Display NEC MultiSync EA274WMi does not work with OSX

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Display NEC MultiSync EA274WMi does not work with OSX

I am running OSX 10.9.2 on a MacBook pro with 2GHz Intel Core i7.

Connecting my new Display NEC MultiSync EA274WMi with a resolution of 2560x1440 does not run correctly.

I tried different cables and use an Adapter from Thunderbolt (Mini-DisplayPort) to DVI.

It seems to be a Problem of OS X, the Displays-Facility simply does not show higher resolutions than 1080p.

Is there any work around?

I feel this is a really very very bad behavior of Apple, since similar problems are reported since a year....

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Mar 4, 2014 9:54 AM

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Answer 1

varjak paw

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Mar 4, 2014 10:06 AM in response to pascalfrometh

My system has no problems displaying on an external monitor at 2560x1440, so this is not a global problem with 10.9.2. Most likely you have the wrong adapter. I'm guessing you have a single-link DVI adapter and you need a dual-link DVI adapter to get resolutions above 1920x1080.

I'd suggest you just get a mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable and avoid the adapter altogether. Then you'll be sure to get the maximum resolution the monitor is capable of.

Regards.

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Answer 2

Mar 5, 2014 9:32 AM in response to varjak paw

Thank you, varjak

in fact I got a wrong adapter. After replacing it in the store everything works fine.

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Answer 3

varjak paw

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Mar 5, 2014 10:28 AM in response to pascalfrometh

Glad you got it sorted. Cheers.

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