DisplayPort to ViewSonic VG2030wm Issue

I just received my MacBook Brick and after connecting it to my external desk monitor(ViewSonic VG2030wm) via a DVI cord with the DisplayPort DVI adapter I see nothing. Nothing happens when I click detect displays. Have restarted the computer, unplugged the monitor.
When I tried the DVI adapter with my InFocus Projector, everything worked fine. I've used this same monitor connected to my G4 PowerBook 1 ghz via the DVI port with no problems for the last year or so.
I found this article, but am hoping there's some other more immediate advice out there.
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20081020231611468
Message was edited by: Shane Krukowski

So I went into my BIOS and saw that NVidia Optimus was enabled but the OS detection for Optimus was disabled. Doesn't that kind of make Optimus useless? Anyway, I enabled OS detection and now the TV seems to be working just fine.

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Hello,
I got a MacBook Pro 13' and purchased at the same time a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to use with my ViewSonic VG2030wm. To my surprise, when I connected the monitor absolutely nothing happened, it goes completely undetected. The monitor works perfectly fine with a PC using an Nvidia 8600 through the DVI connector. I tried with both a single and dual link cable. I seem to be not the only one with this problem since I've found a few posts around but with no answers.
Later I exchanged the DVI adapter for a VGA one and the monitor worked fine but I would like to be able to use the DVI quality. I've asked twice at the Apple store and nobody has heard of such a problem. The monitor specs say it has a DVI-D (with HDCP) port.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Hector

I had/have the same problem with a MacMini (with an Intel GMA 950), VG2030wm monitor and DVI cable. It worked fine with a VGA cable (but I had to use SwitchResX to pick the native 1680x1050 resolution).
I partially solved the problem (in Mac OS X 10.6) by unplugging both the MacMini and VG2030wm from the wall for 1-2 minutes (to reset the VG2030wm's settings?), and then resetting the MacMini's PRAM (by pressing and holding Command + Option + P + R while booting).
Unfortunately, I still have problems (black screen or native resolution not detected) when I restart o wake up the MacMini. The workaround I have found is to turn off the monitor (with the button on the front panel), wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again (and repeat) until the Mac Mini's picks up the monitor at 1680x1050 resolution.
I think there should be a way to force (instead of detecting) the EDID display information of the VG2030wm in Mac OS X by editing the /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist, but I don't know how to do it (or if it's possible at all).
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Regards,

"No signal" on DisplayPort after turning screen off.

I've encountered a strange error with my new monitor / graphics card.
If I leave the computer on the monitor goes idle - and wakes up when i move the mouse / touch the keyboard (as expected).
But if I turn of the monitor by pressing the power button (on the monitor) I can't wake it up again - the monitor reports "DisplayPort: No signal" and then goes idle.
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* Restarting X (switching to TTY1 -> Ctrl-C and then run startx)
* Unplugging the DP-cable and plug it back in
* Plugin a DVI-cable instead of DP
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My graphic card is a: XFX Radeon HD7770

I know this is very old but in case someone else has this same issue as I did the fix was actually rather simple when you realize the problem. DisplayPort has a weird issue regardless of the monitor because some motherboards stop sending the signal when the monitor is turned off due to a "power saver" feature in the monitors.
I have an HP Monitor that had this issue and I found out that Samsung also has something similar when it comes to their monitors. I don't know about ASUS but I think it is safe to assume that it might be an issue with DisplayPort itself rather than the manufacturers.
Here are the solutions I found, this forces the monitor to use the original signal so it doesn't need to be resent to the monitor.
HP:
Monitor Menu -> Source Detection -> Low Power (Power Saver) -> change to "Always Active".
Samsung:
Monitor Menu -> Setup & Reset -> Magic Return -> off
ASUS: (not tested, just a hypothesis)
Monitor Menu -> System Settings -> ECO Mode -> turn off
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External Monitor blurry with MacBook Pro

Good day, I have searched the forums but have not found a solution to my problem...
I recently purchased a Dell 2005FWP External Monitor and plugged it in (DVI to VGA) to my MacBook Pro. It automatically adjusted to a 800x600 resolution which of course is not ideal. The menu gives a long list of display resolutions but most of them are "not available" when I click on them. I have tried switching the docks and the monitors to the opposite sides on "Arrangement" of displays but I still don't get a different menu. I can't seem to find the menu of resolutions for the MacBook Pro either.
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Here is a post from MacFixIt.com that details my problem.
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20081020231611468
Late-2008 MacBooks: Image problems on external displays with mini-DisplayPort converters
The new MacBooks and MacBook Pros come with a Mini-DisplayPort adaptor for external video, and Apple supplies various adaptors (DP to DVI, and DP to VGA) to accommodate current monitors. Some users are having difficulties with their adaptors when connected to certain monitors.
Apple Discussions poster Ocell writes:
"I have the exact same problem with my Viewsonic VG2030wm 20" LCD. I've ruled out bad DVI cables. The Macbook Pro works with my 12" Cintiq's display, and the Viewsonic works with my Intel iMac, so the video out/mini displayport adaptor/dvi cable/viewsonic display are all operational. It's just the specific combination of the Macbook Pro and Viewsonic that doesn't work."
This problem has been found to frequently occur with DVI adaptors attached to their computers, however it has also happened with users connecting to the VGA adaptors. In these cases, unlike the DVI situation where no signal gets through, users have noticed the screen blinking or shutting off at random times. While drivers may definitely be suspect, the problem appears to be hardware-related since users have experienced the issue both in Mac OS X as well as in Windows via Boot Camp.
The DisplayPort connections used on the new MacBooks have slight differences in their protocols than other connection types, which allows for expanded functions in smaller connectors, but also can run users into difficulties, especially when older connetion types are used. While there could be software involvement in this problem, it sounds like there's most likely a firmware-related problem that hopefully can be patched by Apple, or at least be accommodated for in a driver update.
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Reset the monitor to defaults If there is a method for fully resetting the monitor, try doing that first. Most have a menu option to reset to factory defaults, but in addition there may be a way to fully reset the device such as unplugging it for an extended period of time. This information may be available on the manufacturer's website, or users can just try unplugging the device for an extended period such as 20-30 minutes.
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Reset the computer Users might try resetting the computer's PRAM (which does contain some graphics parameters) by holding the options, command, P, and R keys down at bootup until the computer resets and makes the boot chimes again. Release the keys and allow the computer to boot normally. Additionally, users might try resetting the computer's system management controller. Here is an Apple Support article on how to do that.
Use a different monitor Unfortunately, with hardware problems such as this users will not be able to do much, so if another monitor is available that works then users should switch to that.
Try another adaptor Many monitors support both VGA and DVI inputs, and there is potential for users to get things working by using another connection type. Additionally, while it may be a long shot, users might also try chaining together various adaptors. For instance, users might try going from displayport to DVI, and then using a DVI to VGA adaptor as the next connection, to see if that somehow sends a proper signal to the monitor.

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Apple tv communties said the Apple tv cannot do this, but maybe another type device can?

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Will not display on most monitors.. very frustrating..

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