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ozooha

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Registered: 2009-09-29

Posts: 184

USB-C to HDMI adapter provides no display: desktop - monitor

Hi,
I have a desktop with the following mobo and it has the USB-C output.
I got this USB-C to HDMI adapter which, based on the user reviews supports linux.
However when I use this adapter to connect to my monitor (SAMSUNG - TV), I get no display on the screen.
Do I need to install any driver or configure my mobo?
Any ideas would help.
Thanks,
OZooHA

Lone_Wolf

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Re: USB-C to HDMI adapter provides no display: desktop - monitor

Not every usb-c connector supports transferring video signals . The manual mentions a thunderbolt AIC connector, but that appears to be separate from the usb connections.

IMPRESSIVE COMPATIBILITY - Designed for USB-C devices with video output (compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4).

I can't find any trace of such USB-C devices on the mobo, you may have to use a hdmi cable (the mobo should have a HDMI and DP connector)

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progandy

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Registered: 2012-05-17

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Re: USB-C to HDMI adapter provides no display: desktop - monitor

The manual mentions a thunderbolt AIC connector, but that appears to be separate from the usb connections.

That needs a special expansion card, and look how they connect the display port to get the altmode ...
https://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/product. … AIC%20R2.0

The bulit-in usb-c ports do not support thunderbolt and do not seem to support pure usb-c dp alternate mode either, so you need to use the one or both of the DP/HDMI ports.

Last edited by progandy (2023-04-29 11:16:10)

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ozooha

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Registered: 2009-09-29

Posts: 184

Re: USB-C to HDMI adapter provides no display: desktop - monitor

Thank you for your insights. Much appreciated.

Last edited by ozooha (2023-04-29 15:55:45)