First Published: 2/4/2014       Last Modified: 2/4/2014      Last Modified by: LL    Article ID:137

Summary: Most recent Mac minis have built-in HDMI port that allows you to connect to an external HDMI monitor. If you have a CalDigit Thunderbolt station, you may have the chance to have a 2nd HDMI monitor via its HDMI port.

Products Affected:   Thunderbolt Station

The following setups are to test the 2nd HDMI capability of Apple Mac mini late 2012. Test 1: CalDigit Thunderbolt Station Mac mini late 2012 Mac OSX 10.8.5 HP monitor 1920x1080 @ 60Hz connected to Thunderbolt Station's HDMI port. Dell monitor 1440x900 @ 60Hz connected to Mac mini's HDMI port Results: Both monitors work through HDMI ports. Test 2: CalDigit Thunderbolt Station Mac mini late 2012 Mac OSX 10.8.5 HP monitor 1920x1080 @ 60Hz connected to Thunderbolt Station's HDMI port. Sony TV 1920x1080 @ 60Hz connected to Mac mini's HDMI port Results: Both monitor and TV work through HDMI ports. Notes 1: You may see different results from different hardware, monitors, converters, OS, above tests were just to show the HDMI capability of the Mac mini and Thunderbolt Station. Notes 2: Some old HDMI monitors may response slower, you may need to wait 45 - 60 seconds before it can work.

Additional Information: Some more setup information posted by HomeTracks on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEuyCjjvydA

Keywords : HDMI, Thunderbolt Station, Mac mini