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Can you connect a Mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt is fully compatible with Mini DisplayPort peripherals, and the new port is backward compatible, therefore it can still be used to connect to DisplayPort devices, BUT, only the new port can be used to connect to Thunderbolt devices.
Does Dell work with Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt™ 3 uses USB Type-C connector and cables – It is compact and reversible. Thunderbolt™ 3 supports speed up to 40 Gbps. DisplayPort™ 1.2 – compatible with existing DisplayPort monitors, devices and cables….
| Thunderbolt™ | Thunderbolt™ 2 | Thunderbolt™ 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10Gbps | Up to 20Gbps | Up to 40Gbps |
Do Dell laptops have Mini DisplayPort?
The Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter from Dell™ lets you view video content from any desktop or laptop with Mini DisplayPort video output on a variety of DisplayPort compliant displays.
Do you need DisplayPort adapter for Thunderbolt 3?
If you need two 4K @ 60 Hz displays simultaneously, you would need a Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort adapter and then a pair of active DisplayPort to HDMI adapters that support 4K @ 60 Hz. The “active” part means that the adapter itself can convert a DisplayPort signal to HDMI internally.
What kind of Thunderbolt port does Dell XPS 13 use?
The new XPS 13 (9350) has adopted a Thunderbolt 3 port instead of Mini DisplayPort for connecting external monitors. The XPS 13 web page states: Thunderbolt™ 3 multi-use port allows you to charge your laptop, connect to multiple devices (including support for up to two 4K displays) and enjoy data transfers up to 40Gbps, 8 times that of a USB 3.0.
Can a 4K monitor be connected to a Thunderbolt 3?
Thunderbolt™ 3 multi-use port allows you to charge your laptop, connect to multiple devices (including support for up to two 4K displays) and enjoy data transfers up to 40Gbps, 8 times that of a USB 3.0. I now want to make use of the “Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output” in order to connect a 4K monitor, but it seems to be impossible.
Why is my Dell monitor not connecting to my computer?
But as you can see, it describes an issue whereby that system won’t output video over USB-C even to Dell’s own USB-C displays. That includes USB-C displays created long after that article was published, so it appears to be something on the system side.