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connecting 27 LED cinema display to new iMac

I am trying to connect my 27" display to new iMac Pro, I have the Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter, have it and the USB plugged in to the back of iMac but not working. Please advise....


iMac Pro, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 10, 2019 9:19 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2019 10:18 PM

That Thunderbolt won't work with non-Thunderbolt displays.


Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

"Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays."


About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support

"This adapter is not compatible with displays that use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort, such as the Apple LED Cinema Display."


You need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter.

https://www.uptab.com/usb-c/usb-c-to-mini-displayport/

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May 10, 2019 10:18 PM in response to RockSota

That Thunderbolt won't work with non-Thunderbolt displays.


Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

"Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays."


About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support

"This adapter is not compatible with displays that use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort, such as the Apple LED Cinema Display."


You need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter.

https://www.uptab.com/usb-c/usb-c-to-mini-displayport/

connecting 27 LED cinema display to new iMac

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