The desktop of MacBookPro is cut when displayed in the 27"LED cinema disply

the desktop of MacBookPro is cut when displayed in the 27" LED cinema display although the resolution of the display is 2560 x 1440 how can i make it cover all the display ?
i found a resolution with comment called stretch but i didn't like the quality
Regards

Try moving the cursor off both the left and right sides of the MBP's display. It could be the displays are just not arranged as you expect them.
This can be altered by going into Displays Preferences and, under the Arrangement tab, you can move the small blue rectangles, meant to represent the two displays, into an order which matches their true arrangement.

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HT1338 Today when connecting my MB Pro Retina Display to my 27" LED Cinema Display instead of mirroring (which worked fine in the past) both screens are black with a large arrow cursor. I'm unable to resolve this. Anyone have a similar experience?

Today when connecting my MB Pro Retina Display to my 27" LED Cinema Display instead of mirroring (which worked fine in the past) both screens are black with a large arrow cursor. I'm unable to resolve this. Anyone have a similar experience?

I think what may be your main issue here is that the 2011
server has the Intel integrated HD3000 and is is struggling
to run both a Thuderbolt display and a second monitor.
When looking at specs for Thunderbolt Display, it is stated
that the 2011 Mini Server can only support one. Adding that
Dell monitor with 1920x1200 display may just be too many
pixels for the HD3000 to handle.
You may want to try setting the Dell to a lower resolution
to test the theory to see what happens. It is however,
possible that any additional monitor when using the Thunderbolt
display may over tax the HD3000 graphics.
FWIW personally, I have been running a 2011 Mini Server w/ Thunderbolt
display for almost a year now without any issues. However, I don't
use a second monitor.

Will my MBA work with the new LED Cinema Display

I have a first generation MBA, model identifier MBA 1.1, and want to know if my mini display adapter will work with the new LED Cinema Display. I believe I have a micro-DVI that is different from the new MacBooks and MacBook Professional models that have a new Mini DisplayPort. If anyone is using this old MBA to new LED Cinema Display combination please let me know.

Scott,
The new display isn't shipping from Apple until some time in November so the only direct feedback you'll get is from anyone that's been to the store and played with the demo unit.
With that being said, it would appear (based on the system specs and requirements, posted on the site) that the new display requires the new adapter type that's found only on the new MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

Can i connect my MacBook Pro model:A1278 13 INCH Mini display (not thunderbolt) to the Apple led cinema display?, can i connect my MacBook Pro model:A1278 13 INCH Mini display (not thunderbolt) to the Apple led cinema display?

I whanted to use my macbook pro in a larger deskop ,so if can somebody answer can i use my Macboook pro 13 inch, its a Minidisplay cable its not thunder bolt ,can i use it to a new apple led cinema display? Thank you!

Never mind, I solved it. Didn't know the converter needed a power source to operate (duh!) Now I have that, it works just fine.......

27'' LED Cinema Display flickers when powering MBP and dimmed down

The 27'' LED Cinema Display flickers (backlight flickers) in the following situation:
* The display powers an MacBook Pro (e.g. later 2010).
* The MacBook Pro is fully charged (i.e. power is not used for charging).
* The MacBook Pro performs some GPU intense task (moving the mouse over the dock with magnification enabled).
* The brightness of the display is dimmed down to one of the lower settings (one or two "bars").
The problem disappears if the MBP is powered by an independent charger.
We reproduced the problem with two different MBPs (13'' and 15'') and two different displays.

Same problem here! I bought two brand new 27 inch Cinema Displays, one for work and one for my home office. Both showed the problem. I returned both, go replacement displays and both show the same problem. I am using them with a 13 inch MacBook Air late 2010. I use them with the MacBook's display lid closed and powered by the Cinema Display. The problem only occurs when the display brightness is at 1 to 5 bars. From 6 bars on everything is fine. I also noticed that the flickering is stronger when I USE the computer, i.e. dragging around windows, typing, etc. When I just look at the screen, the flickering occurs more sporadically. The flickering looks like a short switching off of the display light (a few milliseconds).
I just tried the hint suggested in this thread and indeed, when I open the lid and have the MacBook running on batteries (not powered by the Cinema Display), the flickering is gone! So it really seems to be dependent on that.
Please fix it, Apple! This is not acceptable for a premium-quality display! We have already done a good job narrowing down the conditions under which the problem occurs. You should easily be able to reproduce the issue like this:
- use a MacBook (e.g. new MacBook Air) and turn it on
- plug in all three cables provided by the 27" Cinema Display (power, DisplayPort, USB)
- close the lid of the MacBook and re-awake it with an external keyboard so the Cinema Display will be the only display in use
- wait a few hours for the Cinema Display to become warm (not sure if this is a necessary condition but it could be)
- then, use the computer under low-light conditions and ensure the brightness is at 5 bars or less
--> You will see the problem.
By the way, the recent Cinema Display firmware update (to address the audio issue) did NOT solve this problem.

27" LED Cinema Display, no brightness control

I have a 27" LED Cinema Display that has the Mini DisplayPort cable and I am plugging into a MacbookPro 15" with a thunderbolt port. When I go into System Preferences there is no brightness control or ability to turn off automatic adjustment for the LED display, just the computer. I have the usb port plugged in as well. I have seen previous updates to fix this for earlier versions (10.6) but that didn't work on my OS X 10.8.2. Is there anything to remedy this? The automatic adjustment of brightness is very distracting and I would like to have control of the brightness of my monitor.

FINAL NOTES
It’s possible that the issue might simply be resolved when applying both a Software and a Firmware update for the LED Cinema Display. If you haven’t already, please download and install the following to see if these updates resolve the issue:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1338
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1107
Secondly, if you are using Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), please try this additional Software Update for the LED Cinema Display if you haven’t already installed it:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1613
Additionally, my research into other customers’ cases with these issues (brightness controls and USB functions not behaving correctly) regarding the LED Cinema Display shows that the following method might fix your issue: When connecting the affected LED Cinema Display into your Mac Pro, first plug the USB connector into the Mac, then plug the Mini-Display connector into the Mac, and finally re-open System Preferences to see if the brightness controls have returned.
That mentioned just previously is worthless for those with an updated operating system but is mentioned regardless.
As it works out those installers will not allow installation and merely state that you don't need this software in updated systems.
They require that you make a brand new OS installation to be of any effect and are included in Software Updates.
They are worth a try if all else fails.
You should also try Disabling your Bluetooth "Discoverable" setting.
The Discoverable Bluetooth setting seeks to establish a wireless USB connection and depending on your RF environment, can become very busy if not conflicted. (can override a wired USB connection)
Last but certainly not least.
Do NOT connect your monitor USB through a USB hub.
Internally your monitor has a USB hub.
Connecting a USB hub TO a USB hub is just asking, (if not blatantly begging), for problems.

DVI Adapter for LED Cinema Display Mini DisplayPort?

Is there an adapter for use with the new LED Cinema display port? I expect the new Mini's to switch to the Mini DisplayPort, if there is a new Mini, but in the meantime ...
Now that everything is going black, glass and aluminum, when is Apple going to update:
1) Keyboards to black keys?
2) Mouse to black and/or aluminum?
3) Mini, AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule to black & aluminum?
4) Power Adapters, Airport Express, cables, etc. to black and/or aluminum?
Finally a unified product line/look!

Woodwyn wrote:
Actually after thinking about it, the immediate solution is likely a short DVI extension cord combined with the Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter. I would prefer a small Apple adapter to ship with the display however, much in the same way as the DB-15 adapter shipped with the VGA version of the old LCD Studio Display, or at least make one for sale. Guess Apple is leaving this up to third parties as usual.
The Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter would not work in this case as it is a male (Mini DisplayPort) to female (DVI) adapter. The new 24" Cinema Display has a non-removable cable ending in a male (Mini DisplayPort). As a male plug will not connect to a male plug it will not work.
I am sure soon enough various third-parties like Gefen, Griffin, and Belkin will come up with suitable adapters which do have the right genders. It is somewhat disappointing Apple have not done this themselves as I am sure plenty of Mac Pro owners are also salivating over this new display.
Arguably, Apple are repeating the same mistake they made with the ACD (Apple Cinema Display) connector and making it much harder and more expensive to use their displays with non Apple computers. That is they should have stuck with a standard DisplayPort connector rather than the esoteric Mini DisplayPort.
I equally hope someone comes up with Mini DisplayPort to (big) DisplayPort adapters as well.
On a totally different topic, I was also surprised and disappointed Apple did not switch to 16:9 displays for these new products (they are all still 16:10). The rest of the industry has already started switching to 16:9 displays and the clear trend is that 16:10 is on its way out. Still, the black border of these Apple displays does very conveniently hide the blank pixels (when playing a 16:9 video).

24in LED Cinema Display not charging MBP Late 2011

Hello All,
My new Macbook Pro (Late 2011) will not charge when connected to my 24in LED Cinema Display. The power indicator on the menu bar says "Not Charging" and the LED in the magsafe cable is dim. Is this a known limitation of the older Cinema Displays?
Thanks,
c.

I had the same problem. I found this
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2006045?start=0&tstart=0
.. which suggestes "wiggling" the magsafe connector a little. It worked for me.

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The cord attached to the display splits into a Mini DisplayPort, USB, and a MagSafe connector (for powering a laptop).
There is a separate connector on the back of the display for the AC power cord.
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Jack

This information is GOLD! Solid GOLD!
I have an early-'08 Pro also, and got the HD 4870 this afternoon via FedEx. I tried running a game, and got a "Cannot load 3D acceleration" error message. I noticed that moving windows was choppy, as was switching between Spaces pages. I called AppleCare, and after a loooooooong discussion with some very friendly folks, the tech support guy sent me to the Apple Store support to initiate an exchange.
I then found this thread, downloaded the beta drivers, and BAM! it works like I hoped it would, blazing fast graphics.
I called AppleCare back so they'd be aware of it, and while I was on the phone, the guy even followed that link and said, "Wow, what the heck is that site?" He was very happy to have the information.
Spread the word!
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I just ordered a new Mac Pro (Two 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon; 12GB (6X2GB) RAM) with the 24" LED Cinema Display and a Quadro FX 4800 graphics card.
The Cinema display only has a Mini DisplayPort connector and the graphics cards only has two Dual Link DVI-I connectors.
I have read that there are two adapter options available:
1. Gefen DVI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter
2. Atlona DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter - Model: AT-DP200
I have also read good and bad reviews of both products.
My question is this: If I use one of these adapters to connect the 24" display, will I be losing all the benefits of the Quadro FX 4800 card?
Thanks for the advice.

1. Gefen DVI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter
2. Atlona DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter - Model: AT-DP200
I have also read good and bad reviews of both products.
The only bad things I have read is no dual-link DVI support and no HDCP with the Gefen.
My question is this: If I use one of these adapters to connect the 24" display, will I be losing all the benefits of the Quadro FX 4800 card?
No. The adapter just converts the output video format. It will not affect the behaviour of the graphics card,

24" LED Cinema Display Extension Cable Question

Hi, I have a 24" LED Cinema Display. Unfortunately the display's cable is too short which means I have to have the cable in front of the desk in order to reach my Mac Pro. I don't like having it in front of the desk as it's an eyesore.
I've had it like this since I purchased the display in March 2009. I was thinking of purchasing an extension cable for my Display so I can finally put the displays cable behind the desk.
I have some questions, Are there any issues with having an extension cable attached to the 24" LED Cinema Display? Is there a loss in picture quality with an extension cable? What extension cables do you guys recommend?
Any help is greatly appreciate

Hi,
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Annoying Screen saver/Login window/Apple LED Cinema Display Bug

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After upgrading to 10.6.4 I have a really annoying problem.
First the relevant setup information: MacBook Pro 17 inch (2009 model), 8 GB RAM, 10.6.4, Screen saver activates after a few minutes with password protection and a few minutes thereafter the screen is put to sleep.
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Anyone else experiencing this issue?
Best Regards,
Michael

Hello guys, thank you for answering.
Yes, the USB cable is plugged.
At the moment I'm avoiding to flash the VRAM. But I found out that restarting my system gives me access to the controls again. It does randomly stop working. Sometimes I can adjust the cinema display settings but not the macbook screen settings. In my opinion it is definitely a bug.
There is any way to submit a bug somewhere?

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