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Does MacBook pro support DisplayPort daisy chain?
Apple macOS does not support DisplayPort daisy-chaining, also known as multi-stream, or MST, on any of their computers, from MacBooks to MacBook Pros to iMac Pros to Mac Pros, even if they sport Thunderbolt 3. There is no way to “make it work” on Apple hardware except to run Windows via Boot Camp.
Can I daisy chain using DisplayPort?
DisplayPort Multi-Stream Transport allows you to daisy chain monitors with DisplayPort 1.2 ports. Daisy chaining describes the ability to connect a series of monitors to a single video output port on your computer or docking station.
How do I connect a monitor to my MacBook Pro 2017?
Connect an HDMI display or HDTV: Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect the HDMI display or HDTV to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your MacBook Pro. Connect a USB-C display: Connect the display to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your MacBook Pro.
Can a MacBook Pro connect to a DisplayPort?
To connect to a DisplayPort display, you need a USB-C to DisplayPort cable or adapter. Amazon sells the Cable Matters USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter cableEdit non-product linkRemove non-product link for $18, and it supports 4K video at 60Hz.
Can You daisy chain two MacBook Pros together?
Daisy chain the two monitors (DisplayPort-out on the first monitor to DisplayPort-in on the second monitor). Or would I need to connect MacBook Pro to each monitor directly? I think Apple’s support page can give you the right information on setup and requirements?
Is it possible to daisy chain two DisplayPort monitors?
I found this post from last year claiming daisy chaining over DisplayPort doesn’t work on Macs at all; and that Macs support daisy chaining only Thunderbolt monitors. Further, it seems even if it was possible, daisy chaining two 4K monitors using DisplayPort 1.2, the refresh rate would drop to only 30Hz. Oh well. That much about that…
Is there a DisplayPort port on a MacBook Pro?
I have late 2016 MacBook Pro, that has only USB Type-C ports. Does anybody have a working setup where they drive two daisy chained (via DisplayPort) 4K monitors out of a single USB Type-C port on the MacBook Pro? In particular, if I were to get two 24″ 4K monitors such as Dell P2415Q (or similar), will this setup work:
Can You daisy chain two Acer k272hul monitors?
I have (2) 27″ Acer K272HUL ( monitors which I daisy chained (via Display Port) and then used a Display port to USB Type-C cable to connect to my MacBook Pro. This does work but unfortunately, the second monitor mirrors the first display and there is no way to resolve this issue.