What ports are on the back of a 2012 iMac?
Connections and Expansion
- SDXC card slot.
- Four USB 3 ports.
- Two Thunderbolt ports.
- Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
How do I connect a USB SuperDrive to my iMac?
To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
Does late 2012 iMac have USB 3?
By contrast, the “Late 2012” models have four USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 4.0, and a single “headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)” that also supports the Apple iPhone headset with microphone. Regardless of display size, the “Late 2012” models have two Thunderbolt ports, but they lack a Firewire “800” port.
What are the ports on MacBook 2012?
Connections and Expansion
- MagSafe power port.
- Gigabit Ethernet port.
- FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
- Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
- Audio line in.
- Audio line out.
- SDXC card slot.
What is a Thunderbolt USB 4 port?
Thunderbolt and USB-4 are a communication standard, or protocol, that provides a set of features for a computer to interact with devices through that USB-C connection. All three of these technologies use the USB-C connection type to connect to computers and devices.
Does USB SuperDrive play Blu Ray?
No. It can neither record nor play blu-ray disks. Apple does not sell a blu-ray compatible drive.
How do I get my Mac to recognize my external DVD drive?
Open the Finder. Click on Finder in the menu at the top of your screen. Choose Preferences > General and make sure that there is a tick beside External Drives.
Can Thunderbolt 3 connect to Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt 3 technology is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2, however adapters are required since Thunderbolt 3 uses a different interface than the previous generations. Additionally, some features unique to Thunderbolt 3 devices, such as charging capability, may not work when using adapters.
How do I use the Apple USB SuperDrive on my Mac?
The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don’t have a built-in optical drive. Connect and use your SuperDrive. To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up.
Will my old SuperDrive work with the new Mac mini?
Old superdrive only works when plugged dirtectly into one of the new MacMini’s USB-A ports. Will NOt work when plugged into a powered or unpowered hub plugged into a USB-C or USB-A port on the new MacMini. Camera, iPhone or Face Time plugs DO work in a USB-A hub plugged into the USB-C port of the new MacMini.
What type of processor does the 2012 iMac have?
The iMac “Core i5” 2.7 21.5-Inch Aluminum (Late 2012) features a 22 nm Quad Core 2.7 GHz Intel “Core i5” I5-3330S (Ivy Bridge) processor with four independent processor cores on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM…
Does the M1 Mac mini have a super drive?
The super drive came from an old Mac book pro (when they had a super drive). I have the new M1 MacMini with 16GB memory and my old Super Drive works just fine without any adapter needed when plugged into one of the two USB-A ports.