HT3924: Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Learn about Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: i am currently using an Imac i7 mid model year 2011 (with thunderbolt)and would like to target display Imac i7 mid model year 2010 ... more
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May 10, 2013 11:22 AMby BDAqua,Hi, not sure, but it might work that way, but not the other way...
Here's how it's supposed to work...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924
Mid 2011s & up need Thunderbolt!??? at least for it to be target.
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May 10, 2013 12:01 PMby Old Toad,You will want to run the firmware update that was released yesterday: Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.2. It specifically addresses Thunderbolt and Target Disk Mode.
OT
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May 11, 2013 3:39 AMby maxintosh pro,Old Toad is right. Run the firmware update and update the target display to make sure everything is up to date.
You can connect MDP to MDP - obviously...
You can connect TB to MDP.
You can connect TB to TB - obviously...
You cannot connect MDP to TB.
This Apple web page says that it is possible! Go down to point five! Then you will be able to see what you need to buy to do it correctly.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382
That should be all you need! Good luck! Let us know what you buy or if you want some advice on what to buy!
