Note that these displays default to 30 Hz (instead of 60 Hz) and need to be manually configured to 60 Hz using the display’s built-in controls.įor the Sharp PN-K321, you can modify this under Settings > DisplayPort STREAM.įor the ASUS PQ321Q, you can modify this under OSD menu > Setup > DisplayPort Stream.Įuropean versions of these displays do not have an HDMI port. European versions of these displays do not include an HDMI port. These displays require using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable or a High-Speed HDMI cable to connect to your Mac Pro. You can use the Sharp PN-K321 and the ASUS PQ321Q with the Mac Pro (Late 2013). This means that if you use the HDMI port, be sure to then only use one of the bottom two Thunderbolt ports (Bus 0). Do not attach more than two displays to any Bus. Note: Attach displays to different Thunderbolt busses when possible (see figure below). Two HDMI (HD or 4K) devices: one connected via HDMI and one connected via Mini DisplayPort with an HDMI adapter (see note below).One 4K Ultra HD TV or 4K display using HDMI and four Apple Thunderbolt Displays (27-inch), Apple LED Cinema Displays (27-inch), or third-party Mini DisplayPort displays.Three 4K displays: two connected via Mini DisplayPort and one connected via HDMI.Six Apple Thunderbolt Displays (27-inch), Apple LED Cinema Displays (27-inch), or third-party Mini DisplayPort displays.Note: Windows has different specifications for connecting multiple displays. Check the list below to be sure you’re setting up your display in a supported configuration via the HDMI and Thunderbolt ports. You can connect up to six displays to your Mac Pro 2013. What display configurations can I use with my Mac Pro 2013? Learn about using multiple displays (such as monitors, TVs, and projectors) with your Mac Pro 2013 via Thunderbolt, Mini DisplayPort, and HDMI connections. In our previous post Tech Series Part 3, we talked about Using USB 3 devices, today in Part 4 of a 6 part series we will talk about Connecting a displays and using multiple displays.

There’s a lot of excitement about the new Mac Pro 2013 and there should be: it’s the first redesign of the workhorse Mac in seven years.

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