Help IMAC 24" M3 can't connect to two additional monitors at same time

i am trying to connect two additional monitors to my new IMAC 24". I am plugging into the two thunderbolt with thunderbolt to HDMI cords. I can connect with either port using either wire to either monitor so i know all components work. It will not recognize whichever one i connect after one is already connected. MACOS 14.4 M3.

iMac (M3, 2023)

Posted on Nov 26, 2024 8:25 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2024 8:55 AM

Keith is correct, your M3 only supports 1 external display. I know this isn't a solution, but the new M4 based 24" iMacs support up to 2 additional displays:


Display Support



Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:


  • Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C


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Nov 26, 2024 8:55 AM in response to leroyhill

Keith is correct, your M3 only supports 1 external display. I know this isn't a solution, but the new M4 based 24" iMacs support up to 2 additional displays:


Display Support



Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:


  • Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C


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