Does my Mac support TDM?

Does my Mac support TDM?

iMac models that support target display mode were released from late 2009 to mid 2014; models with Retina displays are not supported. The iMac in target display mode must be running Mac OS X 10.6. 1 to 10.13. 6; macOS Mojave and later are not supported.

How do I use my mid 2009 iMac as a monitor?

You can use more than one iMac as a display, if each iMac is using a Thunderbolt cable to connect directly to a Thunderbolt port on the other Mac (not the other iMac). Press Command-F2 on the keyboard of the iMac. You should now see the desktop of the other Mac. To exit target display mode, press Command-F2 again.

What ports does a late 2009 iMac have?

Connections and expansion

• One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts.
• Four USB 2.0 ports.
• SD card slot.

How do I use my old iMac as a monitor?

If you have a suitable iMac model, appropriate cables, and the specified operating system, you can set up Target Display Mode. Here’s how: Turn on the iMac that will be used as the display and the Mac that will be the source. Connect the two Macs with either a Mini DisplayPort cable or a Thunderbolt cable.

Can I turn my iMac into a monitor?

To answer the question right away – yes, it is possible to use your iMac as a PC monitor. However, you do need a compatible iMac and PC, plus a special cable/adapter. If your Mac has a Retina Display, this is not possible.

Does iMac 2009 have Thunderbolt?

2009 iMacs do not have a Thunderbolt connection. The video connection on the back of the 2009 iMacs is a Mini Display Port connection. So you would need a Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter to use your iMac with your TV with HDMI.

Is Thunderbolt and DisplayPort the same?

Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.

What is the latest update for an iMac 2009?

All replies. Unfortunately, your iMac is running the latest software that it can run: 10.11. 6 El Capitan. And Apple have ended support for that old version of macOS.