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Displays

Monitors and Resolutions

Verified Desktop Monitors

The following monitors and resolutions have been tested for operation with the BeagleBone Black. Check here often as we will update the list as we confirm the operation. Let Support know the model and resolution at which it works and we will add it to the list. Only the highest resolution is listed below.

Note

All the monitors most likely will work with AI-64 also but, make sure that you are using active miniDP to HDMI converter becuase passive convertor will not work.

Links are not provided as they change frequently. So, search on the model number to find a source for these.

  • Sony Model LMD-2450W 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • Hitachi Model LD9000T 1280 x 720 @60Hz

  • Samsung UN32EH500F 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • Samsung P2770HD Syncmaster 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • MAG GML 2226 2200M 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • ASUS VW266H 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • Asus VE278H 720 x 480 @60Hz

  • HP TSS-23x11 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • Acer S230HL 1280 x 1024 @60Hz

  • Acer S231HL 1280 x 720 @60Hz

  • ASUS VH238H 1280 x 720 @50Hz

  • Sharp Aquos TV Dell S244OL 1920 x 1080 @60HZ

Unsupported Monitors

LG 37LH30 - did not seem to work, the display didn’t even recognize that anything was plugged in at all.

Verified Televisions

The following TVs and resolutions have been tested for operation with the BeagleBone Black. Check here often as we will update the list as we confirm the operation. If you have a TV that works fine, let us know the model and resolution at which it works and we will add it to the list. Only the highest resolution is listed below.

Links are not provided as they change frequently. So, search on the model number to find a source for these.

Vizio E371VL 1280x720 @60Hz. Vizio E322VL 1920x1080 @24Hz. Panasonic TX-L19X10BW 1280x720 @60Hz.

Unsupported Televisions

Tip

If you don’t have a monitor/TV you can use a Video Captiure Card like this from PiBox with OBS or any camera application to see the video coming through.