MacBook Pro 2017 set up dual monitor

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MacBook Pro 2017 set up dual monitor

I have a new 2017 MacBook Pro and want to link it to 2 monitors. I bought a usb-c to 2 x HDMI adaptor which shows the display on both screens but as screen mirroring (I’ve checked the display settings and mirroring is not ticked). And when I close the MacBook lid rather than clamshell mode the monitors go blank. How do I set up a proper dual monitor set up? Thanks

Posted on Feb 23, 2018 11:23 AM

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linda_73 Author

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Feb 23, 2018 12:18 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Hi

Thanks for your reply. Here's the link:

StarTech USB-C to HDMI Splitter: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

I'm wondering whether I need to use 2 apple usb-c av multi port adaptors (they only have one hdmi port). Would that solve the problem (although a pricey one!)?

Linda

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Feb 23, 2018 12:48 PM in response to linda_73

MST works on any Windows device that supports DP Alt Mode over USB Type-C

That adapter does not support Apple devices.

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what displays are you using? is all you have just HDMI, or does anything have a DisplayPort?

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linda_73 Author

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Feb 23, 2018 1:54 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

So you recon if I got 2 of those adaptors the dual screen should work? I wasn't sure if it would still work using 2 of the USB-C ports and not just the one? You've been really helpful. One last question. If I use these apple adaptors will the macbook pro recognise I want dual screen on the monitors and also the clamshell would work? Or is there anything else I would need to do to set it up?

Thanks

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Feb 23, 2018 7:10 PM in response to linda_73

The "normal" way is one display to a USB-C port. Daisy-chains is weird.

I have been thinking you had a 15-in MacBook Pro, but you did not say that. What exact model is it?

and what resolution on each display?

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Feb 23, 2018 7:22 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

It looks like all the 2017 models support at least two additional displays:

2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring* 2nd Max. Resolution: 4096x2304 (x2*)

Details: *In addition to simultaneous support of the internal display, this model supports a maximum resolution up to 4096x2304 at 60 Hz at millions of colors on two external displays or a single external display at a maximum resolution up to 5120x2880 at 60 Hz at over a billion colors via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C).