What is the result of connecting a single link (DVI-D) video source to a dual link monitor?

[Mark Ordung]

On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Tom Buskey <tom at buskey.name> wrote:

>
> I have a Mac Mini (mid 2009) model.  From what I'm reading, that's what you
> have and not an earlier model.  (refer to http://lowendmac.com)
>
> This model has 2 video ports: 1 mini displayport and 1 mini DVI.  There is
> no analog signal in them.  A mini DVI to DVI will be DVD-D output, not DVI-I
> or DVI-A.
>
> The svideo/composite adapter that apple sells will not work on this model
> because there is no analog component.
>
>
> I don't know if thiis helps your actual situation.  I had to buy a USB
> powered VGA to svideo/composite converter (not just an adapter) to hook up
> an old TV.  This generated an analog signal from a digital input.
>

I bought a Mac mini last month as soon as they began shipping with
Snow Leopard and I'm using it with a $30 Apple brand "Mini DisplayPort
to VGA Adapter" that I picked up at Best Buy. So I don't see where a
converter is necessary?

I'm kind of an Apple fan boy but when it comes to their video options
it sure doesn't always 'just work', as I think this thread shows.

Mark




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