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Macbook 2.2 & BenQ G2400w

I've recently bought two BenQ G2400W (DVI-HDMI 1900 x 1200 )monitors for use with two different Macbooks 2.2 (Santa Rosa chipset & Leopard).

The problem is this; Whilst I can get the monitors to work over the analogue connection it is impossible to get an image via the DVI or HDMI connectors.I have tried to use four different Mini DVI to DVI connectors as well as DVI cables. The Macbooks have no problem working via the DVI with some Formac displays I also have.

Can anyone help? Thanking you in advance for your time.

Macbook 2.2, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Jan 14, 2008 6:06 AM

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Jan 31, 2009 2:15 AM in response to Jez from farrah

Jez, what you mean by "O.K"?

I'd updated to 10.5.6, too. But, still, need to use the "pin-16 method".

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Elbebass

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Apr 27, 2009 4:48 AM in response to -(0_0)-

Just bought a converter the second time, Pin16 removed but even that isn't working ;(

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Apr 27, 2009 9:22 AM in response to Elbebass

Mac OS X (10.5.5) won't work even with the Pin16 method. Go 10.5.6 or 10.5.4, but still, w/o the Pin16.

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May 12, 2009 10:44 PM in response to delite1000

Anyone already had a change to test it with the new 10.5.7? Wonder when it finally will work without any workarounds...

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Jun 12, 2009 5:11 AM in response to delite1000

Just tested the monitor on Mac OS X version 10.5.7 using a DVI cable with pin 16 removed. I can confirm that the workaround which was broken by 10.5.5 is now working again.

Just a recap:
1) Connect the monitor using a DVI cable from which pin 16 is removed (as described in earlier posts in this thread).
2) Use the "Enter" button on the monitor to switch to HDMI mode. The screen should turn blue.
3) "Detect displays" in Mac OS X. Now when you press "Gather Windows", the second window should be titled "BenQ G2400W".
4) Use the "Enter" button on the monitor to switch to DVI mode.
5) Enjoy!

Jul 14, 2009 1:22 PM in response to new appleuser

hi, you clearly have a stronger background in electronics than I do, launching straight for pin removal. you'd said in your original post that you suspected the EDID...

I have a similar issue...
Macbook stopped working with a certain specific display (external DVI)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2081807&tstart=0
...where I actually mentioned suspecting the DDC from my monitor.

Unfortunately, here's where our situations differ, as my setup was working for a long time before suddenly stopping. Do you have any suggestion whether or not a similar fix would apply for me?

Thank you!
Jason

Macbook 2.2 & BenQ G2400w