Type | Digital and analog (via DAC) computer video connector | ||
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Production history | |||
Designer | Apple Inc. | ||
Designed | October 2008 | ||
Manufacturer | Apple Inc. | ||
Produced | 2008–present | ||
Superseded | Micro-DVI, Mini-DVI, DVI | ||
General specifications | |||
Width | 7.4 mm male (8.3 mm female)[1] | ||
Height | 4.5 mm male (5.4 mm female) | ||
Hot pluggable | Yes | ||
External | Yes | ||
Video signal | Same as DisplayPort | ||
Pins | 20 | ||
Pin out | |||
External Mini DisplayPort Connector | |||
Pin 1 | GND | Ground | |
Pin 2 | Hot Plug Detect | Hot Plug Detect | |
Pin 3 | ML_Lane 0 (p) | Lane 0 (positive) | |
Pin 4 | CONFIG1 | CONFIG1 | |
Pin 5 | ML_Lane 0 (n) | Lane 0 (negative) | |
Pin 6 | CONFIG2 | CONFIG2 | |
Pin 7 | GND | Ground | |
Pin 8 | GND | Ground | |
Pin 9 | ML_Lane 1 (p) | Lane 1 (positive) | |
Pin 10 | ML_Lane 3 (p) | Lane 3 (positive) | |
Pin 11 | ML_Lane 1 (n) | Lane 1 (negative) | |
Pin 12 | ML_Lane 3 (n) | Lane 3 (negative) | |
Pin 13 | GND | Ground | |
Pin 14 | GND | Ground | |
Pin 15 | ML_Lane 2 (p) | Lane 2 (positive) | |
Pin 16 | AUX_CH (p) | Auxiliary Channel (positive) | |
Pin 17 | ML_Lane 2 (n) | Lane 2 (negative) | |
Pin 18 | AUX_CH (n) | Auxiliary Channel (negative) | |
Pin 19 | GND | Ground | |
Pin 20 | DP_PWR | Power for connector | |
This is the pinout for the source-side connector; the sink-side connector pinout will have lanes 0–3 reversed in order, i.e. lane 3 will be on pin 3(n) and 5(p) while lane 0 will be on pin 10(n) and 12(p). |
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- The current Retina MacBook Pros and Mac mini have a dedicated HDMI port which you can connect a standard HDMI cable to, displaying your Mac on your HDTV. In addition to video, the HDMI port on a Mac will also transmit audio which makes using something like a Mac mini.
- An HDMI port, which Apple describes as being HDMI 1.4 compliant, replaces the Mini-DVI port as one of the main video connection methods. An update announced on July 20, 2011 added a Thunderbolt port, dual-core Intel Core i5 and quad-core i7 processors, support for up to 16 GB of memory, Bluetooth 4.0, and either Intel HD Graphics 3000.
The Mini DisplayPort (MiniDP or mDP) is a miniaturized version of the DisplayPortaudio-visual digital interface.
It was announced by Apple in October 2008. Apple first introduced it in late 2008 models, and by early 2013 all new Apple Macintosh computers had the port[2], as did the LED Cinema Display.[3][failed verification] However, in 2016 Apple began phasing out the port and replacing it with the new USB-C connector. The Mini DisplayPort is also fitted to some PC motherboards, and some PC notebooks from Asus, Microsoft, MSI, Lenovo, Toshiba, HP, Dell, and other manufacturers.
Unlike its Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI predecessors, the Mini DisplayPort can drive display devices with resolutions up to 2560×1600 (WQXGA) in its DisplayPort 1.1a implementation, and 4096×2160 (4K) in its DisplayPort 1.2 implementation. With an adapter, the Mini DisplayPort can drive display devices with VGA, DVI, or HDMI interfaces.[4][5][6]
Apple offers a free license for the Mini DisplayPort[7] but they reserve the right to cancel the license should the licensee 'commence an action for patent infringement against Apple'.[8]
Compatibility[edit]
Apple replaced the DVI port from the MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, and the Mac Pro with the Mini DisplayPort. Its use as the video connector for the 24-inch Cinema Display may complicate compatibility:
- Mini DisplayPort's HDCP extension disables playback of certain DRM-encrypted content on any display not designed for it. This includes some content from the iTunes Store[9] which has no such restrictions if played on a Mac without Mini DisplayPort.[10][11]
- Apple's Dual-Link DVI or VGA adapters are relatively large and expensive compared to past adapters, and customers have reported problems with them, such as being unable to connect to an external display. Monitors connected to a Mini DisplayPort via these adaptors may have resolution problems or not 'wake up' from sleep.[12][13][14]
- While the DisplayPort specification can support digital audio, the older 2009 line of MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis cannot provide an audio signal through the Mini DisplayPort, and only do so over USB, Firewire, or the audio line out port. (The April 2010 line of MacBook Pro, and July 2010 iMac and later do support this[15]). This can be a problem for users who want to connect their computers to HDTVs using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. To work around this issue, some third-party manufacturers have created dual or triple-headed adapters that get power for the adapter from a USB port, video from the Mini DisplayPort, and audio from either the USB port or the optical-out port. Either option terminates with a single female HDMI connector, thus allowing both video and audio to be channeled over the single HDMI cable.[16]
Adoption[edit]
- In early 2009, VESA announced that Mini DisplayPort would be included in the upcoming DisplayPort 1.2 specification.[17][18]
- In the fourth quarter of 2009, VESA announced that the Mini DisplayPort had been adopted. All devices using the Mini DisplayPort must comply with the 1.1a standard.[19]
- On 7 January 2010, Toshiba introduced Satellite Pro S500, Tecra M11, A11 and S11 notebooks featuring Mini DisplayPort.[20][21][22][23]
- AMD released a special variant of its Radeon HD 5870 graphics card called the Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition, which features 2GB GDDR5 memory, higher clock speeds than the original card, and six Mini DisplayPort outputs with a maximum resolution of 5760 × 2160 pixels (a 3×2 grid of 1080p displays).
- On 13 April 2010, Apple added support for audio out using Mini DisplayPort in their MacBook Pro product line. This allows users to easily connect their Macbook Pros to their HDTVs using a cable adapting Mini DisplayPort to HDMI with full audio and video functionality.[15]
- On 5 May 2010, HP announced Envy 14 and Envy 17 notebooks with Mini DisplayPort.[24]
- On 20 October 2010, Dell announced XPS 14, 15, and 17 notebooks with Mini DisplayPort.[25]
- On 24 February 2011, Apple and Intel announced Thunderbolt, a successor to Mini DisplayPort which adds support for PCI Express data connections while maintaining backwards compatibility with Mini DisplayPort-based peripherals.[26]
- On 17 May 2011, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad X1 notebook with Mini DisplayPort.
- In May 2011, Dell released the XPS 15z notebook with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 15 May 2012, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad notebooks X1 Carbon, Helix, X230, L430, L530, T430s, T430, T530, W530 with Mini DisplayPort.
- In 2012, Intel shipped the second generation Intel NUC of which the top model with an i5 had a Mini DisplayPort and the top i3 model had Thunderbolt through a Mini DisplayPort.
- On 9 February 2013, Microsoft released the Surface Tablet, Surface Pro, equipped with Windows 8 Pro and Mini DisplayPort.
- In June 2013, Intel shipped the third-generation Intel NUC with both Mini HDMI and Mini DisplayPort. (The i3 and i5 models, not the Celeron or Atom models)
- On 5 July 2013, Asus announced new N Series laptops N550 and N750 with both HDMI and Mini DisplayPort.
- On 25 July 2013, Dell announced the Precision M3800 mobile workstation with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 8 August 2013, Dell announced the Latitude E7240 and E7440 business notebooks with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 9 September 2013, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad X240s, L440, L540, T440, T440s, T440p, T540p and W540 with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 22 October 2013, Microsoft released the Surface Pro 2, equipped with Windows 8.1 Pro and Mini DisplayPort.
- On 20 June 2014, Microsoft released the Surface Pro 3 with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 5 May 2015, Microsoft released the Surface 3 with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 6 October 2015, Microsoft released the Surface Book, equipped with Windows 10 Pro and Mini DisplayPort.
- On 10 October 2015, Microsoft released the Surface Pro 4, equipped with Windows 10 Pro and Mini DisplayPort.
- On 2 June 2016, Gigabyte announced the Aero 14 with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 11 November 2016, ECS Liva released the Liva Z Mini PC with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 15 December 2016, Microsoft released the Surface Studio with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 15 June 2017, Microsoft released the Surface Laptop, equipped with Windows 10 Pro, and the fifth-generation Surface Pro, equipped with Windows 10 Pro, both with Mini DisplayPort.
- On 16 October 2018, Microsoft released the Surface Pro 6, equipped with Mini DisplayPort.[27]
See also[edit]
- Thunderbolt – The Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 interfaces used the Mini DisplayPort connector.
References[edit]
- ^Apple Mini DisplayPort Connector Dimensions, Apple Inc., 2008
- ^'About Apple video adapters and cables'. Apple Support. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^'New MacBook Family Redefines Notebook Design'. Apple.com. 2008-10-14. Archived from the original on 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter'. Apple Store. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter'. Apple Store. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter'. Apple Store. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort Connector Licensing & Trademark Agreements'. Apple Developer Connection. 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^'Apple Mini DisplayPort Connector Implementation License Checklist'(PDF). Apple. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^David Chartier (November 17, 2008). 'Apple brings HDCP to a new aluminum MacBook near you'. Ars Technica.
- ^'Apple Mini DisplayPort DRM sparks controversy'. November 26, 2008.
- ^'EFF: Apple DisplayPort DRM will lead to more piracy'. November 26, 2008.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter'. Apple. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter'. Apple. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^'Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter'. Apple. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ abChris Foresman (April 13, 2010). 'New MacBook Pros support audio over Mini DisplayPort'. Ars Technica. Retrieved April 13, 2010.
- ^Chris Foresman (July 22, 2009). 'Mini DisplayPort no longer a hassle with cables and adapters'. Ars Technica.
- ^'DisplayPort specification to add Apple's mini connector'. MacWorld. 2009-01-14. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^'Apple's mini connector set to be part of DisplayPort standard'. AppleInsider. 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^'Apple's mini connector set to be part of DisplayPort standard'. AppleInsider. 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^'Toshiba Introduces New Satellite, Tecra and Qosmio Laptops Equipped With 2010 Intel Core Processors'. 7 January 2010. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ^'Toshiba Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Netbooks and Accessories - Toshiba Laptops'. toshiba.com.
- ^'Toshiba Tecra A11 Laptop Computers'. Laptops.toshiba.com. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
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- ^'HP Envy 14 and 17 officially official, Envy 13 slowly waves goodbye'. Engadget. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^'Dell XPS Series Revamped'. infosync. 2010-10-22. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
- ^'Thunderbolt Technology: The Fastest Data Connection to Your PC Just Arrived' (Press release). Intel. Feb 24, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
- ^'Introducing the New Surface Pro 6 – Ultra-light and Versatile – Microsoft Surface'. Microsoft Store. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
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Are you wondering what goes on inside Apple’s Mac mini? Perhaps you’ve bought one and want to see what you can do with it?
If so, read on to discover everything you need to know about the Mac mini, from what it is, to how to set it up and tons of different things you can use it for, outside of a regular PC.
What is a Mac mini and what does it do?
The Mac mini is a small desktop computer made by Apple. What makes the Mac mini different from a regular computer is that it’s shipped without an accompanying screen, keyboard or mouse. As Apple likes to say, it’s “BYODKM” (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse).
The reason behind the Mac mini being shipped solo, is because most of its use cases feature around using it to power up another device, as we’ll discuss in more detail below.
It also makes for more of a flexible purchase. For example, if you already have a screen, or a keyboard and mouse, you can pair these with the Mac mini rather than forking out for new ones. And if you don’t, you can easily purchase them alongside the Mac mini anyway.
The Mac mini has been around since 2005 (launched at the same time as the iPod shuffle) but its design and functionality have changed since then.
The latest 3.6 GHz Mac mini released in 2018 comes in two types of processing speed, the 3.6 GHz Mac mini Core i3 costing about $799 and the 3.0 GHz Mac mini Core i5 costing about $1099.
Specification of the Mac mini
Uses for the Mac mini
- Share presentations to screen
- Listen to music through an app like Spotify
- Share photos to a TV screen
- Access emails
- Play games
Benefits of the Mac mini
Some of the key benefits of the Mac mini include:
- The cheapest Mac Apple sells
- Built in apps such as FaceTime, iBooks, Maps, iTunes and Mail
- Multiple ports, making it more akin to a PC than a media device
- Apple quotes that with fourth-generation Intel Core processors, the device is able to “keep up with computers twice its size”
- Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth
- Easy setup for a keyboard, mouse or screen
- The perfect size to use as the centre of a “digital home”
How to set up a Mac mini
Here’s how to get your Mac mini running, from getting it out of the box to using it for a purchase such as connecting to your home TV.
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- What screen will you be connecting to? You’ll need a desktop or a TV screen to get your Mac mini up and running
- How will you connect to the screen? Depending on what screen you’re connecting to you may need a converter lead
- Do you have a Wi-Fi connection? You’ll need this to set up some of the Mac mini features
- How will you control the Mac mini? You’ll likely need either a keyboard and mouse combo or an Apple remote
Once you’ve made your decision and purchased any additional items you need, here’s how to get set up.
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- Add power
Plug the power adaptor into your Mac mini and plug the other end into your power outlet. Press the power button on the back of the Mac mini.
2. Attach to your TV or monitor
Connect your Mac mini to your TV or desktop. The Mac mini comes with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter for connecting to a monitor's DVI port, which will allow you to connect to an Apple monitor.
If you want to connect to a TV screen you may need to purchase a mini-displayport-to-VGA adapter which will allow you to connect your Mac mini to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi
Once turned on, the setup guide should take you through a few simple steps, including setting up a Wi-Fi connection.
4. Sign in with your Apple id
This will give you access to the App Store and and will link your iCloud account if you wish to connect to your Mail, Photos, Calendar and so on.
5. Begin using your Mac mini
From here, you can begin using your PC or TV screen as a computer, using the desktop to search for apps, open web pages and more.
What can you do with your Mac mini?
Want to ensure you’re getting the most from your Mac mini device? Here are some ideas on how you can use it:
- Access apps on a TV screen
The Mac mini is a great way to take everything you’d usually do on your phone or laptop and access it on your TV screen. This could be sharing photos with a room, opening mail or accessing your documents.
- Use any screen as your computer
The Mac mini is super light, which means you can take it anywhere, plug it into a desktop and you’ll have a powerful computer. This allows you to work from anywhere, or set up shop in any location where there’s a monitor and Wi-Fi available.
- Set up digital signage with the Mac mini
The Mac mini is a great way to turn any screen into a digital sign. This allows you to pre-schedule and setup content to show on your digital screen such as social media feeds, presentations, travel updates, news feeds and more. Read the full guide on setting up digital signage with the Mac mini here.
4. Create a home viewing centre
With the Mac mini and a screen, or desktop, you can create a home viewing centre that allows you to watch movies, surf the internet and listen to music. Via streaming apps such as Netflix, or even through movies you’ve bought on iTunes, you can easily set up movies to play on any screen. You can also use music apps available in the Apple App Store or use Safari to get online.
5. View and share photos
The Mac Mini includes a SDXC card slot so you can simply remove the memory card from your camera and insert it. This allows you to view photos on a monitor, or share them with the room from your TV screen.
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Can you use any monitor with a Mac mini?
The Mac mini doesn’t come with a monitor, but you can connect it to one using one of the ports on the back of the device. Using the right adapter, you can connect the Mac Mini to any computer screen with a VGA port. The Mac Mini ships with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter but it’s only really Apple monitors which use DVI, so for a regular monitor you may need a HDMI-to-VGA or mini displayport-to-VGA connector instead.
How do you turn on a Mac mini?
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Simply press the power button on the Mac mini box.
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Can you use any keyboard with a Mac mini?
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Most keyboards and mouses can be used with the Mac mini by connecting them using the USB port. For Bluetooth devices, connect the USB dongle to the Mac mini using the USB port.
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