HT1825 Can I connect post cinema displays to my G4 and how?

Can I connect post cinema displays to my G4 and how?

You can use newer monitors but there are different ways to connect.
It all depends on the video card installed in your computer. Different model cards had different ports. My G4 MDD has the ATI Radeon 9000 with one ADC port (abandoned technology) and one DVI port (useful technology). So we need to either see the description of your graphics card from System Profiler >Graphics/displays, a photo of the ports on your card, or both.
As long as you find a monitor that shares the kind of ports on your Mac, you will be fine. I have a 2008-vintage LCD monitor on that circa 2003 MDD of mine. The MDD shipped with an Apple DVI-to-VGA adaptor so I can connect any monitor with DVI or VGA ports.
There is an inconsistency in your equipment profile: No PowerMac can run OS 10.6. Please do "About this Mac" and verify your processor type and Mac OS version. Then you can edit your profile to avoid future confusion.

Similar Messages

  • How to connect a Cinema Display to alternative input?

    I want to upgrade my Mac Pro (2009) to a reasonably priced graphics card but there are very few that have a Mini Displayport input.
    How do I connect a Cinema display with only a Mini DP to an HDMI, Displayport or DVI input? (and still use the sound)
    I've looked for Mini DP(female) adapters and can't find any.

    I'm unsure of the issue, the Mini has both mDP and HDMI outputs, right? If so, the mDP for the Cinema Display an a HDMI to VGA adapter for the 2nd monitor.

  • Loss 3D graphics and can't connect to external display with NVIDIA card

    I note this morning that the graphics in 3D mode of iWork (version 4.1 with system 10.6.8) no longer appears in all software suite. The 2D graphics are displayed perfectly. I also notice I can't connect an external display when I am on NVIDIA card but work well with Intel card.
    The 3D graphics are printed but not displayed on the screen (it also appear inthe thumbnail). It seems to be a worry to display.
    I posted two screen images showing the problem of 3D in Pages.
    Link :
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/94407289@N00/6105793305/
    and
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/94407289@N00/6106332902/
    What's going on? and can someone help me because I have a report?

    Hello lolthisnameisnttaken,
    Based on your post it seems you're having an issue with an external display. The following article may help you find a solution:
    Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays - Apple Support
    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Bobby_D

  • I can not connect my apple display, please help

    I have a ibook G4 and a Mac mini G4 equal, long time ago that I am a mac user and the truth I am more than happy, there's nothing better.
    The point is that a few days ago I gave an "Apple 15" Cinema Display ADC studio monitor "and so far I have not been able to connect to any of my mac, they tell me I have to buy an ADC to VGA adapter, the question is whether someone knows where and how can I buy this adapter? Because Apple descuntinuo this product several years ago.
    Would greatly appreciate if anyone can help me because I would like to use this monitor

    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    Since the Mac Mini has a DVI port, you can use the DVI to ADC adapter:
    http://www.smalldog.com/product/12651652
    iBook G4s only have a mini-VGA port, which requires DrBott's VGAtor:
    http://drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=0151

  • How connect old Cinema Display

    I have one of the first Apple cinema displays. I have been using it with an old G-4 computer. It has a 30 pin plug. Can I connect if to a new Macbook Pro?
    How do I do it?

    No, sorry, maryo2222. They had these a few months ago here, so maybe you will be luckier where you are. The box is about 8" x 10" in case someone offers one to you. White of course. If you don't have any luck with the stores, you might try eBay or something like that. The price was about $150 (calculating from the price here).

  • Can i use an cinema display as a second monitor with 27 inch 2011

    I am interested in purchasing a 2010 Apple 27 inch Cinema Display monitor. I have a mid 2011 imac 27 inch computer, and am wondering what I will need to connect the Cinema Display to the iMac.
    Thanks

    If it's a 27", that would the LED Cinema Display and it uses the same Mini-DisplayPort your iMac has, so all you need to do is plug the monitor into the appropriate ports.
    Regards.

  • How do I connect my Cinema Display to my MacBook Pro???  I have the dvi to vga display port thing and nothing works.

    How do I connect my Cinema Display to my MacBook Pro???  I have the dvi to vga display port thing and nothing works.

    What model (year) MacBook Pro?  Depending on the model, it may have DVI, mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, or HDMI video connectors.
    What model (yeasr) and size (17", 20". 22" ...) display.  Depending on the model, it may have ADC, singlre-link DVI, dual-link DVI, or Mini DisplayPort connectors.

  • How can I set up Cinema Display as a main screen and leave my macbook pro as a second screen instead?

    How can I set up Cinema Display as a main screen and leave my macbook pro as a second screen instead?

    I learned that the Dock is positioned at the chosen edge of whatever Display is positioned farthest to that side.  E.g. for the Dock to be positioned on the right side of the Cinema Display (instead of the right side of the MacBook), the Cinema Display must be oriented (by dragging) to the right of the MacBook monitor on the "Arrangement" tab of the Displays Preference Panel.

  • Can i connect my ipad to a mac mini, and also use this ipad as a display? has somebdy ever try this?

    can i connect my ipad to a mac mini, and also use this ipad as a display? has somebdy ever try this?

    Investigate the Air Display App to see if it will do the job for you.

  • Connecting DVI Cinema Display and VGA Projector from Minidisplay Port

    Hi Everyone!
    I'm trying to get my mid 2011 Mac Mini to send a signal from my MiniDisplay Port to a vga splitter which works fine. My biggest thing is that when I connect my inFocus IN112 VGA Projector the screen shows up from my mac but to connect my Cinema Display it takes VGA so I had to go from the VGA Splitter on one side and use a vga to dvi adapter and my cinema display shows blank? Help Me Please!!
    Thanks,
    Andrew

    I already have a converter on the end of the VGA Splitter to go to the Cinema. The reason I don't use the hdmi to dvi is because with the minidisplay port using vga to the projector and the hdmi going to dvi to the Cinema it makes the projector screen very rough and pixely

  • I have a MacBook Pro 15" 2.53GHz Mid2009.. updated to Lion which is now 10.7.3 build 11D50b... when I close lid and connect to Cinema Display, display will not activate... disconnect display, open lid laptop display will not activate... used to work fine.

    I have a MacBook Pro 15" 2.53GHz Mid2009.. updated to Lion which is now 10.7.3 build 11D50b... when I close lid and connect to Cinema Display, display will not activate when keyboard/mouse used... disconnect display, open lid and laptop display will not activate... only way out is hold power button.  Worked fine before Lion update.   Any Advice?

    Thanks very much Coander15... I've printed the doc you pointed me towards and I'll run through it.. hoping it helps!
    Before I installed Lion I simply hit any key on the keyboard or clicked the mouse...
    The keyboard is USB (usually connected to monitor which is connected to laptop... have tried direct connect to laptop as well with no luck) and mouse is USB wireless to one of those tiny plug in's... have tried direct connect USb mouse as well with no luck.
    I could plug the closed/sleeping laptop into the monitor and unplug from the monitor without incident all day/night... always worked fine. 
    Had heard something about this happening w/ Lion but went ahead anyway. 
    Oh well...
    Hoping your pointer helps... will let you know how it turns out.  Thanks very much for responding!!!

  • Want to connect 2 cinema display

    hi i want to connect 2 cinema display to an iMac what do i have to do? is it compatible? what do i have to bue?
    thanks
    peter

    If you don't need high speed for one display, you could use a USB to DVI adapter
    <http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4517>

  • CAN I USE MYApple Cinema Displays WITH MY MAC BOOK PRO

    CAN I USE MYApple Cinema Displays WITH MY 13"mac book pro

    Your 2014 MacBook Pro should have 2 Thunderbolt ports and 1 HDMI port.  We need to find out what plug your Cinema Display has.
    Does the Plug look like this:
    http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/dvi-cables/dviiplug.jpg
    If so, then its a DVI connector.   And you would need a Thunderbolt/Mini Display Port to DVI adapter.
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/B/mini-displayport-to-dvi-adapter
    If not, look on the underside of the Display's frame or base/stand, there should be a model number there.

  • Can i connect the printer to a wireless network and a usb computer conneconnection at the same time

    Can I connect my Officejet Pro 8600 by Usb and wireless at the same time, I have a very slow Network at this time.

    Hello gilldenc
    To answer you question yes. You can have one computer attached via USB and to a wireless router at the same time. What router are you using? Is it your internet connection that is slow? Usually your internal home network is much faster than your internet speed.
    Don't forgot to say thanks by giving "Kudos" to those that help solve your problems.
    When a solution is found please mark the post that solves your issue.

  • Difference between a Apple LED Cinema Display (27" flat panel) and a Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)?

    May i know the difference between a Apple LED Cinema Display (27" flat panel) and a Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)? both products look the same to me, even the prices are the same, but the name of the product is different. Its so confusing! I want to purchase a secondary display for my 21" iMac, but idk the difference between the two.
    furthermore, another question i have is, is 27" the largest display i can get? is there larger ones (just the screen, not the computer)?
    please help, thanks!

    rae90 wrote:
    May i know the difference between a Apple LED Cinema Display (27" flat panel) and a Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)? both products look the same to me, even the prices are the same, but the name of the product is different.
    One has thunderbolt capabilities, the other doesn't.
    is 27" the largest display i can get? is there larger ones (just the screen, not the computer)?
    No you can get a larger one.  Maybe not an Apple one, but certainly another brand.

Maybe you are looking for

  • 9i installation problem on WinXP Pro

    I just downloaded 'Oracle9i Database Release 2 Enterprise/Standard/Personal Edition for Windows NT/2000/XP' from the OTN website. I then extracted each zip into their own directors as the site instructs. Then when I clicked on setup.exe I got an erro

  • My iphone 4 is locked, is there any way to reset it to factory settings without using a pc? see the details first please

    so, i know that there are many questions about a locked iphone, but my case is quite different, i think. i just happened to change my passcode this morning before fasting (i'm fasting) and then i left it charged while i went to sleep. stupidly, i did

  • Poor quality "still" photo

    I'm using Premiere Elements 12. When I'm choose "Tools", "Movie Menu", Then choose from a "Menu Theme", I am given the option of inserting a still photo. However, the quality of the photo in my final product is reproduced with VERY POOR resolution. I

  • Why does my camera have dark spots?

    The camera displays several dark spots when the camera is open. The photos taken also show these spots. Any help?

  • I can not download and play HD rented movies through my TV2

    My Problem: I can not download and play HD rented movies through my TV2 and get the following message   "an error occurred loading this content. Try again later" Do others have the same problem of not being able to play rented HD? All my other activ