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=== ThinkPad X200 UltraBase (43R8781) ===
== Lenovo X200 UltraBase ==
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This is a proprietary docking station for models with a [[Docking Port|CS08 standard docking port]].
Here is some basic info about X200 UltraBase: portable dock for the X200-series ThinkPads, providing extra ports (notably DisplayPort), [[Ultrabay|Ultrabay Slim]] slot and an additional battery slot.
 
 
 
 
=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
* Passthrough ports:
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==== Pass-through ====
** Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
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* 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port
** [[VGA Port|VGA]] (supporting up to 2048x1536 according to Lenovo, tested up to 1920x1200)
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* 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
** Microphone
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* 1x DisplayPort 1.2 out port
** Headphone
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* 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port{{footnote|1}}
** AC
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* 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS){{footnote|1}}
* Additional ports:
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* 1x Microphone port (3.5mm, TS){{footnote|1}}
** 4 USB ports (1 on the right side, 3 on the back)
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* 1x [[Ultrabay|Serial Ultrabay Slim]]{{footnote|2}}
** [[DisplayPort]] (supporting up to 2560x1600 according to Lenovo, tested up to 1920x1200)
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* 1x DC-in (barrel) socket
* Battery charging connector
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* 2x Audio speaker (stereo)
* [[Ultrabay|Serial Ultrabay Slim]] with one of the following:
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==== Non-pass-through ====
** None (empty)
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* 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock)
**[[Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD-ROM Drive]]
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* 1x Kensington security lock slot
**[[Serial Ultrabay Slim CD-RW/DVD combo Drive]]
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* 1x Integrated secondary battery charger (flip-out)
**[[Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner]]
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=== Resources ===
**[[Serial Ultrabay Slim Blu-ray Burner]]
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options_iso/43r8785_ug.pdf User's guide (April 2008)] (3.8 MB)
* Kensington security hole
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options/thinkpad_x200_ultrabase_setupposter.pdf Setup guide (April 2008)] (182 KB)
* key lock to lock laptop to a docking station
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{{footnotes|
 
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#This port suffers from varying (extreme to minimal) electromagnetic interference, due to inadequate electromagnetic shielding on said port. Depending on the port itself, you may experience background noise (audio) or a fuzzy screen output (video).
===Pros & Cons===
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#This Ultrabay slot does not support the use of an Ultrabay battery.
Positives:
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* eases up portability of laptop
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* provides digital video output
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* provides option for optical drive
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* allows effective use of second battery
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=== Part numbers ===
* allows to connect 2 external monitors (one via DisplayPort, second via VGA)
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* 42X4963 (44C0554)
Negatives:
 
* reduces cooling capabilities a bit (mainly HDD)
 
* introduces some noise to VGA signal. This is something you should pat attention at when purchasing: we've got many of these ultrabases at my company and some of them introduce only a bit of it while others much more.
 
 
 
===DisplayPort support in Linux===
 
  
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=== DisplayPort support in Linux ===
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{{NOTE|When passing module parameter at boot time you need to precede it's name by module name followed by a dot so in this case you would need to add {{bootparm|i915.modeset|1}} to your boot command line.}}
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{{HINT|To pass module parameter in initramfs simply add it to your modprobe configuration and update your initramfs with <code>update-initramfs</code> command.}}
 
Kernel support for DisplayPort in intel graphic chips using KMS (Kernel Mode Setting) was added by Keith Packard in version 2.6.31. On the userspace side driver version 2.7 or newer is required to use KMS. In order to activate it you need to pass {{bootparm|modeset|1}} parameter to i915 driver either at boot time or in your initramfs.
 
Kernel support for DisplayPort in intel graphic chips using KMS (Kernel Mode Setting) was added by Keith Packard in version 2.6.31. On the userspace side driver version 2.7 or newer is required to use KMS. In order to activate it you need to pass {{bootparm|modeset|1}} parameter to i915 driver either at boot time or in your initramfs.
  
{{NOTE|When passing module parameter at boot time you need to precede it's name by module name followed by a dot so in this case you would need to add {{bootparm|i915.modeset|1}} to your boot command line.}}
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== Models supporting this accessory ==
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* {{X200}}, {{X200s}}, {{X200 Tablet}}, {{X201}}, {{X201i}}, {{X201s}}, {{X201si}}, {{X201 Tablet}}, {{X201i Tablet}}
  
{{HINT|To pass module parameter in initramfs simply add it to your modprobe configuration and update your initramfs with <code>update-initramfs</code> command.}}
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[[Category:Docking Solutions]]
===Supported with the following ThinkPads===
 
* {{X200}}, {{X200s}}, {{X200_Tablet}}
 
* {{X201}}, {{X201i}}, {{X201s}}, {{X201 Tablet}}
 

Latest revision as of 13:33, 15 October 2020

ThinkPad X200 UltraBase (43R8781)

This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS08 standard docking port.

Features

Pass-through

  • 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 1x DisplayPort 1.2 out port
  • 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port1
  • 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS)1
  • 1x Microphone port (3.5mm, TS)1
  • 1x Serial Ultrabay Slim2
  • 1x DC-in (barrel) socket
  • 2x Audio speaker (stereo)

Non-pass-through

  • 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock)
  • 1x Kensington security lock slot
  • 1x Integrated secondary battery charger (flip-out)

Resources


FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This port suffers from varying (extreme to minimal) electromagnetic interference, due to inadequate electromagnetic shielding on said port. Depending on the port itself, you may experience background noise (audio) or a fuzzy screen output (video).
  2. This Ultrabay slot does not support the use of an Ultrabay battery.
UltraBaseX200.jpg

Part numbers

  • 42X4963 (44C0554)

DisplayPort support in Linux

NOTE!
When passing module parameter at boot time you need to precede it's name by module name followed by a dot so in this case you would need to add i915.modeset=1 to your boot command line.
Hint:
To pass module parameter in initramfs simply add it to your modprobe configuration and update your initramfs with update-initramfs command.

Kernel support for DisplayPort in intel graphic chips using KMS (Kernel Mode Setting) was added by Keith Packard in version 2.6.31. On the userspace side driver version 2.7 or newer is required to use KMS. In order to activate it you need to pass modeset=1 parameter to i915 driver either at boot time or in your initramfs.

Models supporting this accessory