Thunderbolt to dvi ?

is there an adapter for going from TB on MacAir to a div displey?

To be clear, there is a Mini DisplayPort-to-DVI-D adapter available for older MBP's to send video from the Mini DisplayPort to a monitor (I use this adapter with my late '08 MBP).
This adapter also will fit a Thunderbolt port on your MBA to connect to a DVI-D cable to the monitor.

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New Mac Mini thunderbolt to DVI adapter issues

Hi there,
I'm working on a new studio installation. We have a new Mac Mini that we're trying to connect up to a 30-inch Cinema HD display with DVI input. We have a Kanex C30 Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter that plugs into the Thunderbolt port and one of the USB ports (for power) on the back of the Mini, but despite our best efforts we aren't getting anything on the display. Going Mac - adapter - display results in about 7/8ths of the screen going white and displaying two green and misshapen Apple logos for about 5 seconds before it goes blank.
Ultimately we want to run it over quite a long DVI cable and currently have an Extron signal booster in place, which works perfectly from the Mac Mini's HDMI output through an HDMI to DVI adapter. However we're already using the HDMI output to feed another monitor.
So two questions really:
1. Can the Mac Mini feed two separate displays of different sizes? The 30-inch over Thunderbolt to DVI and another Apple 24 inch display over HDMI to DVI.
2. Does anybody have any experience with the Kanex or can you recommend an adapter that will work for us?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This whole process has been a very long headache!
Many thanks,
Josh

Hi Josh,
It should work, but not Mirrored of course, just Extended Display...
Video Card:
HD Graphics 4000
VRAM Type:
Integrated
Details:
This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. Also see: What type of video system is provided by the Aluminum Mac mini models? Which are integrated and which are dedicated? Can the video be upgraded?
Standard VRAM:
512 MB*
Maximum VRAM:
768 MB*
Display Support:
Dual Displays
Resolution Support:
1920x1200*
2nd Display Support:
Dual/Mirroring*
2nd Max. Resolution:
2560x1600*
Details:
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI 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).
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-core-i7-2.6-late-2 012-specs.html

Why doesn't thunderbolt-to-dvi-to-vga work?

Macbook Pro (Mid 2011), Mountain Lion, latest version.
I am trying to use an external VGA display from my MBP. Thunderbolt to DVI output works fine. I don't have a Thunderbolt to VGA adapter, so I connected a DVI to VGA adapter to the DVI end of the Thunderbolt to DVI adapter. I get no output in this arrangement, and the MBP does not seem to notice that anything is connected. I've checked the projector and the DVI to VGA adapter, and both are as they should be. Is there some reason this combination doesn't work, and can I do anything to fix it?

fadecomic wrote:
I found out. The Thunderbolt port is digital only, whereas a DVI port outputs analog and digital. There is no analog signal at the DVI end of the Thunderbolt to DVI adapter, so the DVI to VGA adapter has nothing to pass along.
I was wondering if that was the answer but I wasn't sure, so I appreciate that you came back and let everybody know that was the case.

2 Monitors via 2 Thunderbolt-to-DVI adapters to Macbook pro Retina.

I own a 2012 Macbook pro retina, and I'm looking to buy two non-apple monitors. Now I've been wondering whether it would be possible to use my 2 thunderbolt ports and attach each with a thunderbolt-to-DVI adapter, and thereby connect the 2 separate external non-apple Monitors.

Yes, that would work just fine.
Clinton

Why do my speakers make a loud hissing/white noise when the aux cable is plugged in at the same time my thunderbolt to dvi adapter/cable is plugged in?

I have tried this with headphones and speakers and the result is the same. I have tried this with multiple displays, multiple thunderbolt to dvi adapters, and multiple dvi cables. Does anyone know if there is a way to fix this? Thank you in advance!

What's on the other end of the Aux cable

Can I use a thunderbolt to DVI adapter to connect my NEC montor to my MAC MINI?

I guess I can turn the question around and ask how many differnt ways are there to attach a monitor to a MAC MINI?

It should work if the NEC is DVI.
Other ways are expensive Apple Thunderbolt Monitor, or these..
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/VIDU2DVIA/
Resolution:
Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1152 including SDTV/HDTV resolutions: 480i/p (640x480), 720p (1280x720), 1080i/p (1920x1080)
Macintosh:
Intel based Mac OS X 10.4.11 and above
(not compatible with PowerPC based Macs)
Supports up to four monitors

My MBP Retina doesn't allow the use of two Thunderbolt to DVI adapters. It only works with one TB - VGA adapter and one TB - DVI adapter. However now the color on the VGA connected monitor is slightly different.

The monitors are Viewsonic VA2406m-LED. The Display preferences show all three monitors but one monitor always says "No Signal" if they are both connected TB -> DVI.
The Color on the VGA connected one is slighly off. It seems like I should be able to connect two DVI monitors not sure why this is stopped. Does it have something to do with the Graphics card?

The problem was with the newEgg adapter. I just went to the Apple Store and bought an Apple adapter and the monitor now displays correctly.
For future reference, in case anyone experiences this problem:
the newEgg adapter is part number 9SIA1PU0P88920, described as a Thunderbolt Mini Displayporrt Display Port DP to DVI Adapter for APPLE Macbook Pro Air and the full description says it works for macbook pro, etc.
when this adapter is used, the macbook pro recognizes the monitor, but the monitor displays nothing.
When the apple adapter (MB507Z/B Mini Display Port to DVI Adapater) is used, the monitor displays correctly.
Of course, the individual newEgg part might simply be defective, but I doubt it. moral -- spend the extra $$ and buy the Apple adapter.

Mac mini cannot dect view sonic monitor with thunderbolt-to-dvi interface

Mac mini cannot dect View Sonic VX1035wm display with Thunderbolt port-to-DVI-D interface.

Hi warlotte,
Thanks for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.
If you have an Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter, it can be used with the Thunderbolt port on your Mac to connect an external display.
For more information, see this Frequently Asked Questions document:
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
Some Apple computer have a Thunderbolt port instead of a Mini DisplayPort. Computers with a Thunderbolt port will have the following symbol next a port although the port physically appears the same as a Mini DisplayPort:
Thunderbolt ports:
Are compatible with all of the Mini DisplayPort adapters referenced below in question 5 and with Apple Mini DisplayPort equipped displays.
Note that "question 5" mentioned refers to section 5 of the above FAQ, which has a list of Mini DisplayPort adapters that are available from Apple.
Best Regards,
Jeremy

Chaining 2011 MBA to Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt to DVI monitor

Hello Chaps,
I'm currently using a macbook air with an adapter to connect my LG 24" LCD panel. What I am wondering is if I can take advantage of the thunderbolt port for my external drive using the Seagate dock (GoFlex Desk STAE127) then chain onwards using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi there.
I have just tried this now, and yes it does work :-)
Macbook Air - connect to Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt (Using TB cable)
Seagate Goflex Thunderbolt passthrough to a Dell 24 Inch monitor (using Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter cable).
Both the Seagate GoFlex and the Dell 24 inch monitor work :-)

Is there adapter avaliable to connect thunderbolt to dvi duel link of 30" dell mon

I like the mac mini and i want to keep my 30" dell display. is there adapter avaliable to connect the thunderbolt in mac mini with the dvi duel link in the 30" dell? Any other options?

Yes. A Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter.
(60070)

Thunderbolt and DVI splitter

I have two DVI/VGA monitors I use for work and looking to see if there is a splitter from a thunderbolt port that would let me use these with my Macbook Air. My Air does support thunderbolt displays just been trying to google such an item and not sure if its possible.
Thanks in advance.

There is this:
<http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/dh2go/digital_me/>

Late 2013 Macbook Pro Retina 13" Thunderbolt to DVI Connection to Samsung 24" - Static screen upon wakeup

Hi,
My Late 2013 Macbook Pro Retain 13" is connected to the Samsung 24" Samsung via Thunderbolt/DVI connector.
Upon wake up from sleep mode, the Samsung monitor displays a static screen.
Any idea what the cause maybe and how to fix it? - Right now I have to unplug and plug back the thunderbolt to fix the issue which I find annoying to do. Any better solution out there?
Thanks alot!
Mznrc

In a word, yes.
The video out capabilities for the 13" and 15" retina MBPs are the same.
Tech specs

Not sure if this question should be here or not. It's about Thunderbolt ands DVI displays.

On the Thunderbolt info page on the main Apple site, it states that it is possible to put a Thunderbolt Display in the same daisy chain as an Apple LED. How about 2 DVI displays?
The displays in question would be a Viewsonic VX2433wm (currently running off a MacbookPro) and one of 2 Viewsonic VG2230wm's I have collecting dust. Will they continue collecting dust? 8-/

Let me amend that if I may. To focus the question a bit: I'm about to drop the hammer on the purchase of a new Mac. I'm a pro photographer and my current set-up is the 2007 Core 2 Duo MacBookPro with the VX2433 external monitor mentioned above and all my storage (and Time Machine) is/are (?) on a variety of USB and Firewire drives totaling about 12 Tb. So the system is pretty modular. I don't really use the mobile aspect of the laptop much anymore with an iPad for presentations, so I'd like a little more horsepower than a new MacbookPro but I don't want to break the bank doing it. I guess the one thing I am trying to retain is having 2 screens, because that has allowed me to become spoiled in Photoshop (and shhhh, Lightroom) where I keep most of the palettes on the laptop screen and the work on the calibrated external monitor. So what I was thinking about is a Mac Mini with the faster 2.6Ghz quad i7, the 1Tb Fusion Drive, max'd out to 16Gb of RAM and additionally a Superdrive and wireless track and keys (cuz I wore mine out and am limping on 3rd Party crap). All of that would be $1,666 and probably a pretty kickin' machine for the price I think
But now that I've read a little more, it looks like I would need to get a Thunderbolt Display and run a DVI monitor with the included DVI to HDMI adaptor. OR IS there a way to run two DVI displays on the HDMI. There's a sentence on the Mac Mini info pages that implies there is, but it's kind of ambiguous. So clarification of thes issues could help me pull the purchase trigger ASAP - cuz the shooting biz marches on daily! ;-)

Thunderbolt - HDMI - DVI?

I recently purchased a MacBook Pro, and got an HDMI adapter for the DisplayPort. (My Monitor is DVI-D and my TV only has HDMI so I wanted something that would work for both.)
When I plug the MBP into the TV via HDMI it works fine, but when I try to plug it into the monitor, the MBP recognizes a display but nothing shows on it. (In the Displays prefpane it lets me re-arrange them and stuff.)
Using an HDMI to DVI cable from my old Toshiba laptop's HDMI port worked fine.
Using System Profiler, the monitor shows up as well..
SyncMaster: *(It's a Samsung Syncmaster 2253bw)*
Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Display Serial Number: H9NQ711124
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Rotation: Supported
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Thank you Malcolm.
As you state, they use the same signals. I bought a Display port adaptor to DVi and it is the same. I shall have the unit checked out.

Thunderbolt to dvi resolution problem

I have a 30 inch dell monitor and when i connect the monitor to my macbookpro 17 inch late 2011 with 10.6.8 via mini display to dvi my resolution on the external monitor is 1280x800 maximum. The display can go to 2560. does anyone now how to fix this?

Use a Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter.
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