can i make my iMac a screen display for my mac mini
I was told cmmd + F2 turms the imac into target display mode - but it dom't appear to work?
I was told cmmd + F2 turms the imac into target display mode - but it dom't appear to work?
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Hello hermajestys,
Thank you for the question. Using your iMac as a display will depend on the model of your iMac and Mac mini.
You can find the compatible models and the steps to enable Target Display Mode below:
Target Display mode Requirements:
4. 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. 5. How do I enable TDM?
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 Make sure both computers are turned on and awake. Connect a male-to-male Mini DisplayPort or ThunderBolt cable to each computer. Press Command-F2 on the keyboard of the iMac being used as a display to enable TDM. Note: In Keyboard System Preferences, if the checkbox is enabled for "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard functions keys," the key combination changes to Command-Fn-F2.
Find the full article here:
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924#4
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Best,
Sheila M.
can i make my iMac a screen display for my mac mini