Mac mini is connected to an HDTV, but this should help when the TV is off. Meanwhile, is there a command I can run on the mini to "engage" the GPU?
1271710
Dongle is used for headless remote access when no monitor is attached. There is currently no software fix to enable GPU without monitor or dongle. Not even monitor resolution apps offer a solution. Tried those first.
1271711
Nope. Otherwise, this product would be pointless. This issue even occurs on new Mac Pros as well.
1271712
We do not have expertise in software configuration of Mac Mini. The success of fit-Headless indicates there is currently no simple software solution for enabling GPU without a connected device. For your specific setup, you may be able to take advantage of multi-display output - if you connect fit-Headless to HDMI and the TV through a DP adapter you can have GPU enabled when TV is turned off.
272389
What are you connected too? Desktop? Laptop? Apple? HDMI? VGA? and what kind of video card?
1382750
This is the Video Support for Apple Mac Mini MD387LL/A Desktop: Thunderbolt digital video output * Native Mini DisplayPort output * DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately) * VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately) * Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately) You would need to also buy a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. The monitor comes with a VGA cable. To support the VGA output, you would need to also purchase the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. Otherwise, the monitor works great.
942800
I'm using the cable and the monitor (dell u2713hm) at 2560x1440 (which is the highest resolution). I'm not using it with a mac mini, but the cable supports it.
1676923
The cable connects to the mini display port on a mac computer and sends audio and video signals to a hdmi compatible television.
943876
If you turn display detection off on the xbox 360 it will then switch correctly. Never notice if it turned off or not. I never got it to work with the Mac Mini. I am very happy with my Onkyo though
1062339
I used it for apple hd display(ADC) to my new Mac mini. It should work if your computer supports the screen resolution.
2012515
NOTE: This does not work with Late 2012 Mac Mini. Didn't realize this until I bought it and tried. I think the compatibility info has now been updated. See website: http://www.cablematters.com/pc-428-79-gold-plated-premium-hdmi-to-vga-mf-active-adapter.aspx
250671
I connected a Mac mini directly to the TV using the VGA cable. I logged into Netflix. I clicked on an instant play movie. I was asked to install the Silverlight plugin, which I did. And then voila! It worked perfectly. This should work just as well with any Intel-based computer. Now if I could only figure out how to connect the TV to the computer wirelessly.
1022110
No. You can't swap out the graphics card from your Mac model.Get a Windows PC if you want to actually control what goes in your system... better yet, build one.
865956
I have. After a few months my Mac was not detecting my external display. I was able to unplug this adapter a few times and eventually it would detect the tv display. However after another month or so it stopped working all together. I ordered a replacement and it has been working so far, there are few options for early 2010 MacBooks.
1627097
After looking at the specifications for a mac mini, under the video support section it has a VGA and DVI. Audio has HDMI. This monitor has VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports. I would say yes, you can use it with a mac mini. However apple being apple, you will need to buy their type of adapter for whichever port you want to use.
842655
In fact I ordered 3 of them and am suposed to hook them up to 3 mac minis but when I tried to do that I had the same problem. The solution is to use HDMI cord. It is supposed to be for videos but that will work. I am travelling and still have not hooked up mine. Best of luck
1122910
It depends on which model you have. Check with everymac.com to find specs about your video card and if it can handle duel or mirroring. The lower end macbooks use shared RAM as VRAM... I don't believe those can handle powering an external LCD, but check that site it should have info.
1138445
HERE ARE THE SPECS FOR MAC:hunderbolt digital video outputNative Mini DisplayPort outputDVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)BASED on these specs i believe you will have no problem with it using an adapter. hope this helps
842658
The new mac minis have HDMI and Display ports. You can purchase a display port adapter to DVI from monoprice or Apple store. Other option is a HDMI to DVI adpater
2108468
This display does not display full resolution with MiniDisplayport, MacBook Airs are out of luck. You must use HDMI to HDMI.