![]() However, opinions diverge on whether it will work with a Thunderbolt display at all: MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, or PC with this (.) Kanex solution. The poster is probably refering to a product mentioned earlier in the thread: the Kanex C247D Single-Link DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter, advertised like this:Ĭonnect a (.) LED Cinema Display to your DVI-equipped There is some hope, though, as the post goes on to say:Įxpensive ones that will convert DVI computer ports to Mini Mini DisplayPort computer port to a DVI display. I can confirm that Mini DisplayPort to DVI converter works ONLY from a To connect a computer with a DVI/VGA port to a Thunderbolt display (from this thread): You can't use Mini DisplayPort to DVI or VGA adaptors: The steps to configure and enable Target Display mode are very similar.). (As a side note: Older iMacs with Mini DisplayPort also support Target Display Mode. Press ⌘ F2 on the keyboard of the iMac.Make sure the iMac and the primary computer are turned on and awake.Connect the Thunderbolt cable to the Thunderbolt ports on each computer. ![]() If you happen to own a laptop with a Thunderbolt port follow these simple steps to extend your display (Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable required) (from KB PH4469): NOTE: This won't work for iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and later iMac models as they don't support Target Display Mode. Target Display Mode lets you use your iMac as the external display forĪnother, “primary” computer. Thunderbolt-equipped iMacs prior to iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) (see this document), like your iMac (Mid 2011), support Target Display mode:
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