video display ports for New Mac Pro
I want to know if i can connect my IMAC as a primary or secondary screen using the Thunderbolt plug? Will a mini-display cable simply work with one of the Thunderbolt ports?
Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)
What are the requirements for TDM?
- A Mac notebook or desktop with a Mini DisplayPort or ThunderBolt connection
- A ThunderBolt or Mini DisplayPort cable
- A supported iMac with OS X 10.6.1 or later. The table below shows iMac computers that support TDM, the required cables, and the port of the computer to which you are connecting the iMac.
iMac Model | Cable Supported | Port on Source Computer |
iMac (27-inch Late 2009) | Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort | Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt |
iMac (27-inch Mid 2010) | Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort | Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt |
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) | Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) | Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) | Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) | Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
That is the ENTIRE list of supported models.
from this article:
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions
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