I am trying to run an Apple Cinema HD Display (30") from a 2018 MacMini.
I have tried all kinds of HDMI- to DVI adaptors but so far no luck. I have also tried these connectors with a MacBook Pro with HDMI and although the computer recognises that there is a display attached (and gets the name of it etc) the display remains blank.
I've seen people doing this with USB-C, first converting to DisplayPort and then converting that to DualLink DVI… but I'm not sure if this same setup would work for HDMI, or what connectors are needed.
Maybe HDMI-DisplayPort then DisplayPort-DVI?
Best Answer
Re connecting a Mac mini 2018 to 30" Apple Cinema Display*:
* Apple Cinema Display 30" refers to TFT-LCD model (M9179LL/A) only! This does NOT work for the LED apple cinema displays.
You need the following:
This combination runs smoothly at 2560x1600