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=== ThinkPad Ultra Dock 90W/135W/170W, Type 40A2 (40A20090XX/40A20135XX/40A20170WW) ===
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This is a proprietary docking station for models with a [[Docking Port|CS13 docking port]]. There are no known differences concerning the 90 W, 135 W, and the 170 W variant, with the exception of the AC adapters provided.
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=== Features ===
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* 3x USB 3.0 (Type-A) port
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* 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A) 'always-on' charging port
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* 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports
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* 1x gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port
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* 2x DisplayPort 1.2 out port{{footnote|2}}
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* 1x HDMI 1.4 out port{{footnote|3}}
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* 1x DVI-D (dual-link) out port
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* 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
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* 1x Headphone/Microphone combo (3.5mm, TRRS, CTIA) port
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* 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock)
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* 1x Kensington security lock slot
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* 1x DC-in (slim-tip) socket
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=== Resources ===
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/options/tp_ultra_dock_sp40a02135.pdf Setup guide (May 2016)] (3.1 MB)
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/fwdphb07.exe Ultra Dock Firmware update (v2.33.000)] (3.1 MB)
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/fwdphb07.txt Ultra Dock Firmware update changelog] (6 KB)
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{{footnotes|
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#This dock does not support models equipped with a dedicated graphics chip.
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#The DisplayPort MST hub found in this dock may not be supported properly by older Linux kernels, which might affect multi-display support.
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#If two of the DisplayPorts are being used, this HDMI port will be inactive due to bandwidth limitations.
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=== Part numbers ===
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* 00HM917 (SD20F82750), 04W3947 (SD20A06037)
  
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== Models supporting this accessory ==
Lenovo-UltraDock-isometric1.jpg | UltraDock back isometric view
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* {{T440}}, {{T440s}}, {{T440p}}, {{T540p}}
Lenovo-UltraDock-back.jpg | UltraDock back view
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* {{X240}}
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* {{L440}}, {{L540}}
 
 
Features:
 
* 1x [[VGA Port|VGA port]]
 
* 1x DVI-D port (single-link), 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI port (only 2 can be active)
 
* 3x USB 2.0 ports, one port supports always-on USB charging
 
* 3x USB 3.0 ports
 
* 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port
 
* Stereo/Microphone Combo Audio Port (4-pin TRRS connector with CTIA standard pinout, details: http://pinoutsguide.com/HeadsetsHeadphones/samsung_moment_pinout.shtml)
 
* Key lock (to secure system to the Dock)
 
* Kensington cable Lock Slot (to secure Dock to the desk)
 
* Ships with a 90W, 135W, or 170W power supply and is also rated to work with the 45W and 65W power supplies
 
 
 
The display ports are connected via an internal [[DisplayPort MST hub]]
 
 
 
 
 
The dock has upgradeable firmware.  Lenovo has released one update which addresses an issue with Displayport output flickering or going blank.
 
* Information on the issue: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/ht081248
 
* Firmware download page: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/pd014572
 
 
 
=== Linux support for multiple screens ===
 
Linux does not yet offer explicit support for the [[DisplayPort MST hub]] built into this dock, so multi-screen support is not fully functional under Linux. A single screen works fine and is fully controllable, but multiple screens are handled by a some unconfigurable fallback mode, and appear a single display; they cannot be individually configured in terms of resolution, relative position etc.
 
 
 
On the ThinkPad {{X240}}, one way to use two external screens is to attach one to a dock port, and another to the laptop's own [[mini DisplayPort]] port.
 
 
 
== Linux dock audio ==
 
When headphones are plugged into the docking station, the speakers are muted but no sound is played through the headphones. This is reportedly fixed in Linux kernel 3.16. With older kernels, such as 3.13 that is shipped with Ubuntu 14.04, a workaround is available. Details are here: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101386#c10
 
 
 
The bug was reported for a T440s, but it probably applies to all Intel Haswell based ThinkPads. The magic values are slightly different for each model though.
 
 
 
== Supported ThinkPads ==
 
* ThinkPad {{X240}}, {{X250}}, {{X260}}, {{X270}}
 
* ThinkPad {{T440}} Integrated graphics models only (Discrete graphics models not compatible)
 
* ThinkPad {{T440p}}
 
* ThinkPad {{T440s}} Integrated graphics models only (Discrete graphics models not compatible)
 
* ThinkPad {{T460s}}
 
* ThinkPad {{T540p}}
 
 
 
== Links ==
 
* [https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/pd028010 ThinkPad Ultra Dock 90W - Overview and Service Parts]
 
* [https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/pd028011 ThinkPad Ultra Dock 135W and 170W - Overview and Service Parts]
 
  
 
[[Category:Docking Solutions]]
 
[[Category:Docking Solutions]]

Revision as of 15:35, 5 July 2020

ThinkPad Ultra Dock 90W/135W/170W, Type 40A2 (40A20090XX/40A20135XX/40A20170WW)

This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS13 docking port. There are no known differences concerning the 90 W, 135 W, and the 170 W variant, with the exception of the AC adapters provided.

Features

  • 3x USB 3.0 (Type-A) port
  • 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A) 'always-on' charging port
  • 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports
  • 1x gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 2x DisplayPort 1.2 out port2
  • 1x HDMI 1.4 out port3
  • 1x DVI-D (dual-link) out port
  • 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
  • 1x Headphone/Microphone combo (3.5mm, TRRS, CTIA) port
  • 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock)
  • 1x Kensington security lock slot
  • 1x DC-in (slim-tip) socket

Resources


FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This dock does not support models equipped with a dedicated graphics chip.
  2. The DisplayPort MST hub found in this dock may not be supported properly by older Linux kernels, which might affect multi-display support.
  3. If two of the DisplayPorts are being used, this HDMI port will be inactive due to bandwidth limitations.
Tpbasicdock6590w.jpg

Part numbers

  • 00HM917 (SD20F82750), 04W3947 (SD20A06037)

Models supporting this accessory