Mid 2012 13" MBP 2560x1440

[rfomlover]

Trying to use my 1440p monitor that I use with my gaming PC. I am using the same DVI-HDMI adapter and cable that my PC uses and there are no issues. My MacBook however, won't go above 1080p. The only variable is a $5 eBay TB-DVI adapter I have been using on and off for the past 4 years or so which has always worked at 1080p. This is my first time trying to run this computer at 1440p. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[pigoo3]

Have you tried:

- Apple Menu
- System Preferences
- Display
- Display tab selected
- Select "Scaled"
- Then look for the resolution you desire for this monitor & select it.

Make sure you have "Extended Desktop" selected rather than "mirrored"...so you get separate resolution choices for the MacBook Pro and external monitor.

HTH,

- Nick

 

[rfomlover]

Yes can't get it to show up.

 

[chscag]

Yes can't get it to show up.

Your model MacBook Pro supports resolutions up to 2560 x 1600. You should with the correct adapters be able to run that external monitor at its native resolution. I suspect it's either the adapter or cabling that's preventing you from using that monitor with your MacBook Pro. What works for your PC may not for your Mac.

 

[ferrarr]

With the cable connected, try an SMC reset, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295. I had to do this a couple of times when I first connect my 2011 MBP to my TV using a non Apple Thunderbolt to HDMI cable.

 

[rfomlover]

With the cable connected, try an SMC reset, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295. I had to do this a couple of times when I first connect my 2011 MBP to my TV using a non Apple Thunderbolt to HDMI cable.

Ill give this a shot tonight.