Monterey 12.0.1. Second Monitor Issue

I just updated to Monterey 12.0.1. I have an iMac Retina 5k, 27-inch 2020 w/3.6Ghz 10 Core Intel Core i9; and have lost second display functionality. Both screens flicker on an off repeatedly when second monitor is connected to Thuderbolt port.

Posted on Nov 3, 2021 7:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2021 4:58 PM

I found the solution:


  1. Plugged in the dongle with the HDMI connection to the LED screen (2nd monitor)
  2. Turned on monitor
  3. Went to System Preferences
  4. Picked 'Displays' (different screen from hitting displays when monitor is not connected)
  5. Hit 'Display Settings'
  6. Changed the resolution to 720p
  7. Changed the refresh rate to 60hz


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Dec 16, 2021 6:32 PM in response to Netozao

I have tried the same setup with my son's Macbookpro and no problem he connects fine.

So I know it isn't the adapter, tried both VGA and HDMI, it doesn't work, I then uplug from mine and plug in my son's and it is fine.

His is slightly earlier version on Macbook Pro, works fine, I will have to check his GPU when he gets home.

Mine and wife's Macbook Pros same GPU as each other and they don't work.


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