How do I connect my Dell external monitor to my MacBook pro?
Secure one end of the video cable to the port on the back of the Dell monitor, and then secure the other end of the cable to your MacBook. If you are using a video adapter to connect the two devices, connect the adapter to the DVI port of the MacBook, and then connect the video cable to the other end of the adapter.
Can a Dell monitor be connected to a MacBook Pro?
I bought a U2718Q to use with my MacBook, and it worked perfectly for the first two weeks without issue using the MiniDP/Thunderbolt port connection to the monitor DP (using the supplied cable from Dell) before I encountered this problem today. The troubleshooting steps here did work to correct it for me, however, I expect it will come back.
How to troubleshoot Dell monitor with Windows OS?
Dell Technical Support is only trained to troubleshoot the Dell monitor when connected to a supported Windows OS PC. Our advice is that you start a new thread on the Apple Forum discussing the issue. You may refer user guide and run the built in test as per page # 46 to check if there is any hardware issue with the monitor.
Can you connect a HDMI cable to a Dell monitor?
Yes, check the adapter (if you’re using one) and/or the cable. On the Dell, you should be able to switch and prioritize the inputs. See if the cable is HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant.Under system preferences, then displays, go to scaled. choose either 30 or 60 hz, whatever resolution you can.
Is there Thunderbolt to DP cable for Dell monitor?
The Apple proprietary hardware, operating system (including Windows Bootcamp), and drivers were never tested/validated by Dell with this monitor model. You should ask the Apple users on the Apple Forum for troubleshooting help. Ask them if there is an Apple branded Thunderbolt to DP cable that they can recommend. 03-29-2018 06:34 AM