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== IBM ThinkPad Port Replicator II ==
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=== ThinkPad Port Replicator II (74P6733) ===
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The [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II|Port Replicator II]] (Model # 74P6733) was the cheapest dock IBM sold. It contains basic pass-through connections for notebook ports, including power pass-through. It comes without integrated power supply but provides the same power jack as found in a ThinkPad, so you need to use either your Thinkpad AC adapter or another IBM AC adapter. Besides all the pass-through ports the Port Replicator II comes with an On/Off switch and a slot for a cable lock which secures the device and prevents the Thinkpad from being removed.
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This is a proprietary docking station for models with a [[Docking Port|CS00 standard docking port]].
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=== Features ===
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===Features===
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* 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard) port
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* Passthrough ports:
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* 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, mouse) port
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** Ethernet (RJ45)
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* 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port
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** Modem (RJ11)
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* 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
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** USB (1-port)
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* 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
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** [[DVI Port|DVI]] (Supports up to SXGA resolution)
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* 1x DVI-I (dual-link) out port
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** [[VGA Port|VGA]]
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* 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
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** [[Serial Port|Serial (DB9-M)]]
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* 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port
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** [[Parallel Port|Parallel (DB25-F)]]
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* 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port
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** [[PS/2 Port|PS/2 Keyboard]]
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* 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS){{footnote|2}}
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** [[PS/2 Port|PS/2 Mouse]]
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* 1x Stereo line-in port (3.5mm, TRS)
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** [[Floppy Connector|External Diskette drive]]
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* 1x [[Floppy Connector|Proprietary floppy (17 mm) port]]
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** Audio line-in and line-out
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* 1x Kensington security lock slot
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* Kensington Lock connector
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* 1x DC-in (barrel) socket
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* Power button
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=== Resources ===
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options/92p1837.pdf ThinkPad Port Replicator, Port Replicator II, and Mini-Dock - User's guide (January 2003)] (191 KB)
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===Properties===
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf Docking Solutions 2003 - Hardware Maintenance Manual (January 2003)] (242 KB)
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* Price: Inexpensive ($149 Retail, under $30 on eBay)
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* Guide: [[Opening port replicator II|How to open up the Port Replicator II]]
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* Uses the same type of AC adapter as the laptop itself.
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* AC adapter required only for charging (since the connectors are simple pass-through)
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#This model does not support DVI pass-through.
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* On models where the DVI port is functional (ATI Video Chipset), the DVI and Dock VGA ports may be used to drive dual monitors. In WindowsXP, download and install the latest Catalyst driver and Driver Heaven Mod Kit. When both VGA and DVI ports are used, the laptop's built-in monitor is disabled.
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#This port has insufficient power to properly drive a pair of headphones/earphones. If you choose to use this for whatever reason, expect unreasonable amounts of clipping and distortion.
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* Only one USB port.
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* The line-out output is just that. Unlike the ThinkPad's built-in stereo output, it does '''not''' have sufficient power to directly drive headphones, and will clip and distort horribly if you try doing so.
 
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* Compatibility: X20/30, T20/30/40, R30/40/50, and A20/30 series (Does not support X40/41, R40e/50e/51e, or G40/41)
 
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* Warranty: One Year
 
 
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*[http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=-840&storeId=1&langId=-1&dualCurrId=73&categoryId=2581897&productId=8581830 IBM Website for Port Replicator II]
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* [http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf ThinkPad Docking Solutions HMM (February 2003)] (248,638 Bytes)
 
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* [http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options/92p1837.pdf User's guide for the ThinkPad Port Replicator II and ThinkPad Mini-Dock] (196,180 Bytes)
 
 
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=== DVI pass-through ===
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LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience [[Problem with DVI throughput|problems]] even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read [[Problem with DVI throughput|our page]] of information on how to solve these troubles.
  
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==DVI pass-through==
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Please note that models with an Intel graphics chip are known to not support DVI; such examples would be the GMA 900-based T43 and R52. Most models with an ATI graphics chip on the other hand, are known to support DVI. However, not all models with an ATI graphics chip will support DVI.
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LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience [[Problem with DVI throughput|problems]] even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read [[Problem with DVI throughput|our page]] of information on how to solve these troubles.
 
  
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Please be aware that not all Thinkpad models will support DVI output with a Port Replicator. This is stated as "If your ThinkPad computer does not support DVI, you cannot use this connector." in User's guide. Apparently, X and T2* models do not. [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-58833#vid ThinkPad R52] and [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-58317#vid ThinkPad T43] models with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator do not. Please add other models if you know about them to not support DVI.
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=== Part numbers ===
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* 13R0292 (74P6734), 74P6735 (74P6734)
  
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==How To==
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== Models supporting this accessory ==
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[[Opening port replicator II]]
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* {{i1620}}{{footnote|1}}, {{i1800}}{{footnote|1}}
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* {{A20m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21e}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A21m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22e}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A22m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A22p}}, {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
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* {{T20}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T21}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T22}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T23}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T30}}, {{T40}}, {{T40p}}, {{T41}}, {{T41p}}, {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
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* {{X20}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X21}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X22}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}, {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}
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* {{R30}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R31}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R32}}, {{R40}}, {{R50}}, {{R50p}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
  
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== Supported ThinkPads ==
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[[Category:Docking Solutions]]
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* ThinkPad {{A20m}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21m}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22e}}, {{A22m}}, {{A22p}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{R30}}, {{R31}}, {{R32}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{R40}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{R50}}, {{R50p}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{T30}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{T40}}, {{T40p}}, {{T41}}, {{T41p}}, {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}
 
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* ThinkPad {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}
 

Revision as of 16:54, 8 October 2020

ThinkPad Port Replicator II (74P6733)

This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS00 standard docking port.

Features

  • 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard) port
  • 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, mouse) port
  • 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port
  • 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 1x DVI-I (dual-link) out port
  • 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
  • 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port
  • 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port
  • 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS)2
  • 1x Stereo line-in port (3.5mm, TRS)
  • 1x Proprietary floppy (17 mm) port
  • 1x Kensington security lock slot
  • 1x DC-in (barrel) socket

Resources

FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This model does not support DVI pass-through.
  2. This port has insufficient power to properly drive a pair of headphones/earphones. If you choose to use this for whatever reason, expect unreasonable amounts of clipping and distortion.
 IBM Port Replicator II.jpg

DVI pass-through

LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience problems even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read our page of information on how to solve these troubles.

Please note that models with an Intel graphics chip are known to not support DVI; such examples would be the GMA 900-based T43 and R52. Most models with an ATI graphics chip on the other hand, are known to support DVI. However, not all models with an ATI graphics chip will support DVI.

Part numbers

  • 13R0292 (74P6734), 74P6735 (74P6734)

Models supporting this accessory

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