Using the mini displayport to HDMI on W530

I have read thru the similar threads regarding using the mini displayport on the W530 and seem to get some conflicting info.  
I bought an mini display port to HDMI adapter and am trying to connect it to my Samsung monitor and it does not work, no signal is detected in either extend or duplicate mode.
What BIOS settings do I need to set (mine are currently at the default) and what drivers if any do I need to update to make this work?
When using the vga adapter port with the same monitor it works with no additional changes.
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One more thing...
It is recommended to use a single straight-through cable with the proper connector at each end (i.e. miniDP->HDMI), rather than use a 2-part arrangement with a short miniDP->HDMI adapter, along with a normal HDMI-to-HDMI cable.  Sometimes the adapter used is the source of the problem, and the externally HDMI-connected monitor is just not seen correctly at the right time for the HDMI handshake that is required.  Hence the symptom.
I'd at least try a plain straight miniDP->HDMI cable, instead of using an adapter+cable.  It's only a few dollars.

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