Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 15)

15 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 4: Connect a display cable to the HDMI port or Thunderbolt port.
Your Mac mini doesn’t come with a display, but you can connect a display that has:
 A Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt connector. Connect directly to the Thunderbolt port.
 An HDMI connector. Connect directly to the HDMI port.
 A DVI connector. Use the HDMI to DVI Adapter that came with your Mac mini to
connect to the HDMI port.
 A VGA connector. Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the
Thunderbolt port. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your local
Apple Retail Store.
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