DVI Splitter on 2006 Mini

I have a splitter on my 2006 mini. It's a DVI to DVI/VGA. Can't get the TV(VGA) to get a signal if the monitor(DVI) is connected. Unhook the DVI monitor and the TV picks it up. I want to have both the TV and monitor hooked up at the same time. I'd also like to get my TV(which doesn't have a DVI connection) beyond a 800x600 resolution. Is there a way to do that with the VGA or am I stuck with that? Also, can I get it to fill more of the screen or am I stuck with the small screen it fills?

These splitters do not let you use both connections at the same time.
If I remember correctly that model of Mac mini has just a single DVI connection on the back and would have come with a DVI to VGA adaptor in the box. Obviously there is no way to fit a second video card, but it is possible to use a USB to VGA adaptor which would let you connect both displays at the same time. See http://www.displaylink.com/shop/adapters/
If your monitor also has a VGA port then you could get a VGA switchbox (not a KVM) to switch the output between the monitor and the TV. See http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10106&cs_id=1010601 &p_id=54&seq=1&format=2
A newer Mac mini would have two built-in video interfaces, the current model has a HDMI (which can connect via the included adaptor to a DVI monitor) and a Thunderbolt interface which can connecto to a VGA display using a additional Mini Displayport to VGA adaptor.

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What I want to do is mirror one of the video outputs of my Mini (one LCD on my desk, one on the conference table). I am already using both video outputs of the Mini (mini DVI and mini DP) to drive dual monitors (extended desktop mode) on my desk, so I have no spare video outputs.
Previously, I was using a DVI splitter (takes one DVI in, sends two identical DVI signals out), but with the new mini I get one good DVI signal and one that's all colored static/snow. I have checked the functionality of the powered DVI splitter using an old Macbook, so that is working fine (can mirror to two displays). So the culprit is the new Mini.
I suspect that the problem is the new HDCP encryption used in the Mini's video output. It would stand to reason that the Mini can only exchange encryption keys with one of the displays, so the other one will not be able to decrypt the video stream and thus display garbage (colored static/snow). This is annoying since this setup worked previously before Apple started using HDCP.
Any ideas?
I have yet to take this to the Genius Bar ...
Message was edited by: kenmai

Matt,
It's been quite a while since I had this problem, so I was looking for my notes on fixing it. No luck there.
The bottom line is that the "native" refresh rate on your KVM is far enough out of specs for your monitor that it's affecting the display. When you plug directly into the mini, the display automatically senses the correct refresh rate and looks fine.
It's a hack, but here's what I did (after giving up on manually modifying the settings in Terminal and failing miserably):
1. Plugged the display directly into the mini and created a "calibrated" color profile for it in both user and admin accounts.
2. Connected the KVM and booted in safe mode, selected the "calibrated" color profile with appropriate resolution in all profiles.
2b. Made sure I unchecked the +Show profiles for this display only+ box in the Display > Colors tab for all users.
3. Plugged in the KVM and restarted in safe mode, doing 1 & 2 above.
4. Restarted and manually set the color profile and resolution.
It can take a few tries to get the settings to "stick."
-Wayne

Dvi splitter cable will extend the screen?

Hi everyone, I have a MBP 8Gb RAM. I would like to go dual monitor and extend my desktop.
My Mac has a single video out port, specifically a Mini DisplayPort.
Using a dvi splitter cable will just give me the ability to extend it? Actually I'm on a single monitor and I'm keeping my mac shut on a BookArc stand.
If not, what should I use?
Thank you in advance.

If a DVI splitter works at all, it will only give you two external monitors that display exactly the same image, rather than an extended desktop.
The cheapest way to add a second monitor to your machine for extended-desktop use will be a USB video adapter like this:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/VIDU2DVIA/
Note that it is limited to a maximum of 2048 x 1152 resolution, and it won't be responsive enough (because of the slow USB connection) to use for action gaming, animation, etc. Use your other monitor for work that requires a highly responsive screen.

Need DVI splitter.

Want to have 2 monitors on my mini. Where can I find a DVI splitter?

Would the above link just mirror the desktop on both displays or provide your more desktop space to utilize?
If you're looking for a splitter that may be sufficient, if youre looking to expand the amount of desktop space to use across 2 screens, the matrox expansion modules should work.
http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/corpo/products/home.php#gxm

Video DVI splitter

Hi, I was wondering if Mac has a video DVI splitter. I have DVI to Video Adapter for My Mac Mini, in a perfect world I would like to switch from my monitor to my TV with out having to disconnect any wires.

We have such a device in our display lab at work, but it has multiple output ports, not two, and it cost a bundle. DVI distribution boxes are AFAIK test equipment for labs and I have not seen the equivalent as a simple, two-port consumer device. Still, you might want to look around. I could be wrong and you may find one.

Using early 2006 Mini as DVR/streaming box to TV

I've got a Mini with the 1.66 Core Duo processor, 2 GB RAM and 160 GB on board HDD. I want to know, can I connect it to a TV to use as both, A) a streaming device for Hulu/Netflix/Amazon VOD? and if so, how? B) Can I also use it as a DVR via EyeTV Hybrid and the EyeTV software? I'm assuming I'd need a DVI to component(for my older TV) or HDMI(if I get a newer TV) cable and maybe some sort of audio out since I doubt the DVI in the 2006 model supports audio out? Any help is very greatly appreciated.

The only reason I have a Mac Mini was due to good friend & her desire to have the new MacBook Pro 13.3. She actually wound up giving it to me. It is a Core Duo 1.83. Needless to say I was stoked! I have been using my PowerBook G4 15" & love it. However the Mac Mini blows it out of the water everything wise except for portability. I was saving to purchase a used 15.4" Aluminum MacBook Pro, but now that I have the Mac Mini, I am completely content to use my PowerBook G4 when out & about.
The Mac Mini is an amazing Home Theater Hub! I use mine with a Samsung LN-40B750, Bose Cinemate , PS3 60gb & Logitech Media Pro Keyboard for the PS3 (never actually used it with the PS3). I have my Mac Mini set up with DVI-VGA & 3.5mm to RCA Stereo Cable. Just remember 1280x720, this resolution works perfectly.
My PowerBook G4 works exactly the same as the Mac Mini, just a lot slower...

Apple DVI to Video adapter + Mini DVI to DVI adapter pins not same

I just purchased an Apple DVI to Video adaptor so I could plug in a Mac mini to an older tv, however the pin arrangement on the Apple DVI to Video adapter is not the same as the pin arrangement on the Mini DVI to DVI adapter that came with the Mac mini.
Anyone have any idea what adapter I can use to make this connection?

Joseph Kriz wrote:
James,
I'm confused here.
Which Mini do you have?
I know you posted this in the 2009 Mac Mini section so your Mini should have 2 video out ports.
1. Mini DVI
2. Mini DisplayPort
If that is true, then there is no way you could have connected the DVI to Video adapter in your first post as the new Mini does not have a DVI port.
The new Mini's come with 1 adapter.
Mini DVI to DVI adapter.
I don't know of any Apple adapters that will output to S Video, component or composite connections on the new Mini's.
The one that osxdude shows above will not work on a new Mini. It say nothing about a Mini in their description:
*The Mini-DVI to Video adapter is designed for the iMac (Intel Core Duo), MacBook*, and 12-inch PowerBook G4, allowing you to connect to most S-video or Composite enabled devices.*
Good Luck and let us know what you find.
Yes, I have a late 2009 Mac mini. It came with the mini DVI to DVI adapter as you stated. I need to hook up to an older tv with yellow component video port. Not knowing any better, and looking online, it looked like the male DVI end of the “Apple DVI to video” adapter would connect to the female DVI end of the “Mini DVI to DVI” adapter that came with the Mac mini. I figured that since they were both DVI plugs, male and female, they would connect, but the “Apple DVI to video” adapter has 4 extra pins, so they won’t.
Then, following osxdude’s lead, I went to a local independent Apple store, and they told me that the same adapter that osxdude suggested would work, so I bought that (at an inflated price), but as you stated, it does not work. Also, as you stated, the Apple site does not list the Mac mini as being used with this adapter, which is why I did not originally purchase it online. It was only at the insistence of the independent Apple store that it would work that I purchased it. Unfortunately, once the package is opened
the store were I purchased it will not take it back. Boy... this is getting expensive, and confusing! Why so many adapters?
After much searching I found this info: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=706736&highlight=monoprice so I’m going to try that.
Once it’s all said and done, I guess I’ll be listing a few adapters on ebay!

What is the correct cable for iMac 11,2 Intel core i3, mini dvi to vga or mini display port to vga?

What is the correct cable for iMac 11,2 Intel core i3, mini DVI to VGA or mini display port to VGA to hook up to projector? Thanks!

mini-DisplayPort.
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KVM switch one Cinema hd display (dvi) with macpro (dvi) and macbook pro (mini displayport)

I want to use a KVM switch to share one display with two computers.
Computer one is: MacPro 1,1 dual core 2.66 Ghz with two DVI ports.
Computer two is: MacBook Pro 4 core 2.66 GHz with one Mini Displayport.
Display is: Cinema HD Display with DVI connector.
To do that KVM switches only use (at least that is waht I found) one system either DVI or Mini Displayports
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=3113
DVI --> KVM SWITCH<-- DVI
                     V
               DVI (monitor)
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-2x1-Mini-DisplayPort-KVM-Switch.html
Mini Displayport (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                                         V
                                                 DVI (monitor)
However what I want is:
DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITHCH<-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                       V
                              DVI(monitor)
I couldn't find an existing KVM switcher that does this.
Then there is the following solution
DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- ADAPTER (Mini Displayport to DVI) <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                    V
                            DVI(monitor)
The question is: Will this work?
I've been told that adapter behind adapter never works. Hope someone can help with this before spending money on nothing.
Thanx David

Maybe you're right just try and see if I can return the stuff if it's not working.
I won't be using a higher resolution then 1920 x 1200 however I still would buy the adapter
Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB571Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng
for connecting macbookpro to KVM DVI switch.
However if there's still someone with experiencing the exact same thing I would be much obliged.

DVI splitter cable on 2 monitor setup

I set up my G5 with 2 monitors utilizing both ports on the graphics card. I want to add a Wacom Cintiq tablet which has a video display and am wondering if I can split the second port with a DVI splitter cable so I can have display on monitor 2 and the Cintiq.
1. Will it work?
2. Will it draw too much from the display adapter, thus causing it to fry?
3. Has anyone done this set up themselves?
TIA for the info!

Hi-
Two monitors are working the 9600 pretty hard.
Realizing that you probably want to get by on the cheap, I can't recommend a simple DVI splitter.
I don't think you will get satisfactory results.
Another issue is, with any type of device that uses a single port for multiple displays, is that the two connected monitors need to support the same resolution.
A DVI amplifier would provide the additional power and signal boost needed to run additional monitors.
http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/gefen-dvi-splitter.html

DVI Splitter working in reverse?

This is sort of a general question.... But I was wondering if a DVI splitter will work in reverse. Basically what I want to do is use my monitor for my Macbook Pro, and for my PS3, but I want to optimize the picture on both. The best way I can think of doing this (without having to unplug whichever one I am not using at the time) is to plug a DVI splitter into my monitor (coming out of the monitor) and than plugging my Mac into one side, and my PS3 (via HDMI-DVI adapter) into the other side. If I do this, will my monitor recognize whichever one is powered on? Or will I just confuse the crap out of the monitor?

I don't think what you propose will work. This is what KVM switches are made for.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KVM_switch
But if you want to save what a KVM switch would cost, the free, simple, no-sweat solution is just to plug the monitor into one computer at a time.

Possible to use 30" on PC using DVI splitter?

Someone I know believes that you can use the 30" Cinema on a PC with a non-dual link graphics card simply by plugging the monitor's cable into a DVI splitter and then plugging it into both DVI ports on the card. Is he right, or am I correct in telling him that won't work?

It won't work. Dual-link DVI is not the same as dual DVI.

DVI Splitter - video adapter

Hi,
Can i run both a DVI-VGA & DVI-Video adapter through a DVI splitter from my MBP?
Thanks

That might work under Windows but the driver in OS X does not support it.

2006 mini getting hot??

I have late 2006 mini baught in march 2007. Seems getting a little hot. Fan is a little louder all of a sudden. Or maybe I'm imagining it. But does feel a little hot. Maybe I need to move it from under my monitor stand so it can breathe but it has been there since 2007 without any problems. It is core duo not 2 duo. 2gb of ram I added at the store when I got it. They installed it.
Anyhow I installed temperature monitor widget and it says "CPU A Temperature Diod 62 degrees celsius" and "CPU A Heat Sink 53 degrees celsius". Also I installed "fan control 1.2" as written on another even though for macbook pro works on mini well. But it says left fan 3850 rpm and right fan -1 rpm. Is that because mac mini has only 1 fan.
Anyhow is 60 degrees about normal?? Or even idle (or even just replying here and only 1 tab open) 50 - 60 is too much?? Any opinions appreciated.

Edit:
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Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test
It sounds like either a bad fan or it is clogged up with dust.
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Early 2006 Mini Fan/LED Problems

Just posting here in case anyone is having the same problem.
I was having problems with my early 2006 Mini (Core Solo). In order to boot the machine, I would have to reset the PMU, but then the fan would run at full speed the entire time the computer was powered on, including boot time and shutdown. In addition, the status LED would not work. I tried resetting the SMU, but I would subsuquently have to reset the PMU again to get the machine to boot and the problem would still be there.
The solution turned out to be very simple. I was using the wrong power supply. I had a 85 watt supply from the G4 minis. The supply designed for the intel minis is the 110 watt one. Once I plugged in the 110 watt supply, the machine powered right up without complaint.

Edit:
Run the Apple Hardware Test to see if the fan is working properly.
Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test
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Mac Mini Repair - iFixit

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