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Mac mini M2 connecting to a HP M27FQ Monitor - Display resolution only works at 1280 x 1024

Hello, I'm new to the Mac World and seem to be having issues when connecting my HP M27FQ monitor ( using HDMI ) to my M2 Mac mini. Although the monitor wants to work at 2560 x 1440 resolution..........I can only get the Mac mini to connect at 1280 x 1024 with a stable connection.

Trying to use 2560 x 1440 leaves me with a blank output, which sporadically flashes up the correct screen ( after re connecting the HDMI cable ).......which makes it a bit tricky to change back to 1280 x 1024.

I've spoken to Apple online help ( plus a visit to the Genius Bar ) and it just seems to be a "driver" or firmware thing.


Has anyone else encountered this issue with Mac mini (M2) and HP M27FQ ?

Where's the best place to find out if a future FW upgrade would fix this Display resolution issue?


Thanks

Mac mini, macOS 13.3

Posted on Mar 27, 2023 11:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2023 7:35 AM

The HP M27FQ spec's say that it has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 DisplayPort input.


If using a short Premium Certified HDMI cable as hcsitas suggested, does not help...?


Then try using a USB-C to DisplayPort cable. for a few examples:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HKL7M2N/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J2F57VV/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M38CXZ3/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?


For info on connecting 1 or 2 displays up to the M2 Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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den.thed
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Mar 28, 2023 7:35 AM in response to Taylor_Iain

The HP M27FQ spec's say that it has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 DisplayPort input.


If using a short Premium Certified HDMI cable as hcsitas suggested, does not help...?


Then try using a USB-C to DisplayPort cable. for a few examples:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HKL7M2N/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J2F57VV/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M38CXZ3/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?


For info on connecting 1 or 2 displays up to the M2 Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Mac mini M2 connecting to a HP M27FQ Monitor - Display resolution only works at 1280 x 1024

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