Thunderbolt port is also Mini Displayport port?

Can Mini Displayport adapters be plugged into Thunderbolt port on my 2011 MBA?

Have you tried it? I have a 2011 Mac Mini with a MDP to DP cable going into an HP ZR24w display port monitor and I can't get a signal. Anyone actually having success? The specs on paper say it's possible but I haven't heard anyone actually confirm it and frankly it's not working for me.

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    hi, i have a late 2008 15 inch macbook pro, which have a mini display port.
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    thank you

    ken94538,
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  • Can i use the HDMI port and the Mini displayport to HDMI adapter simultaneously to switch between two displays?

    I just bought a new Mac Mini and was hoping that i can connect my TV via the HDMI port and also connect a 19" monitor via the Minidispaly port to HDMI adapter or the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. This way i can pick between having the screen mirrored to my tv, or having the screen displayed at my desk.
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  • Thunderbolt not a functional Mini Display Port? (2011 Mac Mini i5)

    I was under the impression that the Thunderbolt connection could also be used as a standard mini display port to connect a display port monitor (HP ZR24w). I picked up a mini display port to display port cable to try it out... No signal.
    Shouldn't this work or is the Thunderbolt connection in fact not a functional mini display port?

    As I understand it, going from DVI to mini-displayport is not as easy as going the other way. And far as I know, there are no mini-displayport video cards you can add to a first generation Mac Pro.
    So what it looks like you need, is a device like the following.
    http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-DVI-to-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter-p-17859.html
    Edit: Jinx!

  • Will thunderbolt display work on mini display port?

    I just purchased a new Thunderbolt 27" display and was told at the Apple Store that it would work with my 2010 Mac Pro on one of the mini display ports.  Got it home, hooked it up and.... nothing.  Connected it to my MacBook Pro (Retina) via Tbolt port and it fires up as expected.  Was I misled at the store?  I want to have the future technology at hand for upgrades coming down the road.  But I fear I'm stuck between older technology and Tbolt tech.  Any suggestions?

    There is no way to make a Thunderbolt display work with a computer that does not have a Thunderbolt port.  Only the new (late 2013) version of the Mac Pro has Thunderbolt.
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  • Does Thunderbolt work with the Mini Displayport to DVI adapter?

    I just ordered a new 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display to replace my Mid-2010 15" MacBook Pro.  I've been using the Mini Displayport to DVI adapter to extend my screen to an older 20" Cinema Display.  From what I can find online, and I'm here asking for confirmation, I should still be able to use the Mini Displayport to DVI adapter with the new MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt port.  Correct? 

    still be able to use the Mini Displayport to DVI adapter with the new MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt port.  Correct?
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  • Are thuderbolt port and mini display port same?

    mjfiuiu

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt use the same port, but they are not the same. Mini DisplayPort supports only audio (in some computers) and video, and Thunderbolt supports audio, video and high speed data transfer, so you can find Thunderbolt in the Thunderbolt Display and some external drives for Macs with Thunderbolt ports. Also, Mini DisplayPort cables and adapters are completely compatible with Thunderbolt, but Thunderbolt cables and adapters aren't compatible with Mini DisplayPort

  • External video projector - How can I hook up my Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter onto my new MacBookAir if the machine does not have a mini port (but only 2 USBs and 1 Thunderbolt)?

    Hi
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    Is there a DVI adaptor already for Thunderbolt?
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  • Connecting Cinema Display with mini display port to macbook pro with thunderbolt port

    I am trying to connect a 27" cinema display (2010) that has a mini display port cable out of the back, into my macbook pro (2013) with thunderbolt ports.  The mini display port cord fits into the thunderbolt port on the Macbook Pro, however the macbook pro does not detect the cinema display and the cinema display does not have any picture on the screen.  The USB plugs in fine and sound comes out, and I have the adapter for the magsafe to magsafe 2 and that works fine, it just the actual display.  Any help would be appreciated!
    Thanks!

    Hello mmholt,
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
    It sounds like there’s no video on an Apple Cinema Display that’s connected to your MacBook Pro, and you’re wondering if the configuration is supported. It is supported, take a look at the article linked below for more information.
    Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
    1. Can I connect a Mini DisplayPort monitor or monitor using a Mini DisplayPort adapter to a Thunderbolt port on my Thunderbolt-equipped Mac?
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    Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays - Apple Support
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  • Display Undetected: Cintiq 12WX to iMac via DVI + Mini Displayport Adapter Thunderbolt

    Hello all. I'm connecting my Wacom Cintiq 12WX to an iMac 27-inch, Late 2013 (brand new) via a DVI cable connected to the iMac's thunderbolt port with a Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter. Returning a "No Sync" response on the tablet, iMac is not detecting the display.
    The cable is DVI-D (Dual Link), the adapter is DVI-D (Dual Link), and the port on the Wacom appears to be DVI-I (Dual Link) except with a vertical socket for "Analog Ground" connection which is missing in DVI-D – but from my understanding this shouldn't be an issue. Could be wrong, not my area of expertise.
    However, in the past I have used this device with a Late 2008 Macbook and a DVI to Mini DVI adapter to the Mini DisplayPort, back when Apple was pre-Thunderbolt, same cable and it worked like a charm.
    I've contacted Wacom's support, but they usually take a day or two to get back so I'm hoping someone here can shed some light.
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    yeah thats how I connect my 24" dell
    minidisplayport is the same connector as thunderbolt

  • Mini Display Port connector for 2008 Mac Pro

    I have a 2008 Mac Pro (with 2 x DVI connectors).  Is there a graphics card with Mini Display Port connector that I can just wack in and use a 27" Apple LED Cinema Display?

    Which 27" display?  Current Thunderbolt model or previous mini-displayport model?
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  • 2011 iMac missing mini display port?

    I'm trying to connect my 2011 iMac to an additional display using the mini display to DVI, but my computer doesn't have a mini display port I can't seem to find this info anywhere. What kind of adapter do I need?

    No the thunderbolt port should fit mini display port adapters too........there are just more pins on the same size and shape port.......you sure you have a mini display adapter?

  • Thunderbolt Display an mini displayport

    Ist es möglich das Thunderbolt Display an den mini displayport anzuschliessen? Im Apple store wurde mir das erzählt. Jetzt habe ich das Teil hier und nichts läuft. Bildschirm bleibt schwarz. Weiss jemand eine Lösung.

    They say it can be done:
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    Free trial, but $30 in the long run.

  • How do I use iMac as monitor for external DVD player (HDMI to Mini DisplayPort)

    iMac 27" (late 2009).  Internal DVD is region locked.  I would like to use an external DVD player to watch DVD's from other regions.
    I can't use the new Apple SuperDrive because they say it's not compatible with iMac's before 2012. (Is it??)
    My iMac doesn't have Thunderbolt.  It has mini displayport. 
    I have resigned to getting a generic DVD player and plugging it into the screen.
    I have found this in Apple support pages...
    Can I use the iMac in TDM as a display for my gaming console, DVD player, or other device?
    The Mini DisplayPort port on a supported iMac can receive DisplayPort compliant video and audio signals. Converters not made by Apple may provide options to convert other electrical, video, and audio protocols to Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt compliant signals.
    ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924 )
    What is DisplayPort compliant video and audio signals?  Does HDMI fit into that signal type?
    Is it possible to get an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter?
    Will it work if I get a generic DVD player with HDMI output? (and connect it to the iMac through MiniDisplayPort)

    First try VLC.
    <http://www.videolan.org>
    On many Macs, it will play DVDs even if the region codes don't match.
    The Apple SuperDrive should work if you use the terminal (Utilities foldsr) command:
    sudo nvram boot-args="mbasd=1"
    There are also non-Apple USB or FireWire external DVD (and Blu-ray) drives, such as:
    <http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/>
    Apple's DVD player may not work with external drives, but you can use VLC or Blu-ray™ Player
    <http://www.macblurayplayer.com>
    There is a converter to connect HDMI to the iMac via TDM
    <http://www.kanexlive.com/xd>
    but it will run at 720p (1280 x 720) and may have problems with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) on HDMI from Blu-ray or DVD players.

  • Where is the mini displayport on the latest 15" macbook pro retina?

    I'm contemplating replacing my first generation Mac Pro with the latest MacBook Pro (fully tricked out 15" w/retina). I want to continue using my Eizo CE24W monitor. I keep seeing references to a mini displayport and adapters, but in photos of the MacBook Pro there is no mini displayport. I'm missing something basic here, what is it?

    HDMI and Thunderbolt display ports now, not mini displayPort:
    Also check this:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5219
    Hope this helps

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