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06-11-2014, 09:44 PM | #1 |
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MacBook Pro Clamshell (closed lid) with USB 3.0 displays
Hey all,
I've been playing around with the mini DisplayPorts for 2 external monitors vs. a USB 3.0 dock using DisplayLink for 2 external displays and a mouse, keyboard, and Ethernet. When using the Mini DisplayPorts and closing the lid, it recognizes the MacBook Pro display is not in use, and will adjust to use only the 2 external displays. To the contrary, when the lid is closed while connected to the USB 3.0 dock, it doesn't "disable" the display and now recognizes 3 displays connected. If I open a program, sometimes the window will open on the MBP display and I have to relocate it to the external displays. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? The reasoning behind wanting to dock the MacBook Pro with the lid closed is due to desk space limitations - everything still functions correctly. |
06-13-2014, 06:12 AM | #2 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Clamshell mode on Mac requires to use the built-in video port.
Cheers, Carlo |
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