Anyone using the (dual-link DVI) Apple 30” Cinema HD Display with an M1 USB4 Mac?

[EugW]

I have an old Apple 30” Cinema HD Display that I’m currently using with a cheese grater Mac Pro. I was thinking of replacing that with a Mac mini M1. Using a USB-C to mini-DisplayPort dongle, along with the Apple mini-DisplayPort to dual-DVI adapter, the monitor works fine with my 2017 12” Core m3 MacBook, but the single USB-C port of the MacBook complicates things.

Can anyone confirm this setup works with any of the M1 Macs?

 

[Raven34]

Yes, the best way is to get an OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock with mini display port. Once hooked up option click the resolution to get 2560 x 1600 and it works perfect. The key is to the power needed so if you use a combination of adapters they need to be powered. Apple forum has some info on it. I have two 30" Apple Cinema Displays hooked up to my 2013 MacPro, want to switch over both to my MacBook Pro M1.

 

[winna]

Well I have a ACD 30" and it will ONLY work with Big Sur 11.1 using 2560x1600. Updated to 11.2 and screen went black after 5 seconds. 11.2.1 or 11.3 beta did not fix the problem. Reverted back to 11.1 and all is fine...any explanation for this!?

 

[EugW]

Well I have a ACD 30" and it will ONLY work with Big Sur 11.1 using 2560x1600. Updated to 11.2 and screen went black after 5 seconds. 11.2.1 or 11.3 beta did not fix the problem. Reverted back to 11.1 and all is fine...any explanation for this!?

This is disappointing. What adapter(s) are you using?

Yes, the best way is to get an OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock with mini display port. Once hooked up option click the resolution to get 2560 x 1600 and it works perfect. The key is to the power needed so if you use a combination of adapters they need to be powered. Apple forum has some info on it. I have two 30" Apple Cinema Displays hooked up to my 2013 MacPro, want to switch over both to my MacBook Pro M1.

Have you tried doing this yet?