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July 14th, 2015 15:00
U2412M and Mac mini 2012
After much research I purchased this second hand monitor with power cable only for a 2012 Mac mini, which has only an hdmi to dvi adapter cable. I have looked on this topic on many forums and The mini display to display port cable seems the most recommended. I realize that Dell does not test its products with Apple devices but any advice on the best way to attach your monitor to my Mac mini would be helpful.
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DELL-Chris M
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July 15th, 2015 11:00
The Mac Mini 2012 has the following video out ports =
HDMI
Thunderbolt (their version of Mini-DisplayPort)
The U2412M has the following video in ports =
DP (DisplayPort)
DVI
VGA
Possible setups =
Mac Mini Thunderbolt out --> mDP to DP cable --> U2412M DP in
Mac Mini HDMI out --> HDMI to DVI cable --> U2412M DVI in (You have this one. What happened when you tried it?)
Ask the users on the Apple Discussions Forum about getting the Apple Thunderbolt (mDP) to DP cable.
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July 15th, 2015 16:00
Thanks, Dell-Chris. this old timer will need pro help to upgrade from a not surprisingly old mac /monitor to the newish mini and dell monitor, so I wanted to be prepared. The HDMI to DVI cable enclosed seems to short, but we will see. TMI, I guess, but that's why you are paid the big bucks. Thanks