What software do I need to get get my AOC U2868PQU i- 28’’ monitor to operate on my MacBook Air (11” Mac 2012 which operates on Mac O S Catalina V10.16.5
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Original Title: How do I get my AOC U2868PQU i- 28’’ monitor to operate on my MacBook Air (11” Mac 2012 which operates on Mac O S Catalina V10.16.5
MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15
PC Magazine - AOC U2868PQU Review
DisplaySpecifications – 28" AOC U2868PQU - Specifications
That appears to be a 28" monitor with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and a refresh rate of 50 – 76 Hz. It has DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA inputs. I'd assume that the latter two don't support anywhere close to the full resolution of the monitor.
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
That Mac has a Thunderbolt 1 port with a Mini DisplayPort connector that can double as a Mini DisplayPort. The easiest way to connect it to the monitor would be with a Mini DIsplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
However, your Mac doesn't support 4K monitors. It "simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors. If you can get a picture at all, it will be based on the Mac's and the monitor's willingness to use a lower resolution, like 2560x1440 (low resolution) or 1920x1080 (which might have fewer artifacts but which would result in rather large text).
PC Magazine - AOC U2868PQU Review
DisplaySpecifications – 28" AOC U2868PQU - Specifications
That appears to be a 28" monitor with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and a refresh rate of 50 – 76 Hz. It has DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA inputs. I'd assume that the latter two don't support anywhere close to the full resolution of the monitor.
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
That Mac has a Thunderbolt 1 port with a Mini DisplayPort connector that can double as a Mini DisplayPort. The easiest way to connect it to the monitor would be with a Mini DIsplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
However, your Mac doesn't support 4K monitors. It "simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors. If you can get a picture at all, it will be based on the Mac's and the monitor's willingness to use a lower resolution, like 2560x1440 (low resolution) or 1920x1080 (which might have fewer artifacts but which would result in rather large text).
"How to connect AOC U2868PQU i- 28': monitor to MacBook Air running macOS Catalina 10.16.5?
What software do I need to get get my AOC U2868PQU i- 28’’ monitor to operate on my MacBook Air (11” Mac 2012 which operates on Mac O S Catalina V10.16.5"
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Troubleshooting AOC U2868PQU i- 28 to a 2012 Mac:
A. Use 4K Connection:
Being an Older Mac, you might need to downplay the resolution. Note doing so may cause issues from a black screen to choppiness to smaller fonts. Older Macs have Display Ports.
B. Verify the Connection:
Also, see if the monitor is even seen:
How to connect AOC U2868PQU i- 28'' monitor to MacBook Air running macOS Catalina 10.16.5?
