Can't Connect MacBook Pro to Samsung S32D850T Monitor

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Can't Connect MacBook Pro to Samsung S32D850T Monitor

Hey there,

I just purchased a Samsung S32D850T Monitor to connect to my late 2013 MacBook Pro Retina 13"

Full Specs:

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)

2,8 GHz Intel Core i7

Intel Iris 1536 MB

I thought I correctly read up on what I need in order to make this work but apparently not 😟

Tried connecting the monitor via MiniDisplayPort to Dual Link DVI and HDMI-HDMI - unfortunately I don't get a picture.

Anyone have an idea on how to resolve this? Any help would be super appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Best,

Patrick

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Apr 26, 2016 7:45 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 26, 2016 7:48 AM in response to PepperwhitePat

You have gone into System Preferences and set the display settings there too?

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Answer 2

Apr 26, 2016 7:54 AM in response to Limnos

Thanks for your quick reply.

What do you mean? I cannot set anything in the System Preferences... If I hit the Option key and click detect displays nothing happens... where and what exactly do I have to set?

Thanks!

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Answer 3

Courcoul

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Apr 26, 2016 8:00 AM in response to PepperwhitePat

Exactly what kind of cable(s) are you using?

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Answer 4

Apr 26, 2016 8:03 AM in response to Courcoul

I'm using a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter with the DVI Cable that was included and additionally I tried to connect with an HDMI Cable from the HDMI port of my Mac to the HDMI port of the monitor.

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Answer 5

Apr 26, 2016 8:14 AM in response to PepperwhitePat

This is what I am using to connect my MacBook Pro 13" 2011 to HDMI.

Cable Matters Mini DisplayPort Male to HDMI Female Adapter : Cable Matters Mini DisplayPort Male to HDMI Female Adapter

Cable Matters Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 6 Feet : Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable in Black 6 Feet

Kim

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Answer 6

Courcoul

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Apr 26, 2016 8:16 AM in response to PepperwhitePat

Haven't gone thru the DVI route. On HDMI you need both devices to be on when plugged together and then go to System Preferences / Displays. At least on my mid-2015 15" MBP, it picked up whatever I've plugged in thus far, but I guess the Detect Displays button is a suitable fallback. I've used a straight HDMI to HDMI cable in all instances. With these newfangled digital connections, the cable does indeed matter.

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Answer 7

Jun 3, 2016 2:08 AM in response to PepperwhitePat

I have same monitor and use a mini display port to display port cable, no adaptor, and it works at full resolution without a problem, I purchased accel brand cable on amazon. Does HDMI give you full resolution on that monitor? I couldn't find specifications on HDMI in the manual, can't find manual either. I did switch settings from display port 1.1 to 1.2 in the on screen menu. I'm using a MacBook Pro 2014 model.

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