
Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing.
From the choices present on the left-hand side of the Power Options window, please click on Choose what closing the lid does. From the right side of the Power Options settings page, select the blue link for Additional power settings. Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu. If this is happening but you would prefer the system to remain active with the lid closed utilizing the external display or displays, these settings can be changed by performing the following: For Windows 10: Most Windows notebook computers power management settings will default to putting the computer to sleep with the lid closed, regardless of any external displays, keyboard, or mouse connected to the computer. Most motherboards with dual USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports are limited to a single Alt Mode output, and typically only support 1 USB-C Alt Mode adapter per system. Most current phones and tablets with USB-C ports do not support Alt Mode video output.ĪSMedia USB 3.1 controllers do not support Alt Mode video at this time.Īudio is not supported over VGA connectors (Up to 2 external displays on MBP with Intel graphics, and 4 external displays on MBP with AMD graphics.) MONITOR TO COMPUTER CONNECTING WIRE FOR MAC PRO
Late 2016 MacBook Pro systems with Thunderbolt 3 can support multiple displays via Alt Mode adapters. Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality.Īdapter has been fully tested for functionality on the 2018 iPad Pro (mirroring only), 2018 MacBook Air, 2017 iMac/iMac Pro, 2017 & 2018 MacBook/MacBook Pro, MacBook Retina 12" 2016 / 2017, Google Pixelbook, Chromebook Pixel 2015, Dell / 9370 & / 9570, Lenovo P50, and Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+.