Which cable do I need to connect my Mac mini to a Dell monitor?
I have a ne. Mac mini and a dell monitor. Does anyone know what kind of Cable I need to connect them
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I have a ne. Mac mini and a dell monitor. Does anyone know what kind of Cable I need to connect them
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That depends on what input(s) the Dell monitor has.
(HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA)
If you are not sure..? Tell us the Dell's model number so we can check.
In the mean time, have a look at > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support
That depends on what input(s) the Dell monitor has.
(HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA)
If you are not sure..? Tell us the Dell's model number so we can check.
In the mean time, have a look at > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support
You have three options with that display.
USB-C, HDMI or DisplayPort
Personally, I would get and use an 8K USB-C to DisplayPort cable. Then use a second USB cable to the displays built-in USB hub.
I have this cable on order from Amazon
Which usb cable should I order
Then use a second USB cable to the displays built-in USB hub.
Disconnect everything and use an HDMI-HDMI 3 feet (1m) or shorter to connect the monitor to the mini. If it works, connect the USB A to C cable from the mini’s A port to the Dell’s super speed upstream USB C port to get the monitor’s hub function working.
DanMccarter wrote:
I have received the cables and have them attache and nothing works
The ports on the Mac Mini are:
1 Power, 1 ethernet, 4 thunderbolt , 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, and a head phone jack
The ports on the Dell monitor are :
1 power, 1 HDMI, 1 display , 1 USB 10, 2 super speed USB10 , speaker port
I have on cable running from a thunderbolt port on the mac mini to the dell display port #5
I have one cable running from the mini to the super speed # 6
And I am at a loss
I'm sorry to hear that.
At this point, I suggest that you contact Dell for assistance and/or a return.
The Monitor is also new received about a week ago/
Dell Ultra Sharp 34 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - U3423WE, 86.72cm (34.14"), Spkr
The ports on the Mac Mini are:
1 Power, 1 ethernet, 4 thunderbolt , 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, and a head phone jack
The ports on the Dell monitor are :
1 power, 1 HDMI, 1 display , 1 USB 10, 2 super speed USB10 , speaker port
Here is what I Have tried:
HDMI on the Mac Mini to HDMI on the monitor
HDMI on the Mac mini to the display port on the monitor
Neither of these worked
Thank you. I don't have a lot of knowledge on different cables and am having a hard time understanding your solution
I can look on Amazon for an 8K USB-C to DisplayPort cables. and hope I am getting a good one. For the second USB cable what kind is it. I think there are different version of the usb cable.
Thanks so much for your help
I have received the cables and have them attache and nothing works
The ports on the Mac Mini are:
1 Power, 1 ethernet, 4 thunderbolt , 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, and a head phone jack
The ports on the Dell monitor are :
1 power, 1 HDMI, 1 display , 1 USB 10, 2 super speed USB10 , speaker port
I have on cable running from a thunderbolt port on the mac mini to the dell display port #5
I have one cable running from the mini to the super speed # 6
And I am at a loss
Thank you so much for the reply
here is the model number
Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - U3423WE, 86.72cm (34.14"), Spkr
I have that on order also. I just hope I cane get them installed when they were here
I have no problem hooking the HDMI to both units
but don't know which is the Mac minis A port
Thanks very much for the help.
They are on the right side near the headphone port positioned vertically.
That is where I have it plugged in. mBut when Intern on the Mac mini and. the monitor I don any results except for the language choices on the right hand which come up with no cables attached.
Forget about the USB A ports for now. How long is the HDMI cable?
You need two cables.
For the Video, I suggest using a USB-C to DisplayPort instead of a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Then for the USB upstream hub, you need to use a second USB-C to USB-A cable as shown.
For some USB-C to DisplayPort cable suggestions
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4D1MS9X/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?
That Maxonar is a good choice
Most any high speed USB-C to USB-A cable will work just fine for the upstream hub.
for example > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6BNVT7W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?
Which cable do I need to connect my Mac mini to a Dell monitor?