macpro and 2 x 30" - minidisplayport problem

[sejanus]

hi guys

new macpro just arrived. I have 2 x apple 30" monitors from my old macpro it is replacing

I have the silly mini displayport to dvi adapter.

The only monitor that lights up is the one connected to the dvi port on the 4870 card, the one connected via displayport just sits there black with the status light on it doing the "sleeping" thing.

Both monitors work perfectly on the dual dvi card in my old macpro which is still here.

Any ideas?

cheers

 

[iBookG4user]

Which adapter did you get? You need to have the mini displayport to dual-link DVI adapter ($99).

 

[sejanus]

umm, this was fixed by plugging the usb in to the adapter. Thats a bit bizarre.

Anyway all ok.

 

[Lordedmond]

Adapter needed power to work

 

[DeepCobalt]

How is the monitor with the adapter cable? Does it work fine? Or does it have a flicker from time to time?

 

[sejanus]

How is the monitor with the adapter cable? Does it work fine? Or does it have a flicker from time to time?

it seems ok so far but if it gives any issues I'll reply back here

 

[sejanus]

How is the monitor with the adapter cable? Does it work fine? Or does it have a flicker from time to time?

yeah i am getting a flicker from time to time now. bloody annoying