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Mini DisplayPort™ Cable

1) Connect MiniDP CABLE to the Mini DisplayPort of the COMPUTER and DISPLAY

2) Select the Mini DisplayPort input setting from the menu of the connected DISPLAY

3) Select a compatible VIDEO resolution and refresh rate from the computer

4) Adjust the computer AUDIO output settings for Mini DisplayPort (if equipped)

Model 101008

Connection Notes

• WINDOWS & MAC COMPATIBLE with Mini DisplayPort ports

• THUNDERBOLT 2 COMPATIBLE ONLY from a TBT 2 computer port to a Mini DisplayPort display

• NOT THUNDERBOLT COMPATIBLE from a TBT 2 computer to a TBT 2 device

• DUAL MONITOR SETUP to connect up to 2 monitors (1 adapter per monitor) with AMD Eyefinity

• VIDEO RESOLUTION up to 3840 x 2160 with compatible equipment

• AUDIO SUPPORT for LCPM, DTS, and Digital Dolby with compatible displays

• DisplayPort 1.2 feature support

• MACS BEFORE 2010 do not output audio over Mini DisplayPort

• CHECK DRIVER UPDATE availability for any OS or video graphics card updates for MiniDP

• HDCP SUPPORT for viewing copy protected video with HDCP compliant equipment

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Summary

Connection and Notes

Video and Audio Settings for Windows

Video Settings in Windows

Guide to configuring video output resolution and refresh rates in Windows.

Audio Settings in Windows

Steps to set up audio output for Mini DisplayPort devices in Windows.

Video and Audio Settings for macOS

Video Settings in Mac

Instructions for configuring display mirroring or extension in macOS.

Audio Settings in macOS

Guide to selecting and adjusting audio output for connected displays in macOS.

Troubleshooting Tips

Cabling Troubleshooting

Checks for secure cable connections and testing with alternate ports.

Computer Source Troubleshooting

Advice on driver updates, resolution settings, and audio verification.

Connected Display Troubleshooting

Guidance on selecting inputs, adjusting audio levels, and checking firmware.