Problem connecting MBP and 30" ACD

[adamvk]

So I have a mid 2010 15" Macbook Pro with DisplayPort, and I am trying to connect it with a 30" Apple Cinema Display. I bought a MiniDisplayPort to DVI adapter, and it still doesn't work. When I plug in the USB to my Macbook Pro, the monitor light starts flashing, and I'm fairly certain the monitor works, and the cord is brand new. Am I doing something wrong?

This is the cord I bought:

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mini-Di...F5YLQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316106120&sr=8-

 

[Eddyisgreat]

You bought the wrong cord. You WILL NEED the Mini Displayport to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to drive the 30-inch. Any other solution WILL NOT work.

 

[flat4]

You bought the wrong cord. You WILL NEED the Mini Displayport to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to drive the 30-inch. Any other solution WILL NOT work.

I second this, beeb thru it

 

[adamvk]

You bought the wrong cord. You WILL NEED the Mini Displayport to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to drive the 30-inch. Any other solution WILL NOT work.

Are you kidding me? I really have to buy a separate cord? Dumb Apple...well at least now I know the problem, thanks. So the cord I bought wont work at all?

 

[flat4]

Will work with other monitors, just not the ACD 30"

 

[Eddyisgreat]

So the cord I bought wont work at all?

Nope.

 

[adamvk]

Sad day. So I have to dish out a lot of money to make it work...Hmm

It's not actually my monitor, I just get to use it for the year...Maybe I'd just be better off buying a monitor. Is the image quality anything to brag about? I have a Dell U2410, so maybe I'll just use that for my Mac and buy a cheaper monitor to use with my gaming computer.