Sharing : Solved M1 limited resolution selection

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Originally Posted by tktan

Hi, just to share how I resolve limited resolution selection for M1 MBA

Dock : Dell D3100 (bought USB type B 3.0 to type C)
Monitor Philip 32" 2k display (model forget)

Issue : after install display link manager 1.2, the monitor only limit the max resolution to 2048x1152 which is not usable

Fix : install RDM (https://avi.alkalay.net/software/RDM/) take ur own risk

RDM allow me to select 2560x1440

Just to share, just incase u r nervous after getting your brand new M1 but monitor resolution disappoint you

This worked for me.... I moved from a 2018 MacBook Pro and am using the 6950 Plugable dongle on an OWC dock. M1 doesn't detect 1440p like before, RDM allowed me to bypass and select the desired resolution.

I have more cables and StarTech adapter coming that specifically says "compatible with Mac".... not sure why if it works by manually forcing it with RDM that the native DisplayManager software can't make it work...

Now I just have to figure out why when using DisplayLink monitors, the Music app pauses between every new song...........