The external monitor does display its logo on initial connection, so I know it's ALIVE. Note that the MBP does "see" the external monitor in display system preferences, and allows me to arrange the displays, etc. Of course I have restarted the computer a couple of times in the interim.
#AOC MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVER#
I have already verified that I have the correct driver, and have gone through the install/uninstall process more than once to make sure it wasn't a corrupted driver file or something. I have made speakers mode on from the menu but they still dont work. The problem is that when I unplug my headphones there is no sound comming out from the speakers. I have it on order, as well as this male-male USB cable: Īm I on the right track? I'm waiting for delivery of these gizmos, but in the meantime, I'm wondering if there is some other troubleshooting I could do. So I bought myself a AOC i2473Pwm monitor with speakers built in it. They advised me to buy a powered USB charger (suggested this one: When I called AOC tech support we went through some troubleshooting steps and they finally told me it is probably a lack of power issue. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the. If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login. Is the cable connected correctly (Connected using the D-sub cable) Check the DB-15 cable connection. 4 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s HDMI port. Check the power cord connection and power supply. The new external monitor has a 3.0 USB which is supposed to be backwards compatible with the 2.0 USB ports on the MacBook Pro. 3 Connect the audio cable to audio in port on the back of the monitor. So I ordered the new version (improved, more sturdy connector) but it will not work with my MacBook Pro running OS X 10.8.5. Two cables are needed to connect this to your screen. (The obvious) Your HDMI/ VGA/ MiniDisplay cable isn't plugged in. Here are a few reasons why this is showing up on your screen. It doesn't mean you received a faulty screen. I had the older version of this AOC USB powered monitor (e1649) but it quit working due to a faulty connector. Have you ever plugged in your portable monitor to your laptop or other device and received the 'No Signal' image Don't worry.