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Good Morning Mac Users,
Let's see if we can solve this puzzle:
MacBookAir6,2 => thunderbolt => StarTech Thunderbolt 2 Docking station (TB2DOCK4KDHC) => dual monitors: Acer P235H @ 1080p via HDMI && HP ZR24w @ 1080p via MDP to DisplayPort (note the MDP cable is plugged into the thunderbolt port on the dock)
Okay, so the trouble is I can get each display to send, but not both. With both monitors plugged in, the Acer monitor is prioritized, and the HP monitor does not detect any signal. As I said, I have tried each monitor separately and they work. Obviously, the goal was to get both monitors to display!
Things I have tried:
- Checking displays in the system report. Both displays are shown. It seems the dock won't send the signal to the HP monitor, but it will ack the mac that it detects.
- Setting both monitors to the same resolution. The HP monitor is 1920 x 1200p native, so I changed it to 1080p - no improvement.
Things I suspect:
- The mac I am using is Thunderbolt 1. Perhaps it does not have enough throughput to support both monitors. Frankly, I find that dubious because Thunderbolt 1 supports, what, 10Gbit/sec? That should be plenty for two 1080p monitors.
- The built in display needs to be turned off so that the graphics processor can deal with it. I use an Intel graphics 5000 chip @ 1.5 GB graphics memory. Maybe the dock does have enough signal from the graphics chip to send it out?
- Simple compatibility issues. The docking station is for Thunderbolt 2 compliant devices, specifically MacBook Pro w Retina. I really doubt this is the issue, as all my periphery devices are working on the dock - one monitor, mouse, keyboard.
Devices:
- Thunderbolt Docking Station
www.startech.com
- Macbook Air
everymac.com
- Acer Monitor
www.newegg.com
- HP Monitor
support.hp.com
Thanks guys!
Let's see if we can solve this puzzle:
MacBookAir6,2 => thunderbolt => StarTech Thunderbolt 2 Docking station (TB2DOCK4KDHC) => dual monitors: Acer P235H @ 1080p via HDMI && HP ZR24w @ 1080p via MDP to DisplayPort (note the MDP cable is plugged into the thunderbolt port on the dock)
Okay, so the trouble is I can get each display to send, but not both. With both monitors plugged in, the Acer monitor is prioritized, and the HP monitor does not detect any signal. As I said, I have tried each monitor separately and they work. Obviously, the goal was to get both monitors to display!
Things I have tried:
- Checking displays in the system report. Both displays are shown. It seems the dock won't send the signal to the HP monitor, but it will ack the mac that it detects.
- Setting both monitors to the same resolution. The HP monitor is 1920 x 1200p native, so I changed it to 1080p - no improvement.
Things I suspect:
- The mac I am using is Thunderbolt 1. Perhaps it does not have enough throughput to support both monitors. Frankly, I find that dubious because Thunderbolt 1 supports, what, 10Gbit/sec? That should be plenty for two 1080p monitors.
- The built in display needs to be turned off so that the graphics processor can deal with it. I use an Intel graphics 5000 chip @ 1.5 GB graphics memory. Maybe the dock does have enough signal from the graphics chip to send it out?
- Simple compatibility issues. The docking station is for Thunderbolt 2 compliant devices, specifically MacBook Pro w Retina. I really doubt this is the issue, as all my periphery devices are working on the dock - one monitor, mouse, keyboard.
Devices:
- Thunderbolt Docking Station
Dock - Thunderbolt 2 - 4K - HDMI - Thunderbolt Docking Stations | Universal Laptop Docking Stations | StarTech.com
Thunderbolt 2 4K Docking Station for Laptops - Includes TB Cable - MacBook Thunderbolt 2 Dock with 4K Ultra HD - Laptop Docking Station w/ 5.1 Audio
- Macbook Air
MacBook Air "Core i7" 1.7 13" (Mid-2013) Specs (Mid-2013, BTO/CTO, MacBookAir6,2, A1466, 2632): EveryMac.com
Technical specifications for the MacBook Air "Core i7" 1.7 13" (Mid-2013). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.
- Acer Monitor
Acer P235Hbmid Black 23" LCD Monitor w/ Built-in Speakers - Newegg.com
Buy Acer P235Hbmid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000:1(ACM) Built-in Speakers with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
- HP Monitor
HP ZR24w 24-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor Manuals | HP® Customer Support
Manuals or user guides for your HP ZR24w 24-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor
Thanks guys!