Mac mini 2018 does not start up/monitor issue

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Mac mini 2018 does not start up/monitor issue

I just want to report that, after having lots of troubles with starting my new Mac Mini, I defined a procedure that makes it start up every time: I disconnect everything at the back except the HDMI monitor, Ethernet network and USB keyboard (with mouse). It starts up every time. Then, I can connect the rest (second 22' 2K monitor via VGA adapter to USB C, USB printer and external HDD USB disk)

As it is not very convenient (in order to limit wearing off the connectors), I only do this about once a week or when I suspect the Mac needs a reboot.

(Monitor: Samsung S22F350 (2k HDMI); Mac mini (2018) 3 GHz Intel Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, Intel UHD Graphics 630, upgraded to 500 GB SSD; Mojave 10.14.4)

Hope it helps out there...

Mac mini, macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 24, 2019 12:22 AM

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den.thed

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Apr 24, 2019 6:58 AM in response to ManoloMatos

If I understand correctly, you have two S22F350 Samsung Monitors that have HDMI and VGA inputs?

one is connected HDMI to HDMI and the second is connected USB-C to VGA.

If so, then I would try connecting the second monitor using a USB-C to HDMI cable instead of VGA,

or.... optionally connect them both to USB-C using two USB-C to HDMI cables.

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Apr 24, 2019 10:20 AM in response to den.thed

So, if I understand you correctly, everything but VGA, ;-).

Thanks for the tips. I'm a Mac user since the first Mac went out and I was quite disappointed with the trouble I had with this Mac mini. Now I can confidently configure the other Mac mini I have in waiting for my co-worker.

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den.thed

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Apr 24, 2019 11:05 AM in response to ManoloMatos

ManoloMatos wrote:

So, if I understand you correctly, everything but VGA,

Perhaps with a good adapter to convert digital to analog.

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ManoloMatos Author

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Apr 24, 2019 8:09 AM in response to den.thed

Nope, the second monitor is a VGA/DVI from another brand. And, thanks: if I get hold of an USB C to HDMI adapter I will try your suggestion because I have other HDMI monitors around.

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den.thed

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Apr 24, 2019 10:04 AM in response to ManoloMatos

Ah.... yea' you'd be better off an USB-C to DVI adapter for that monitor.

Yup' better yet, a monitor that support's Display Port or HDMI would be the ideal setup.

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Mac mini 2018 does not start up/monitor issue

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