Just got the new Mac Pro. I have the Apple 30" Cinema Display so I am using a Thunderbolt to DVI adapter. In Display in System Preferences it only gives me the options of 1280x800 or 1024x640 — it won't let me select the full resolution of the monitor and things look terrible. How can I make this work?
Thanks
Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), The new Mac Pro
You need to use a dual-link DVI adapter.
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Apple Cinema Display (30-inch DVI) might show 1280 x 800 as maximum resolution
Did you get a Dual-Llink DVI to Thunderbolt adapter?
From the above link:
When you use a Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter you must use a dual-link compatible adapter.
A mini DisplayPort adapter does work with a Thunderbolt port
Thanks for the quick reply. I found the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter but it has terrible reviews on the Apple website — should I be concerned about this? I notice the reviews are from 2009 so maybe they aren't relevant anymore.
Is going from HDMI out to DVI adapter a possibility?
I do not know know if HDMI will support a 30" display (really, I do not know).
If you do not like the Apple brand, just Google "mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapters" and you will find them on Amazon, Monoprice.com (generally good prices on MonoPrice), NewEgg.com, etc... Amazon and NewEgg include reviews
New Mac Pro doesn't use the full resolution of Apple 30" display
