Mac mini (mid 2011) to Samsung led tv via hdmi connection problem.

Samsung led tv - UE32D5000
Mac mini (mid 2011)
On regular monitor (connected by hdmi to dvi cable) setup teamviewer
Try to:
1. Connect different hdmi cables - dose not work (on apple tv - both cables work)
2. Connect hdmi cable to different hdmi ports.
3. On tv change type of source - PC, PC-DVI and other.
By teamviewer I watched what was going on the computer - Mac mini does not recognize tv like monitor by pressing 'seek monitor'.

Aha! Similar problem here; Mini (Intel, Macmini2,1, the 2007 version with the larger HDI port not the smaller one)
Problem seems to happen only with both HDMI and USB connected (USB only to use the built-in webcam on the monitor, an AOC V22+ (which I love, it's a very nice monitor; LED instead of fluorescent backlight).
Sometimes it would suddenly switch to where the dock and menu bars and status bar were hidden (the desktop gets 'too big for the screen).
Then I'd go to the Display settings and unselect "overscan"
Then it'd be OK for a while, then switch to a big black space around the desktop window, lots of unused screen).
Then I'd go to the Display settings and reselect "overscan" and it'd be Ok.
For a while.
There really ought not be a need to fiddle with 'overscan' at all -- since I'm not using this as a television. Mac OS 10.3.6 seems to mistakenly think the monitor is being used as a TV -- maybe when there's a video in a browser window?
Not sure.
Anyhow it becomes a rock-paper-scissors problem where I have to keep chasing the settings to undo whatever it changes to at random, Lather rinse repeat.
Seems like it's only a problem for me when I have the USB cable also connected, to use the built-in webcam -- so I don't use that now.
The AOC folks have been working hard on solving this.
I just found this topic and have referred them here.
They'll be glad to know it's not their problem, I guess.
(does it happen on Apple brand displays too? I'm not sure)

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Hi David it should...
Display Support:
Dual Displays
Resolution Support:
1920x1200*
Details:
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI display or a DVI display using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port).
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such mac-centric sites as macsales.com and others who have a reputation for
customer service and quality products; many have information on their sites...
Doesn't hurt to ask. OWC macsales may even have an online chat. Info on how
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I am going to connect the screens in the following way:
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Dual Displays
Resolution Support:
1920x1200*
Details:
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI display or a DVI display using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapterand 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port).
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HDMI version
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.0
Date initially released
December 9, 2002
May 20, 2004
August 8, 2005
June 22, 2006
May 28, 2009
September 12, 2013
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165
165
165
340
340[109]
600
Maximum TMDS throughput per channel (Gbit/s) including 8b/10b overhead
1.65
1.65
1.65
3.40
3.40
6
Maximum total TMDS throughput (Gbit/s) including 8b/10b overhead
4.95
4.95
4.95
10.2
10.2
18
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3.96
3.96
3.96
8.16
8.16
14.4
Maximum audio throughput (Mbit/s)
36.86
36.86
36.86
36.86
36.86
Maximum color depth (bit/px)
24
24
24
48[a]
48
Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px[b]
1920×1200p60
1920×1200p60
1920×1200p60
2560×1600p75
4096×2160p24
4096×2160p60
Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px[c]
N/A
N/A
N/A
2560×1600p60
4096×2160p24
Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px[d]
N/A
N/A
N/A
1920×1200p75
4096×2160p24
Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px[e]
N/A
N/A
N/A
1920×1200p60
1920×1200p60
Maximum 3D resolution (using a full resolution 3D format) over single link at 24-bit/px
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1920×1200p60

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Processor Name
32- or 64-bit
Intel Core Solo
32 bit
Intel Core Duo
32 bit
Intel Core 2 Duo
64 bit
Intel Quad-Core Xeon
64 bit
Dual-Core Intel Xeon
64 bit
Quad-Core Intel Xeon
64 bit
Core i3
64 bit
Core i5
64 bit
Core i7
64 bit
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Logic Pro and MainStage 64-bit mode FAQ
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3989
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is that true, to use 16 Ggo RAM on mac mini mid 2011?

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crucial.com is another trusted source of RAM.
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