How can i connect 3 displays to Mac Pro late 2013 model all via hdmi ports ?

Question

Level 1

4 points

How can i connect 3 displays to Mac Pro late 2013 model all via hdmi ports ?

Hi , I need to connect 3 displays to my Mac Pro late 2013 model. One display is a 4k tv and other two are benq full HD monitors . Problem is I have gone through a lot of articles on internet regarding how to connect but still unclear. All displays have only hdmi ports . I am having 3 minidp to hdmi cable ( I guess they are passive) but via it m only getting 2 displays to work on same time .

shall I buy one active minidp port to hdmi to get the third monitor working?

one active and 2 passive cable will work for all 3 displays to run on one go ?

Mac Pro, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 22, 2021 8:10 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Best reply

Grant Bennet-Alder

Level 10

127,423 points

Oct 22, 2021 8:25 PM in response to Ashmaag

<< so with 1 active adapter and 2 passive adapter all my 3 display will work? >>

Yes, in most cases. The issue is that the Mac produces lower voltage levels on the signals for the interfaces. when you install more than to non-DisplayPort device, the levels drop so low the display cannot see them any more. ACTIVE adapters re-drive the signals up to higher levels, for better detection.

Reply

Answer 2

Oct 22, 2021 8:14 PM in response to Ashmaag

<< but via it m only getting 2 displays to work on same time . >>

You are limited to TWO non-DisplayPort displays. The built-in port counts as one if you connect anything to it.

Install more ACTIVE adapters to support more.

Reply

Answer 3

Ashmaag Author

Level 1

4 points

Oct 22, 2021 8:19 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Hi Grant, so with 1 active adapter and 2 passive adapter all my 3 display will work ? Or should I buy 2 active adapters ?

Reply

How can i connect 3 displays to Mac Pro late 2013 model all via hdmi ports ?

Similar questions