Does Apple sell an adapter for the 30" Cinema HD display that converts the Dual-Link DVI connection to either Display Port (full-size) or HDMI, that isn't going to limit resolution to 1280x800?

Does Apple sell an adapter for the 30" Cinema HD display that converts the Dual-Link DVI connection to either Display Port (full-size) or HDMI, that isn't going to limit resolution to 1280x800?

Posted on Mar 17, 2016 11:02 AM

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Aug 3, 2016 10:30 PM in response to Magic Shield

Yes, it's called an "Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter."

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MB571LL/A/mini-displayport-to-dual-link-dvi-ad apter


It is used to connect a 30" Apple Cinema Display to newer Macs.


The 30" Apple Cinema Display has 4 cables that come out of the back:

(1) Dual-Link DVI

(2) USB 2

(3) Firewire 400

(4) Power


Only #1 and #4 referenced above are necessary for the display to function properly. However, for the USB and Firewire ports on the back of the display to function, #2 and #3 referenced above must be connected to your Mac in order to supply them power.


The "Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter" does have a USB port that allows the adapter to supply power to the display's two USB ports. However, the adapter does not have a port for Firewire 400, so unless you can plug the Firewire 400 cable directly into your Mac, or you buy another adaptor for the Firewire to be able to plug into your Mac, the Firewire cord out of your 30" ACD goes unused, thus rendering the Firewire ports on the back of the 30" ACD useless.

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Does Apple sell an adapter for the 30" Cinema HD display that converts the Dual-Link DVI connection to either Display Port (full-size) or HDMI, that isn't going to limit resolution to 1280x800?

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