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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
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
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?
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
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?
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).
from:
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For HDMI, you are pretty much stuck with the Apple AV MultiPort adapter you mentioned or a third-party equivalent.
what adapter did you buy? (a link would help)
Hi
The monitors are hdmi or VDA (I think that's what it is - the old fashioned connector if that makes sense).
Thanks
MacBook Pro 2017 set up dual monitor
