MBA, Thunderbolt monitor and filevault

[helveta]

I've been using a MBA and thunderbolt monitor for my desktop system for four months and have been extremely happy with everything. Last week I turned on file vault and ever since I have to completely log into my account before closing the MBA and having the monitor turn on. Before as soon as the MBA screen came on I could close it and the thunderbolt monitor would turn on.

This is kind of awkward because I'm using a book arc stand tucked into the back of my credenza with the cords extended to the limit. Has anyone else run into this or have a solution?

Also, does anyone think apple will ever make an extension for the power/thunderbolt cord on the back of the monitor?

 

[helveta]

I just realized that I have to manually switch to the monitor speakers every time I plug in too.

 

[TheRealDamager]

I don't think it's specifically related to FileVault, as several of us use it with a TB monitor and aren't having these issues. Have you tried calling Apple Support?

 

[bogatyr]

I use FileVault with mine but I don't connect my TBD before closing the lid. The lid is closed, I hook up the TBD and I wake my laptop using my mouse (magic mouse, bluetooth) or keyboard (Logitech K750-mac, USB).

It takes 5-20 seconds for the laptop to wake up and the screen to display the login prompt. Type in my password on the USB keyboard and I'm in.

 

[TheRealDamager]

I use FileVault with mine but I don't connect my TBD before closing the lid. The lid is closed, I hook up the TBD and I wake my laptop using my mouse (magic mouse, bluetooth) or keyboard (Logitech K750-mac, USB).

It takes 5-20 seconds for the laptop to wake up and the screen to display the login prompt. Type in my password on the USB keyboard and I'm in.

Yes - this is how I do it as well. I walk into my office, pull my close Air out of my bag, put it in the stand, and hook up the 2 connectors.

 

[No-Me]

Also, does anyone think apple will ever make an extension for the power/thunderbolt cord on the back of the monitor?

I plugged the 2m thunderbolt cable in the screens output and in my MBA's output, works like a charm, the only thing you need is a separate charger and that you also have 2 "useless" cables lying around.

 

[jmoore5196]

I plugged the 2m thunderbolt cable in the screens output and in my MBA's output, works like a charm, the only thing you need is a separate charger and that you also have 2 "useless" cables lying around.

Your post was worth the price of admission for me ... no more worrying about the cable "split" when my MBA is in the BookArc. Thanks!

 

[helveta]

I plugged the 2m thunderbolt cable in the screens output and in my MBA's output, works like a charm, the only thing you need is a separate charger and that you also have 2 "useless" cables lying around.

Great idea, as soon as I have the extra money for a new cable I'll give it a try.

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I use FileVault with mine but I don't connect my TBD before closing the lid. The lid is closed, I hook up the TBD and I wake my laptop using my mouse (magic mouse, bluetooth) or keyboard (Logitech K750-mac, USB).

It takes 5-20 seconds for the laptop to wake up and the screen to display the login prompt. Type in my password on the USB keyboard and I'm in.

I did this and the screen woke up, I checked the speaker and it was using the display speaker, I opened a window and started typing... and nothing. Tried another window, still nothing. It seems the usb keyboard was not being recognized. Did a restart and the keyboard worked.

????

 

[No-Me]

I was really surprised that it worked since the specs of the 27 TB display say it's an output only.

 

[bogatyr]

I did this and the screen woke up, I checked the speaker and it was using the display speaker, I opened a window and started typing... and nothing. Tried another window, still nothing. It seems the usb keyboard was not being recognized. Did a restart and the keyboard worked.

????

Sometimes I have to restart for the Ethernet port to work, but never the keyboard.