Connecting Mac mini -- PC no go... Is there a fix?

Both my Windows XP PC and Mac mini can see the Time Capsule apple router. But I cannot get them to see each other directly, although I could do this in Tiger.
When I put in my PC User ID (e.g., "name", an administrator-level account) and leave the password blank (there is none needed to log on to Windows) the Mac mini says sorry, it's not the correct combination. I've tried enabling SMB in file sharing and Workgroup in network to no avail.
Any ideas would be most appreciated.

What did you try redownloading, the book or the iBooks app? Make sure you have the latest update for iBooks installed. You could try deleting the iBooks app and reinstalling it to see if this resolves your problem.

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www.displaylink.com/support/mac_downloads.php
Now it's working but not 100%. Upon starting of the mac-mini monitor works fine. But later when I switch off and switch on the monitor, then it doesn't work. Looks like monitor off -on trigger is not handled in the driver.
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The following table lists the new tones and their meaning:
Tone(s)          Description
1 tone, a 5-second pause, repeat          No RAM installed
3 successive tones, a 5-second pause, 3 successive tones          RAM does not pass data integrity check
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2538
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Hi all,
I just purchased my Mac Mini and tried connecting to my LG 19" HD TV using the supplied DVI to VGA adapter. When I first booted the machine "No signal" was displayed on my TV. I plugged in another 15" monitor and played around with resolutions and cable swapping and it works at 1024 x 768 at 60Hz (not ideal but better than nothing). Everytime I turn off the Mac Mini or it goes to sleep the resolution is reset and "No signal" appears again.
I have tried connecting via VNC to play around with the settings remotely but this has no effect on my TV monitor and is only resolved by the solution above or by leaving my Mac awake and not sleeping.
The documentation for the TV says that all the resolutions I have tried, and more are supported and Detect Displays under System Preferences shows these but defaults to a resolution that produces a "No signal" box.
Any ideas would be greatly welcomed.
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Hi BSteely,
Thanks for the reply. To answer your questions, the LG shows on the mini as it should do i.e. there is a specific code (the LG model number) and lists the resolutions and refresh rates listed in the manual. Adobe Photoshop complains of a bad colour profile but I think that was only because when the LG is finally lit up it is as a result of me connecting the 15" monitor then hot swapping before OS X has change to realise.
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I did install SwitchResX from looking at other forums but was unable to save a usable state as the profile and resolutions were from a different monitor effectively despite my LG being connected. The P&D file that it gave back is listed in full below although I suspect this is for my 15"monitor (Excuse the length but I am unsure as to which bits are most useful).
The LG manual lists 1440 x 900 at 60Hz as the native default however the mini fails to recognise this. The easiest resolution I can get after hot swapping monitors is 1024 x 768 at 60Hz although the other day (not sure how) I did get 1280 x 1024 (at 60Hz?). The LG does not however have a DVI port. It does have HDMI so a DVI to HDMI cable could work but without buying a cable I don't know.
Here is the LG's information file:
DDC block report generated by SwitchResX version 3.8.4 for display
VGA/SVGA Display
------------------- RAW DATA ------------------------
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 | 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 09 AD 38 02 BD E7 00 00
1 | 30 0B 01 01 08 1E 18 64 E8 17 26 A0 61 58 9A 2E
2 | 27 54 39 AD CE 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
3 | 01 01 01 01 01 01 C3 1E 00 20 41 00 20 30 10 60
4 | 13 00 1E 16 00 00 00 1E 64 19 00 40 41 00 26 30
5 | 18 88 36 00 1E 16 00 00 00 18 00 00 00 FD 00 3C
6 | 4B 1F 3C 08 00 0A 20 20 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 FE
7 | 00 46 58 57 4A 31 42 30 32 35 39 33 32 35 00 66
< 00FFFFFF FFFFFF00 09AD3802 BDE70000 300B0101 081E1864 E81726A0 61589A2E 275439AD CE000101 01010101 01010101 01010101 0101C31E 00204100 20301060 13001E16 0000001E 64190040 41002630 18883600 1E160000 00180000 00FD003C 4B1F3C08 000A2020 20202020 000000FE 00465857 4A314230 32353933 32350066 >
Valid EDID block: checksum passed
------------------- MAIN EDID BLOCK -----------------
EDID Version........1.1
Manufacturer........BMM
Product Code........14338 (3802) (0238)
Serial Number.......0000E7BD
Manufactured........Week 48 of year 2001
Max H Size..........30 cm
Max V Size..........24 cm
Gamma...............2.00
Display Supported Features:
Power Management: Active off Power Management: Suspend Power Management: Standby
Display type:
RGB color display
Display is non continuous frequency
Default color space is not sRGB standard
Input signal & sync:
Analog input with: 0.700V / 0.300V
Composite Sync
Color info:
Red x = 0.625 Green x = 0.345 Blue x = 0.180 White x = 0.329
Red y = 0.380 Green y = 0.604 Blue y = 0.154 White y = 0.225
Established Timings:
720 x 400 @ 70Hz
640 x 480 @ 60Hz
640 x 480 @ 72Hz
640 x 480 @ 75Hz
800 x 600 @ 60Hz
800 x 600 @ 72Hz
800 x 600 @ 75Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
1024 x 768 @ 70Hz
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
Manufacturer Reserved Timings:
Standard Timing Identification:
Monitor Description blocks:
Descriptor #0 is Timing definition:
Mode = 1024 x 768 @ 75.029Hz
Pixel Clock............. 78.75 MHz Non-Interlaced
Horizontal Vertical
Active.................. 1024 pixels 768 lines
Front Porch............. 16 pixels 1 lines
Sync Width.............. 96 pixels 3 lines
Back Porch.............. 176 pixels 28 lines
Blanking................ 288 pixels 32 lines
Total................... 1312 pixels 800 lines
Scan Rate............... 60.023 kHz 75.029 Hz
Image Size.............. 30 mm 22 mm
Border.................. 0 pixels 0 lines
Sync: Digital separate with
* Positive vertical polarity
* Positive horizontal polarity
Descriptor #1 is Timing definition:
Mode = 1024 x 768 @ 60.004Hz
Pixel Clock............. 65.00 MHz Non-Interlaced
Horizontal Vertical
Active.................. 1024 pixels 768 lines
Front Porch............. 24 pixels 3 lines
Sync Width.............. 136 pixels 6 lines
Back Porch.............. 160 pixels 29 lines
Blanking................ 320 pixels 38 lines
Total................... 1344 pixels 806 lines
Scan Rate............... 48.363 kHz 60.004 Hz
Image Size.............. 30 mm 22 mm
Border.................. 0 pixels 0 lines
Sync: Digital separate with
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* Negative horizontal polarity
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Vertical frequency range.........60-75 Hz
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FXWJ1B0259325

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Hi !
I have a Mac Mini Core Duo 1,66 GHz with GMA950 chipset (MacMini1,1 sold from february 2006 to september 2006) which I was using as a Plex mediacenter connected to an old CRT display via an s-video adapter.
I purchased a brand new Panasonic TX-PF42G10 plasma screen the other day, and for the life of me I can't get my Mini to feed anything to the HDMI inputs via a DVI/HDMI cable.
When I remotely connect to my Mini with ARD or VNC, I can see it successfully detects I have a "Panasonic-TV" and lets me choose 1920x1080 either in 24Hz, 50Hz or 60Hz. I tried all three : no picture.
Tried connecting this Mini via the VGA input: works fine.
I tried to install SwitchResX but I don't really know what to do with it. Tried to install Snow Leopard too, but it didn't help either.
YET I FOUND SOMETHING RATHER INTERESTING.
I have another more recent Mini (one of the new 2009 models), hooked up to a Samsung T240HD display via DVI. Since this display also has an HDMI input, I tried to connect the other, older Mini to it. And then... the Samsung display wouldn't let me pick the HDMI input from the source menu!
I thought "***???", and then I tried to connect the newer Mini to this HDMI input: works great! I then kept the HDMI end connected to the display, unplugged the DVI end from the newer Mini and plugged it back to the older Mini : BINGO, picture at last...... except the display kept showing a "No signal, check cable" message (even though it was displaying my Mini desktop!).
So I thought "OK, some handshaking problem I guess". I unplugged the HDMI connector from the Samsung display and replugged it immediately: like I thought, once more the display wouldn't let me pick the HDMI input!
So I guess this is the same problem I'm having with the Panasonic plasma: this older Mini is unable to tell the TV that it is connected to it, even though it can perfectly read the TV specs. I've had no time to check what happens if I connect the newer Mini to the Panasonic plasma, but I'd bet it will work just fine.
So basically, my question is: will I ever be able to use this old Mini of mine with this shiny new plasma screen, or will I have to purchase another 2009 Mini? Is there anything I can do with SwitchResX? If so, what should I try?
Thanks for taking the time to read, and thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Sounds quite possibly like the Panasonic enforces HDCP over its HDMI inputs and the older GMA950 equipped mini is unable to oblige.
That's what I thought too, as the newer Mini works just fine with my two screens, using the very same cable I used with the older Mini. Bugger...
FYI, I tried 720p : no picture either.
Does the Panasonic's user guide make reference to making computer connections over HDMI? It could be that only one of the HDMI inputs on the TV is designated for computer input, e.g. only one of the TV's HDMI inputs can work from a non-HDCP compliant source.
I do think I tried all 3 inputs, and the user manual never suggests that one of them is designated for computer input (I know some Samsung screens work that way, but this Panasonic doesn't seem to). Anyway, I'll give it a try once more, but I have little hope...
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I have a new-to-me current model Mac Mini and want to use it with my 20" Cinema Display (model A1081).
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Thanks for the reassurance BSteely!
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I just purchased a MINI for Xmas 09'. I have tried to connect it to my 45" tv via: DVI and S-Video connections, both have been un-successful! The only time the Mini shows a display is if I connect to a 17" computer monitor.....
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Hi- sorry to hear you are having problems.
Did you try using the mini-dvi to dvi adaptor that was included for free in your mac mini box? Give that a try, but that being said, the mini display port to DVI adaptor should have worked.
Just a note- the S-video adaptor will NOT work with the new 2009 minis. At all. You should bring that back to the store and return it.
Also, can you give us the following details:
1. Model of your Panasonic set.
2. Exactly what do you see on your screen when you try to connect? Black screen? Blue screen? Garbled screen? Screen with huge or blurry text? Please be as specific as possible.

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1) brought it home from the store
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4) turned everything on, turned the receiver to the correct input that I plugged the Mac Mini HDMI cable into...
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The Mac Mini is on, the blue light is on.
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Did I connect the wrong HDMI cable?
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I thought it would be an easy connection if I went Mac Mini > HDMI > Yamaha AV Receiver > HDMI > LG Infinia 50PK950 TV.
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Yup - tried connecting it through 2 different HDMI inputs on the tv, and tried different HDMI cables in case that was the problem. All I'm getting is "No Signal" on the tv.
I can run a PS3 through my receiver via HDMI and to the tv and it works fine.
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Connect Mac mini and iMac... please!

Connect iMac and Mac mini... please
Posted: Jan 30, 2006 7:17 AM Reply Email
Hi guys
I can't figure out how to make my iMac and Mac mini talk to each other... let me explain better...
I have a wired Linksys router that always worked ok connecting the iMac and a Windows XP... I used to connect them by SMB... I haven't been able to do the same with both Macs... do I have to enable "file sharing" or something?
Is there a way I can connect both macs wirelessly? even having a wired connection to the internet? both Macs have Blue Tooth and Airport ...
What I want...
I want to be able to share a printer connected to the iMac and have both HD mounted ALL THE TIME on both machines... so I would be able to work on the mini and save to the iMac... share my iTunes library that stays on the mini...
I am only being able to share my internet connection using the wired router... that's it... I can't go farther than that... why?
Sorry for the dumb question... I know it is supposed to be quite simple but I got stuck...
Cheers!

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Anyone know what we are doing wrong here? Thanks so much.

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Is there anything else I can do?
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do you have a good recomendation for a USB wireless stick?
Use ethernet or EOP (homeplug) adapters.
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Hi
i m trying to connect a lcd daewoo 32 to a MacMini
this works with dvi/sub 15 but there is no access to zoom ,panorama or 14/9
only 4/3 and 16/9 are available
the lcd give access to these options when connected to a dvdplayer with yuv
i bought a dvi/yuv adaptator for the macmini but there is no image on the display
should i connect the mac mini with dvi/hdmi link to access
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Thanks Anne for the answer
i allready downloaded this before posting , i'm not sure it helps
let me try to be more specific
the problem is to use front row on the mini with a 16/9 display (32') for films
with the dvi/yuv adaptator , it seems that the mac ( or the card) can not send this signal . Too bad , the tv with yuv connection accepts zoom , 14/9 ...
with the dvi/vga adaptator , the signal is ok on tv , at least for movies (1280x1024) , but the tv (plugged with vga ) does not give access to zoom , 14/9 so movies are "small"
not overscanned , but small
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