MacBook Air clamshell: "Input signal out of range" error

Hi! I've been trying to use the clamshell mode for my MacBook Air (13', A1466) and my monitor (Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-2L Display) but it shows me a window with the message "Input signal out of range, please change to 1920x1080@60Hz" but the problem is that I don't have an option to change to 1920x1080 and 60Hz. What can I do?


P.S. I tried every option I could from Set sleep and wake settings for your Mac - Apple Support

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on May 26, 2026 11:28 AM

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May 27, 2026 8:45 AM in response to whimsnia

Your MacBook Air definitely supports that resolution (up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display) so that should certainly be an option.


MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


Hopefully pointing out the obvious though, that is not what you selected in your screenshot. Select the external display. The built-in display is limited to 1440 by 900 pixels.


Confirm use of a correct Thunderbolt cable.


Generic instructions are here: Connect external displays to MacBook Air - Apple Support

MacBook Air clamshell: "Input signal out of range" error

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