Dell U3219Q Monitor with MacBook Pro

Hi All,


I have a Dell U3219Q monitor, which I am trying to connect to my Mid-2015 MacBook Pro (running Catalina).


I'm using a Thunderbolt 2 to DisplayPort cable (which apparently is doable, according to Amazon reviews) but on the monitor I am getting a message saying 'No DP signal from your device'.


What am I doing wrong?


Any help gratefully received,


Duncan

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 20, 2020 8:02 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2020 9:52 AM

Your decision on the cable is not correct.


I run that same Dell 4k 32 inch display and have no issues with it on all my Macs, desktop or portable.


Use a minidisplayport to DisplayPort cable, just make sure you buy a high quality cable from Amazon.


I currently use the display with my iMac Pro and a Cal Digit TS thunderbolt 3 Dock. Since it has a DisplayPort connection , I use a DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.

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Feb 20, 2020 9:52 AM in response to duncansibbald

Your decision on the cable is not correct.


I run that same Dell 4k 32 inch display and have no issues with it on all my Macs, desktop or portable.


Use a minidisplayport to DisplayPort cable, just make sure you buy a high quality cable from Amazon.


I currently use the display with my iMac Pro and a Cal Digit TS thunderbolt 3 Dock. Since it has a DisplayPort connection , I use a DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.

Feb 20, 2020 9:12 AM in response to duncansibbald

I found this, so I hope it works for you: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/connect-macbook-dell-external-monitor-56163.html


There's also this: Why is my Mac not detecting displays?

Go to the  Apple menu and choose System Preferences. Choose the “Displays” panel. Hold down the “Option” key to show the “Detect Displays” button – note that it replaces the 'Gather Windows' button. Click on “Detect Displays” while holding down Option to use the function as intended.31 Mar 2014

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