Multi monitor support from iMac 27, multi monitor support from iMac 27

I'm running Windows 7 in Boot Camp on iMac 27 and trying to get 2550 x 1440 Asus monitor running
it defaults to lower resolution using a DVI. How do i get better resolution?
thanks in advance

if you mirror the screens they will not display a higher res then the lowest one of them support

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I have a question about the multi monitor, screen saver setting for Windows 7. I'd like to know 2 questions.
1.) if I can set different screen saver settings on different monitors
2.) If I can do it, can I work on the external (or non-primay) monitor, when I have the primary monitor with "blank" screen saver?
Basically, I put my notebook computer at the docking station at work, and the docking station is connected to a 22" monitor, desktop keyboard and mouse. So, at work, the 22" monitor and K/B would be my primary use. However, I still "flip"
open the notebook monitor for dual monitor use.
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Thanks

Hi
There isn't any way to do what you are describing.
The reason is that both monitors have the same source for the video. You can extend the video to the second monitor, but this just gives you more screen space.
The screen saver will only display on the monitor that is set as the default and when the screen saver starts, the other monitor will be blank.
Hope this helps.
Thank You for using Windows 7
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HT3492 What do I need to do to use the iMac as a monitor from my HP laptop? I have my HP connected to the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter which is plugged into a Thunderbolt port.

What do I need to do to use the iMac as a monitor form my HP laptop? I have my laptop connected to the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter which is plugged into a Thunderbolt port.

vga may not be a compatible port
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2246912?start=0&tstart=0
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Imac as external monitor for windows Notebook

Hi,
I want to switch from my Windows Pc to a mac for private use.
I prefer the new iMac (2011) 21,5" but I could not get an definite answer (not even in my local apple store) if it is possible to connect an existing Notebook (with VGA Mini-d-sub or DVI connector) to the new iMac in order to use the iMac as an external monitor for the Notebook.
I definitely need this for my business work in my home-office so this information is vital.
If ist is not possible I have to take the macMini and stay with my standard monitor.
Can please someone tell me if it is possible at all and if so, how it can be done.
I searched the internet and only found out that it was possible with the older 27" model but no information for the 2011 21,5" so please help!
Thank you in advance for your Support.
Celindir

Hi,
Sorry to say, but ...
The 2011 iMacs (21.5" and 27") can only be used as a second display via a Thunderbolt-to-Thunderbolt cable.
The 2009 and 2010 27" iMacs can be used as a second display via a DisplayPort connection.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775 andhttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Thunderbolt/10.6/en/30822.html
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New iMac as a monitor for XP Bootcamp on an old Air

Hello all -
Need your assistance getting an accurate answer on an Apple related issue. Trip to the Apple store (including speaking to 5 employees, 2 of whom were genius bar staff) did not provide the clarity/certainty I am after. More on that later.
I have a work issued 11 inch Air (running XP via Bootcamp). I cannot boot the Apple OS, nor make any changes to the XP environment.
My Air is an "older" model: 11 inch with mini-display port, not the "spark" firewire port, but same size of course.
I am thinking about buying an iMac, which would be dual purpose...second computer and monitor for my Air. But I am unsure if an iMac will do this smoothly with my Air (or which model can or can't do it).
Let me tell you what I have done:
- two visits to the Apple store
- conversation #1 (yes, it will work...21 or 27 inch...no mention of firewire or mini-display issue, no issues with XP on Bootcamp)
- conversation #2 (yes, but 27 inch only....it is ok that Air has mini-display and is using XP via Bootcamp)
- conversation #3 (yes, but you need to buy an old model iMac that still has mini-display port, not firewire)
- conversation #4 (no, it will not work with Bootcamp with any configuration)
- conversation #5 (yes, will work with any 27 inch model...use mini-display to VGA (from Air), use firewire to VGA (from iMac), and then use a male-male VGA to connect the two
Apple has a knowledge base article on the topic, which offers yet another view. However only speaks to 2009 and 2010 models. I am unable to find a similar entry for current iMac models.
Using a 27-inch iMac (Late 2009 or Mid 2010) as an external display
Apple won't test any of this at the genius bar (well, the genius I had - conversation #4 above).
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Dave

dlt1974 wrote:
My Air is an "older" model: 11 inch with mini-display port, not the "spark" firewire port, but same size of course.
Are you talking about the Thunderbolt port on newer Macs? If so, see http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775 & http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4617.
It appears you cannot use Target Display Mode with one of the newest Macs unless the other Mac also has a Thunderbolt port, & that only Windows 7 supports Thunderbolt, not Windows XP.

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Hello mahjr
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
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Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
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One person commented:
This little gem used to be the device of choice for adding a second Ethernet interface to a Mac Mini Server and I'd been using one that way for about a year. After doing a software update to 10.6.6 it stopped working. Forewarned is forearmed – it appears that Apple is finally enforcing the MacBook Air system requirement.
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Second iMac as external monitor; Connection via firewire without a deck/cam

Second iMac as an external monitor; Connection by firewire without a deck/camera possible?
I spend a lot of hours to find an answer to the following question, unfortunately without any success:
I’m working with a new iMac (Intel, OS 10.4.11) and Final Cut. Additionally I have an old iMac (G3, OS 10.3.9).
I would like to use the FireWire port to transport a dv video stream from the new iMac/Final Cut to the old one so that the old one can be used as a monitor. So all I want is a software for the old iMac that shows an incoming FireWire dv-stream as a live picture.
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Don't think this is possible.
You're better off using a DAC (for example the one made by Canopus) and put your DV in and get a compatible signal out the other end for connection to your monitor.
I don't understand why you would want to go through a computer first, it would be a waste of time and add a huge delay to the signal.
Finally, I wouldn't use a computer monitor as an external display, it would be useless in my experience. Why not just preview on the one you've got by going full screen in FCP? Also using a computer monitor as a preview/output monitor is not a good idea since it's so different from a normal TV and won't show the correct colour space or issues such as flickering and interlace problems, underscan etc etc.
Seems like you're using a sledgehammer to crack a very small nut and that would be to use a DV camera via firewire and then connect up a monitor from that. (again using a convertor box if you have a connection problem.)

Can i use my imac as second monitor for my pc / notebook

Can i use my imac as second monitor for my pc / notebook

Without any knowledge of the year machines you have it's impossible to answer that question. iMacs adn MBA's have been around for many years now so we have no idea of the exact specs your machine have. Remember when posting you need to be complete and paint a picture for us as we aren't there to look for ourselves. Your question should be posted something like:
" I have a 2011 27" iMac and a 2009 MacBook Air, can I use the iMac as an external display for my MacBook Air?"
BTW what you are referring to is called Target Display Mode. Apple does support that on some 2009-2011 iMacs. You can find additional information at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775

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I have one of these older machines that has no real purpose
http://support.apple.com/kb/sp485
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The specs seem to note that there is a video output - but I'm not seeing anything about video IN.
Is it possible to use this older iMac as a monitor?

that looks cool, and there is a free trial.
I am not keen on using the WiFi to do this - my old iMac has firewire but the new one doesn't.
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http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MD464ZM/A/thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter
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Use imac as second monitor

I understand this can be done in some previous generations, and am just not sure whether it works in my situation.
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Folks,
I use the Mac as an external monitor for my PC. I've been playing music from the Mac on external speakers, in both Mac & PC mode for 4 years. Since Yosemite, when I switch to the PC, the speakers change to the internal built-ins. When I select the external speakers the 'Settings for Selected Device' says 'The Selected Device has no Output Controls'. It's connected via USB to an Audioengine D1 DAC and 5+ speakers.
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Unfortunately the rep in the store was not correct. This feature is called Target Display Mode, Apple discusses it in the Target Display Mode 2009 & 2010 iMacs & Target Display Mode Mid 2011 iMacs articles. As you will read in the first article you could do this with Mid 2009 & 2010 iMacs but not with 2011 models because they use Thunderbolt. However if you got a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air which also have Thunderbolt in 2011 then you could use the 2011 iMac as an external monitor to either of those models. In short you need Thunderbolt on all the connected computers.
The good news is there are still 2010 iMac's available in the Apple Refurbished store. If you have never experienced the refurbished store then you not be afraid, these machines have the same 1 year warranty as a new machine and are also eligible for AppleCare. Almost everyone that gets one cannot tell the difference between a new machine and a refurbished machine, they're that good. You can only buy them from Apple's online store, to check what is available check frequently because inventory can and does change from hour to hour.

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