On bootup the Mac detects the connected display. I suspect when it finds
none it doesn't load the video driver or somesuch behavior. I have a
couple machines hooked up to a switchbox and if I reboot the Mac without
having it's position connected to the monitor it will think there is no
display there and the only way I've figured out to undo that is to
reboot it with the display connected. Once it's convinced I no longer
need the display connected.
CB
Dan Keys wrote:
Hello,
It appears that differing opinions exist, but this is why and what I did.
Because I don't have a monitor on my Mac mini, I ;had this problem.
When I attempted to listen to a movie through DVD player, I was told
that no video devise was available. So I connected a DVI to Composite
adapter. The adapter does not have anything connected to it. However,
the output side of the adapter has an RCA connecter for the composite
connection to a composite monitor and a 5 pin connecter for an SVGA
cable. Others have not had this problem. This is just my solution to
the problem. I'd suggest you try it first without the adapter. If you
need one, Apple has them for around $19.99. That's a whole heck of a
lot cheaper than a monitor. Unless you already have one sitting around
just begging to be used.
Dan
On Sep 15, 2007, at 1:43 PM, Jed Barton wrote:
Hey guys,
Someone posted here a few weeks ago, what's the secret with a mac
minny and
a monitor.
Someone said you have to have one hooked up. Or was there another work
around.
I normally don't have one in line, so any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jed
