Scooby68

Q: Two Thunderbolt Displays on Windows 8.1 Boot Camp using daisy chaining

Hi,

 

I am running Windows 8.1 under Boot Camp on a mid-2011 Mac Mini with a Thunderbolt Display via the single Thunderbolt port.

 

I'd like to add a second Thunderbolt Display using daisy chaining - does anyone know if this configuration is supported?

 

Thanks,


Scooby.

Mac mini, Windows 8

Posted on Jun 6, 2015 8:02 AM

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Q: Two Thunderbolt Displays on Windows 8.1 Boot Camp using daisy chaining

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  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar Jun 6, 2015 8:42 AM in response to Scooby68
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    Jun 6, 2015 8:42 AM in response to Scooby68

    think thunderbolt is a multiplex of displayport and pci-express

    if that is the case then only the data part not the display port daisy chain and one monitor pr. thunderbolt port

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 6, 2015 9:06 AM in response to Scooby68
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    Jun 6, 2015 9:06 AM in response to Scooby68

    Please see Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Apple Support and specifically

     

    4. How many Apple Thunderbolt Displays can I use with a Mac in Windows 7 or 8 with Boot Camp?

    Most Mac computers can support one Thunderbolt display using Windows. The iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and Mac mini (Late 2014) can support two, and the Mac Pro (Late 2013) can support up to six.

     

    5. Can I connect a Mini DisplayPort display to my Apple Thunderbolt Display for computers that support using more than one display?

    Mini DisplayPort displays will not function if connected to the Thunderbolt port of an Apple Thunderbolt Display. Displays connected via Mini DisplayPort video adapter or cable to the Thunderbolt port of an Apple Thunderbolt Display will not work.

  • by Scooby68,

    Scooby68 Scooby68 Jun 7, 2015 5:50 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 7, 2015 5:50 AM in response to Loner T

    Thanks both for your feedback.

     

    I did find the FAQ on this subject but I thought it was a little ambiguous. For example, the answer to the previous question in the article suggests that it is possible to run 2 Thunderbolt displays from a mid-2011 Mac mini 2.5 Ghz under OS X. Since there is only one Thunderbolt port on this model, presumably this is via daisy-chaining. Therefore I guess this is a Boot Camp issue rather than a hardware one.

     

    In the end I have decided to add a second display via the HDMI port which I have tested and works fine. I have chosen a 27" Samsung model, which won't look so neat on my desktop but on the plus side is around a third of the price of a second Thunderbolt display!