About the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter
Summary
Find answers here to frequently asked questions about using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter to connect your Mini DisplayPort Macintosh computer to an external monitor.
Products Affected
Apple Cinema Display, MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)
What is the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter? How is it different from Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter?
Macintosh computers equipped with a Mini DisplayPort need to use an adapter with supported external displays that utilize a DVI interface. Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter with a supported dual-link display when the external display resolution is set at higher than 1920 x 1200. Computers equipped with a Mini DisplayPort include the MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), the MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009), and MacBook Air (Late 2008).
What are the operating system requirements for the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter?
You will need Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later to use this adapter.
What are the hardware requirements for the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter?
A Macintosh with a Mini DisplayPort and dual-link DVI display. If you are using only displays that are not dual link at resolutions of 1920 x 1200 or lower, a dual link adapter is not necessary. The Mini Display Port to DVI adapter should address your needs.
Which monitors does this adapter support?
Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air to a 30-inch display that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD.
Can other adapters be interconnected or "daisy-chained" to the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter?
The Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter cannot be interconnected with any other adapter.
My Apple Cinema Display (30-inch DVI) is not working properly when used with the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter. What can I do?
If you experience trouble viewing video output on your display when using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter, you should try these steps:
- Reset the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter by disconnecting its Mini DisplayPort and USB connections from the computer for few seconds.
- Reconnect the cables back to the computer to see if the issues persist.
- If your issue is still unresolved, disconnect both the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter as described in step 1, then power off the monitor.
- Reconnect all cables and power on the monitor to attempt to resolve your issue.