Apr 17, 2019 learn about the external features and ports on the front and rear panel of these computers. Remote control a mac with screen sharing in mac os x. Still, it can be quite compelling to see your mac mini making use of your older 27inch imac as a display, or for troubleshooting an imac having display issues. The mini also sports a thunderbolt port, so it can be hooked up to thunderbolt and displayport monitors. In addition to video, the hdmi port on a mac will also transmit audio which makes using something like a. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. Firewire, on a general outlook, the 2012 macbook pro is still an incredible option for a good deal of users. Mar 16, 2020 still, it can be quite compelling to see your mac mini making use of your older 27inch imac as a display, or for troubleshooting an imac having display issues. The first step in our usb port troubleshooting is the easiest one. I see the late 2012 mac mini official specs listed here.
The highend standard late 2012 model the mac mini core i7 2. Dec 12, 2018 if youre looking for a mac solution where you get to pick the monitor, keyboard, and other accessories, this is the one to get. The monitor can also be adjusted up and down to improve your. The mac mini doesnt come with a monitor, but you can connect it to one using one of the ports on the back of the device. The 2018 mac mini comes with quad and 6core processors, up to 64gb in memory, and allflash storage. You can also use the shape of the port to help identify the ports on your mac. Jan 23, 2016 apple provides steps for macs with removable batteries, and the mac pro, imac and mac mini, on its support website. If youre not sure which port to use with your external display, hard drive, camera, printer, iphone.
The two 2012 mac minis have ivy bridge processors, with a 2. The single thunderbolt 3 port connects to the mac mini, and the three usbc ports offer 5gbps downstream for other external devices. The vast majority of windows laptops have a graphics out port, but no graphics in port, so you cant just connect up your mac mini to the graphics port on the back of your laptop. Because of its minimal and compact design, it can be difficult to upgrade any of the components due to space considerations. Mini displayport is not the same as thunderbolt or thunderbolt 2. Use two monitors on mac mini late 2012 apple community. Setup and initial setup of the mac mini2012 youtube. Bottom line, i like the fact that im not tied to the imac display, and im free to pick and. At a glance, you wouldnt think that this version is any different from its identical models from the previous year. Oct 10, 2012 screen sharing is extremely easy to setup, follow along or watch the video below for a quick demonstration. Ive done some research and what it looks like i would need is a. I have a late 2012 mac mini with 16gig ram and 1tb ssd. What kind of sata connection have mac mini late 2012. With multiple ports, including those for thunderbolt and usb 3, the 2018 mac mini is perhaps the most flexible version to date.
The mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship. Apple provides steps for macs with removable batteries, and the mac pro, imac and mac mini, on its support website. But fortunately all three support the same maximum resolution for external displays, which is 2560 by 1600 on their thunderbolt 1 connection. The four thunderbolt 3 usbc ports support external devices using displayport, thunderbolt up to 40 gbps, and usb 3. Using the right adapter, you can connect the mac mini to. For the first time since 2014, apple has introduced a new mac mini. Dont discount the mac mini when you look at the mac lineup. Jul, 2016 4k and 5k displays can be connected to macs using thunderbolt or hdmi cables.
When running the imac in target display mode to receive the video output from the mac mini, the mac mini will not be able to access the builtin camera, usb or firewire ports of the imac. Connecting another mac to your imac the 27inch imac has a bidirectional mini displayport or a thunderbolt port depending on the model that can be used to drive a second monitor. The general answer is your mac mini 2014 has two thunderbolt 2 ports so your best bet is to drive one monitor from hdmi and the other from thunderbolt so that you have another thunderbolt port free for storage or networking out of the box, fully supported by apple is either two displays via thunderbolt and they can chain if one of the display is actually thunderbolt and not dp or another. Aug 14, 2012 twitter this video shows the setup and installation of the 2012 mac mini dont forget to subscribe and like. Thunderbolt ports on your 2011 or later mac support mini displayport. Which monitor should i use with a macbook pro mid 2012 so. There are three different macbook pro mid 2012 models the inch, the 15inch, and the 15inch retina. Also, you will be losing power related settings on your mac, like the time it takes for the mac to go into sleep mode. The mac mini is apples tiny desktop computer and the cheapest mac you can buy, but it doesnt come with a monitor, mouse or keyboard, and hasnt been updated since 2014. Why apple continues to sell the mid2012 macbook pro 9to5mac.
If your mac notebook or desktop computer has more than one port like this, each port supports thunderbolt 3. Mar 19, 2020 information about these and other types of mac ports is available in the specifications for your mac. So youd probably need to get a thunderbolt adapter to use a second display, it seems. Here are the big differences between the 2011 and 2012 mac mini. On macs with magsafe power adapters, the cables led might change states or. Can you use a windows laptop as a monitor for a mac mini. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. Thunderbolt ports on your 2011 or later mac support mini displayport, a common technology for connecting. You are right, since 2011 mac mini and imac have sata iii, only remains to know if the hdd are sata iii too 1029 2012 by nickeditor according to the linked spec sheet, the transfer rate off the platters is the same, significantly below what even sataii supports. The connector ports on the back of a 2018 mac mini there are many jobs where you need the fastest connection specification, the greatest color gamut and the widest screen. If youre using a mac pro late 20 make sure your displays are connected to the right ports.
To find your model, click the apple logo in the topright corner of the screen and choose about this mac. Disconnect the video cable where it plugs into your mac, then plug it back in to reseat the connection. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro the mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse. May 30, 2018 there are three different macbook pro mid 2012 models the inch, the 15inch, and the 15inch retina. Differences between mid2011 and late 2012 mac mini models.
To make things easy, the mac screen being shared will be called the server and the other mac connecting to it will be called the client. Youll also need a macbook or macbook pro that was made in 2016 or later, a 2015 27inch imac 5k, or any 2016 imac or later including the pro, a 2018 mac mini, or the 2011 or 2019 mac pros. The support article for mac mini late 2012 shows and details which ports can do what. Sometimes, just like applications can act unresponsive and buggy, hardware ports can have similar problems. That thread also tells you to avoid anything to do with hdmi which is unable to sustain such a high resolution.
With the thunderbolt, firewire, and hdmi ports, this apple connects to all of your accessories. This discussion in the apple support communities says to use the mini displayport to displayport cable to get the full resolution with your monitor. Apple mac mini a47 desktop md388lla october, 2012 for. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Which monitor should i use with a macbook pro mid 2012 so i. May 19, 2012 id be new to mac and before i go and buy an expensive macbook im thinking i might just get a midrange mac mini, stuff it with as much memory as it can hold and connect it to my current dell monitor.
Apple mac mini a47 desktop md387lla october, 2012 for. Under graphics and video support or similar, you should see. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. And just like those applications, a reboot or a reset can fix a problem like a usb port. However, you can run remote control software on your. They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. Im wanting to hook these up to the mac mini and use dual screen. How to add a second screen to your mac or macbook macworld. I am driving two monitors, one is a hp 1080p and the other is a 4k lg 43ud79b. Apple neither supplies a monitor with your new mac mini, nor. Twitter this video shows the setup and installation of the 2012 mac mini dont forget to subscribe and like.
How to reset smc on macbook pro, air, imac and mac mini. Use usba with devices that connect using a usb cable. Hi all i just bought a second hand 2012 mac mini for a small project im doing i have a dell 4k 24 monitor which i use with my mac book pro 15 2015 via display port when i connect the mac mini via the display port i dont get any picture, it only works with hdmi will the 2012 mac mini. Apple launched this line as they continued the production of macbook pro in mid2012. Nov 27, 2017 the two 2012 mac minis have ivy bridge processors, with a 2. You are right, since 2011 mac mini and imac have sata iii, only remains to know if the hdd are sata iii too 10292012 by nickeditor according to the linked spec sheet, the transfer rate off the platters is the same, significantly below what even sataii supports. The single thunderbolt 3 port connects to the mac mini, and the three usbc ports offer. How to pick the best monitor for your new mac mini appleinsider. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty. Transforming a mac mini into a great desktop workhorse zdnet. The bright 27inch retina 5k display has 5120 x 2880 resolution and supports p3 wide color. We currently use dual screen on all machines in the office. Whilst i do have a late 2012 mac mini, i sadly do not have the asus monitor.
We buy and sell used macs, apple computers and refurbished macs. Despite its diminutive form factor, apples late 2012 mac mini is packed to the rafters with ports. About the external features and ports on imac and imac pro. To learn about earlier models, check the product specifications for that model. Shut down the mac and unplug the power cord, both from mac and the wall outlet. See the listed items to connect to thunderbolt port in the link you posted. About this mac officially, this laptop was referred to as macbook pro mid 2012 i7. Apple mac mini with os x server fall 2012 md389lla apple mac mini core i7 2. Connecting a displayport monitor to my mac mini late 2012. The mac mini s usb ports have two functions, the usb signal and power for devices like a mouse. The apple mac mini late 2012 may look identical to its predecessor mac.
So ive begun the longawaiting switch from pc to mac in the office and picked up a new mac mini yesterday. How to give your 2012 or 2014 mac mini a performance boost. A knowledge base article on the companys support website details each one in part for those. The mini mac will also connect with speakers and other mac products. Thunderbolt 3 usbc use thunderbolt 3 usbc with displays and other devices that connect using either a thunderbolt 3 usbc. If you need to use a usb or firewire accessory, from the imac, on the mac mini, it will be necessary to properly disconnect them from the imac and plug them. Follow the steps below to reset smc on desktop versions of macs like imac, mac mini and mac pro. Whether you want a mechanical, usb, or bluetooth keyboard, here are tons of great options for you to use with your mac mini. If youre using a display hub, switchbox, or kvm, try connecting your displays video cable directly to your mac instead. The boot drive selection screen of the mac mini, showing the original drive, a time machine drive, and the replacement ssd select the external ssd to continue the booting process from the new drive. Choose apple menu about this mac, click support, then click specifications. So i recommend to either upgrade your mac mini to the latest model or get a 1440p screen.
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