Compatibility

Compatibility with Thunderbolt of Mac mini and MacBook Air

We have tested the compatibility between Thunderbolt of Mac mini (Mid 2011 and Mid 2010) and MacBook Air and EIZO monitors.

 

Applicable Monitors:
ColorEdge CG275W, CG245W, CG243W, CG223W
FlexScan SX2762W, SX2462W, S2243W, EV2333W

 

Note:
This information is provided based on our in-house testings and we do not guarantee the compatibility in respective user environments.

 

1. What is Thunderbolt?

From the latest MacBook Pro model called Early 2011, MacBook Pro carries Thunderbolt port instead of Mini DisplayPort. The port is said to be compatible with Mini DisplayPort in its shape and signal protocol.

Thunderbolt port

Thunderbolt port

2. Validation Results

  • With the Apple Thunderbolt cable (Mini DisplayPort － Mini DisplayPort), the screen is not displayed. Use the EIZO PM200 cable （Mini DisplayPort－DisplayPort).
  • Displaying 2560 x 1440 resolution via an HDMI-DVI adapter is not available.
  • With the CG241W, S2243W, and EV2333W displaying the recommended resolution in an analog connection is not available.
  • In some combinations, blue screen may be displayed for a moment when switching the input signals, turning off and on the secondary power switch, and when the screen is returning from the sleep state.
  • In some combinations, sandstorm image may be displayed about one or two seconds when turning off and on the secondary power switch.
  • In the combination of the S2243W and PM200 cable, the screen may not be displayed, when switching the input signals, turning off and on the secondary power switch, and when the screen is returning from the sleep state.
  • In some combinations, the CG223W may not go into the power save state.
  • In the combination of the CG275W and PM200 cable, the wallpaper may be switched, when turning off and on the secondary power switch.

 

PCs Monitors S/N
(F/W versions)		 Digital Analog
Mini DisplayPort - DVI
(Apple conversion adapter)		 Mini DisplayPort - DisplayPort
（PM200 cable）		 Mini DisplayPort -Mini DisplayPort
(Apple Thunderbolt cable)		 HDMI - DVI
(Apple conversion adapter)		 Mini DisplayPort - VGA
(Apple conversion adapter)
Mac mini
(Mid 2011)
MacOS X 10.7.2		 CG275W 10012011
(10000-10000-00312)		 Yes Yes1 No2 No3 –
CG245W 10017010
(10005-00000-00116)		 Yes Yes – Yes Yes
CG243W 10002059 Yes Yes – Yes Yes
CG241W 10028057 Yes4   – Yes4 No5
CG223W 10017109 Yes1,6,7 Yes – Yes1,6,7,8 Yes
SX2762W 10012011
(00100-00100-00311)		 Yes Yes1 No2 No3 –
SX2462W 10007059 Yes1,6,7,9 Yes – Yes1,6,7,9 Yes
S2243W 10007069 Yes Yes9,10,11 – Yes No3
EV2333W 10020049 Yes4 Yes1 – Yes Yes12
MacBook Air
(Mid 2011)
Mac OS X 10.7.2		 CG275W 10012011
(10000-10000-00312)		 Yes Yes No2 – –
CG245W 10017010
(10005-00000-00116)		 Yes Yes – Yes6
CG243W 10002059 Yes Yes9 – Yes
CG241W 10028057 Yes4 – – No5
CG223W 10017109 Yes1,9,13 Yes – Yes
SX2762W 10012011
(00100-00100-00311)		 Yes Yes1 No2 –
SX2462W 10007059 Yes6,8,9 Yes9 – Yes
S2243W 10007069 Yes Yes1,9,10 – No3
EV2333W 10020049 Yes12 Yes1,9 – No3
Mac mini
（Mid 2010)
Mac OS X 10.7.2		 CG275W 10012011
(10000-10000-00312)		 Yes Yes1,14 No2 No3 –
CG245W 10017010
(10005-00000-00116)		 Yes Yes – Yes Yes
CG243W 10002059 Yes Yes – Yes Yes
CG241W 10028057 Yes4 – – Yes10 No3
CG223W 10017109 Yes1,6,9 Yes – Yes1,6,9 Yes
SX2762W 10012011
(00100-00100-00311)		 Yes Yes1,9 No2 No3 –
SX2462W 10007059 Yes1,6,9 Yes – Yes1,9 Yes
S2243W 10007069 Yes Yes6,9 – Yes No3
EV2333W 10020049 Yes Yes9 – Yes Yes12
  1. 1Blue screen may be displayed for a moment when switching the input signals.
  2. 2Error 9010 (overcurrent) is displayed and the screen is not displayed.
  3. 3Monitor's recommended resolution is not displayed.
  4. 4Black screen containing a white line is displayed for a moment when switching the input signals, turning off and on the secondary power switch, and when the screen is returning from the sleep state.
  5. 5The screen is not displayed.
  6. 6Blue screen may be displayed for a moment when returning from the sleep state.
  7. 7Sandstorm image may be displayed about one second when turning off and on the secondary power switch.
  8. 8Sandstorm image may be displayed about one second when switching the input signals.
  9. 9Blue screen may be displayed for a moment when turning off and on the secondary power switch.
  10. 10The screen may not be displayed when returning from the sleep state.
  11. 11The screen may not be displayed when switching the signals.
  12. 12Black screen containing a white line is displayed for a moment when turning off and on the secondary power switch.
  13. 13The monitor does not go into the power save state.
  14. 14Turning off and on the secondary power switch may change the wallpaper.

 

3. Validated Devices

< Macintosh >

Manufacturers Models System Configuration
Apple Mac mini
(Mid 2011)		 OS：Mac OS X 10.7.2
CPU：Intel Core i5 (2.3GHz)
Memory：4GB
GPU：Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Input Connectors：Thunderbolt, HDMI
Apple Mac mini
(Mid 2010)		 OS：Mac OS X 10.7.2
CPU：Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4GHz)
Memory：2GB
GPU：NVIDIA GeForce 320M
Video Input Connectors：Thunderbolt, HDMI
Apple MacBook Air
（Mid 2011）		 OS：Mac OS X 10.7.2
CPU：Intel Core i5 (1.7GHz)
Memory：4GB
GPU：Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Input Connectors：Thunderbolt

 

< Cables and Adapters >

Manufacturers Models
Apple Mini DisplayPort - DualLink DVI adapter
Mini DisplayPort - DVI adapter
Mini DisplayPort - VGA adapter
Thunderbolt cable (Mini DisplayPort - Mini DisplayPort)
HDMI - DVI adapter
EIZO PM200 (Mini DisplayPort - DisplayPort)

 

< Monitors >

Manufacturers Models Firmware Versions Input Connectors

EIZO

 CG275W 10000-10000-00312 DVI-D x 1, DisplayPort x 1,
Mini DisplayPort x1
CG245W 10005-00000-00116 DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1
CG243W – DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1
CG241W – DVI-I x 2
CG223W – DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1
SX2762W 00100-00100-00311 DVI-D x 1, DisplayPort x 1,
Mini DisplayPort x1
SX2462W – DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1
S2243W – DVI-D x 1, D-Sub x 1,
DisplayPort x1
EV2333W – DVI-D x 1, D-Sub x 1,
DisplayPort x1

 

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