karlwh

Q: Dual monitors I have a Dell monitor that uses both of my ports. how to connect second monitor.

I have a 2012 or newer Mac Mini with Dell ultra sharp U2715H monitor uses my HM DI and thunderbolt port's. How do I set up second monitor?

Mac mini (Late 2012), iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 7, 2016 7:13 AM

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Q: Dual monitors I have a Dell monitor that uses both of my ports. how to connect second monitor.

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  • by A07570,

    A07570 A07570 Jun 7, 2016 7:35 AM in response to karlwh
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    Jun 7, 2016 7:35 AM in response to karlwh

    I don't know why you would use both cables, the monitor would normally only allow you to select either the DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) or HDMI, not both. If you plug the HDMI cable into a second monitor, what would you be missing? I use both the DisplayPort and HDMI ports on my Mac mini to drive two monitors, though not at WQHD resolution. Display port should do the job by itself.

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    A07570 A07570 Jun 7, 2016 7:34 AM in response to karlwh
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    Jun 7, 2016 7:34 AM in response to karlwh

    I Found this comment in an Amazon review of your monitor "For reference, I am using this as a home office monitor hooked up to a recent MacBook Pro 15" via Thunderbolt -> Displayport running at full resolution at 60hz."