How to Connect a Mac Pro to a TV

Mac Pro computers produced by Apple are designed with higher-end components for professional workloads. All Mac Pro computers feature at least one video card with a dual-link DVI port that is capable of outputting a high-definition signal at 1080p. Most newer TV screens support a 1080p connection through HDMI, so you can connect a Mac Pro computer to a TV screen with a DVI-to-HDMI cable.

Things You'll Need

• DVI-to-HDMI cable

Instructions

1. Turn off the TV and the computer.

2. Connect the DVI end of the cable to the Mac Pro's DVI port.

3. Connect the HDMI end of the cable to the TV's HDMI input.

4. Power on the TV and select the HDMI input.

5. Power on the Mac Pro. The connected TV is detected and configured to 1080p automatically.

Tips & Warnings

• 1080p is the default setting, but other display modes are available in Mac OS X as long as the TV supports them.