adapters hanging around so I thought I'd give it a go.
Interestingly, whilst HDMI -> DVI (via an adapter) didn't work, USB-C -> HDMI -> DVI (via *two* adapters) did!
Obviously a USB-C -> DVI cable would make more sense, but I happened to have both adapters hanging around so I thought I'd give it a go.
I kept my HDMI->DVI monitor hookup up during an upgrade. Part way through it works fine showing the Apple logo and the progress bar. It gives me hope but then it goes awry again.
This is showing me that the physical interface is fine. It is a software/firmware bug that they simple don't have enough complaints about to address.
This is showing me that the physical interface is fine. It is a software/firmware bug that they simple don't have enough complaints about to address.
Not an HDMI to DVI-D solution, but I did get my 30" Apple Cinema Display (ACD) working on my M1 MacBook Air. I used this adapter and plugged it into one of the two MBA TB4 ports and it works pretty well. My only complaint is that the MBA loses track of the settings of the display when I unplug it for a while and then plug it back into my ACD.
Yogi Basic USB-C to Dual Link DVI Active Video Adapter 2560 x 1600 USB C Type-C
Yogi Basic USB-C to Dual Link DVI Active Video Adapter 2560 x 1600 USB C Type-C
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I have a Plugable brand USB-C to DP cable that I got from my workplace and it works fine on my Dell 27" 2560x1440 monitor. I'm using it on my MBA M1.
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I was able to connect my MBA M1 to my 30" Apple Cinema Display using this adapter from Amazon. The only drawbacks were:
1. Have to hold down the option key while choosing a scaled resolution.
2. MBA would not remember the monitor arrangement and the monitor resolution sometimes when I would re-attach the display.
1. Have to hold down the option key while choosing a scaled resolution.
2. MBA would not remember the monitor arrangement and the monitor resolution sometimes when I would re-attach the display.
I am wondering if your issue with the HP LP2065 monitor from Mac Mini M1 has a solution or not, thanks!.... same issue here connecting a new Mac Mini 2020 (M1) to an older HP LP2065 or HP LP2465. Display is recognised but stays black. Tried a HDMI to DVI cable and also a DVI-DVI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter. No changes.
The Mac Mini 2012 that is being replaced drives both displays with no issues.
.... another cable (DVI-HDMI) arriving tomorrow but my expectation that this will resolve the issue are low.
Any update or hints how to resolve this are greatly appreciated.
Glass half full perspective -> a reason to buy two new screens
After I updated with the latest macOS v11.4, the HP LP2065 through HDMI-DVI cable works now, FYI
I'd also like to attach an M1 Mini to a Dell 2405FPW, do you happen to know/recall which cable worked? Thanks!