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UEFI Firmware

2011-09-17T19:33:15Z

Davidspalding: spelling correction

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=== UEFI Firmware ===
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a modernized replacement to BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The specification is maintained by the collaborative non-profit UEFI Forum. UEFI is supported by both recent versions of both Linux and Windows. UEFI firmware with legacy BIOS support has started appearing on Sandybrige (220,420,520,etc.) Thinkpads. On supported machines, the firmware configuration utility (Thinkvantage->F1 on machine startup) has the option of enabling one or both UEFI/BIOS as well as providing the option to specify the order with which the machine tries to boot.
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== Current Status ==
Though the specification has been around since the late '90s, UEFI only recently started appearing on commodity hardware. Macs are a slight exception, though they do not strictly adhere to the UEFI standard.
Linux can boot as usual in BIOS mode, however the ELILO boot loader or recent versions of Grub 2 are necessary to boot in UEFI mode. Linux 3.0-rc1 is reported to successfully boot in UEFI mode (details below), but older versions hang after the kernel gets loaded by grub.

== Enabling UEFI boot in Debian ==
The following are steps to successfully boot in pure UEFI mode ("UEFI only" startup config menu). There are likely some that are redundant or unnecessary.

#Install 64-bit Debian in BIOS mode to an MBR partitioned disk.
#Install Kernel 3.0-rc1 or later. Enable CONFIG_EFI,CONFIG_FB_EFI,CONFIG_EFI_VARS,CONFIG_EFI_PARTITION.
#Create a small ~ 200MB Partition formatted to fat32 and enable the "boot" flag. The first partition is a good choice, but is not strictly required. The "boot" flag is also likely superstitious.
#Burn some form of live cd that allows you access your Debian install in case something goes wrong and you are unable to boot.
#Mount the fat32 partition at /boot/efi<br><tt>sudo mkdir /boot/efi<br>sudo mount /dev/sda1 /boot/efi</tt>
#Install the efi version of grub<br> <tt>aptitude install grub-efi-amd64</tt>
#Now run grub-install (ignore warnings about efivars)<br><tt>sudo grub-install /dev/sda<br>sudo update-grub</tt>
#This should have created /boot/efi/efi/debian/grubx64.efi. In order to make this actually work without running efibootmgr (which is not possible in bios mode), just copy it to /boot/efi/efi/boot/bootx64.efi<br><tt>sudo mkdir /boot/efi/efi/boot/</tt><br><tt>sudo cp /boot/efi/efi/debian/grubx64.efi /boot/efi/efi/boot/bootx64.efi</tt>
#Reboot, enter the Thinkvantage menu and set "UEFI only" or "UEFI First". Hopefully you still get a grub menu and it will actually boot the 3.0 kernel. Older kernels appear to freeze with a blank screen as soon as grub loads them.

== Links ==
*[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFIBooting UEFI Ubuntu Community Documentation]
*[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface UEFI on Arch Wiki]

Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner

2010-04-16T21:19:41Z

Davidspalding: /* Actual drives */ Confirmed with unit being disposed of by my IT Helpdesk. Pics to come later

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=== Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner ===
This is a SATA DVD Burner for Serial Ultrabay Slim.

=== Features ===
* Read capabilities
** CD-ROM
** DVD-ROM
* Write capabilities
** CD-R
** CD-RW
** DVD-R
** DVD-R DL
** DVD+R
** DVD+R DL
** DVD-RW
** DVD+RW
** DVD-RAM
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=== Links ===
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-70228 Product Overview]

=== Actual drives ===
* H-L Data Storage GSA-U20N (ALIK701)

=== Part numbers ===
*Order PN: 43N3214
*FRU PN: 42T2545

=== Linux support ===
If connected at boot time, the drive is normally {{path|/dev/sr0}}.

=== Supported with ===
* ThinkPad {{R400}}, {{R500}}
* ThinkPad {{T400}}[[Talk:Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner|(?)]], {{T500}} 
* ThinkPad {{W500}}, {{W700}}, {{W700ds}}, {{W701}}, {{W701ds}}
* [[X200 UltraBase]]

[[Category:Components]]

Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner

2010-04-16T21:18:39Z

Davidspalding: /* Supported with */ link to talk about question with T400 compatibility

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=== Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner ===
This is a SATA DVD Burner for Serial Ultrabay Slim.

=== Features ===
* Read capabilities
** CD-ROM
** DVD-ROM
* Write capabilities
** CD-R
** CD-RW
** DVD-R
** DVD-R DL
** DVD+R
** DVD+R DL
** DVD-RW
** DVD+RW
** DVD-RAM
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=== Links ===
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-70228 Product Overview]

=== Actual drives ===
* ??

=== Part numbers ===
*Order PN: 43N3214
*FRU PN: 42T2545

=== Linux support ===
If connected at boot time, the drive is normally {{path|/dev/sr0}}.

=== Supported with ===
* ThinkPad {{R400}}, {{R500}}
* ThinkPad {{T400}}[[Talk:Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner|(?)]], {{T500}} 
* ThinkPad {{W500}}, {{W700}}, {{W700ds}}, {{W701}}, {{W701ds}}
* [[X200 UltraBase]]

[[Category:Components]]

Talk:Serial Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner

2010-04-16T21:18:08Z

Davidspalding: â†Created page with '== Compatible with T400? == As per the [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-70228 Product Overview]: :''Note: Not compatibility to T400s...'

== Compatible with T400? ==

As per the [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-70228 Product Overview]:

:''Note: Not compatibility to T400s. For T400s, recommended option: ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner II - Serial ATA (43N3229)''

-- [[User:Davidspalding|Davidspalding]] 21:18, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter

2009-04-03T14:48:42Z

Davidspalding: /* Card habitually loses connection unlss using WEP */ new section

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==Linux ==

Hello,

Could anybody please confirm that the ipw2200 driver works for that card?

Thanks

-- [[User:Oub|Oub]] 18:46, 23 March 2006 (CET)
----

Yes, it does. You should always use Intel's latest stable version, though, and not whatever happened to come with the distribution kernel you're using. Usually the very latest development drivers from Intel are good as well.

-- [[User:Hmh|hmh]] 2006-03-24 12:07 UTC-0300

==Difference to 2200?==
Is it correct, that the only difference between 2200 and 2915 is the 802.11a which is supported by 2915? Does the possible a-mode needs more power (so a 2915 needs more than a 2200 while connected to the same g-network)? --[[User:Zhenech|Zhenech]] 14:18, 11 May 2007 (CEST)

== Does this card really work in an X24? ==

I bought a card from a parts distributer, Option 27K9936, but after installing it, Windows finds the card and installs the drivers but says "This device cannot start (10)". I have tried both the latest Intel and IBM supplied drivers, and neither seem to help. I have also tried updating to the latest BIOS version as well.

== Card habitually loses connection unlss using WEP ==

I've just got an X32 with this card installed, latest drivers on XP Pro SP3. It frequently loses connection with a Linksys WRT54G router using anything but WEP. Wondering if anyone else has encountered unreliability with this card for more sophisticated encryption protocols (WPA, WPA2)? Thanks.... -- [[User:Davidspalding|Davidspalding]] 14:48, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

ThinkWiki:Art

2008-05-21T13:40:48Z

Davidspalding: hiding references to broken links

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You are at all times very welcome to submit your creations.
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==Official ThinkWiki Artwork==
Visit [http://banner.thinkwiki.org/ banner.thinkwiki.org] for more information.

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===The official ThinkWiki Banner===
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===Official ThinkWiki Buttons===
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ExpressCard slot

2006-04-01T20:56:06Z

Davidspalding: Added picture illustrating the "X" button detail.

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The [[ExpressCard]] slot is a [[PC Card]] slot, that is <b>not</b> backwards compatible with the 32-bit [[CardBus]] or 16-bit [[PCMCIA]] standard. On some models, this slot can be determined by an "X" on the blue eject button, differentiated from the concave "O" on the PC Card eject button.

There are 2 physical formfactors, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34. The numbers refer to the width of the ExpressCard in milimeters.<br>
Electronically ExpressCards can be implemented as either PCI-Express or USB.<br>

ExpressCard/54 slots can accept ExpressCard/34 cards, but not the other way around.<br>
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[[Image:T43_expresscard_1.jpg|T43 ExpressCard Slot]]
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* [[Wikipedia:PCMCIA|Wikipedia article on PCMCIA, PC Card, CardBus and ExpressCard]]

=== Linux support ===
ExpressCard adapters are handled either by the Linux PCI subsystem as hotplug PCI-Express adapters, or by the USB subsystem (depending on the adapter card).

=== Models featuring this Technology ===
'''ExpressCard/54'''
* {{R51e}}, {{R52}}
* {{T43}}, {{T43p}}, {{T60}}, {{T60p}}
* {{Z60m}}
'''ExpressCard/34''' (using an adapter)
* {{X60}}, {{X60s}}

[[Category:Components]]

File:T43 expresscard 1.jpg

2006-04-01T20:50:24Z

Davidspalding: The ExpressCard slot can be identified by its the characteristic eject button, which is different from PC Card eject buttons.

The ExpressCard slot can be identified by its the characteristic eject button, which is different from PC Card eject buttons.

ExpressCard slot

2006-04-01T20:36:52Z

Davidspalding:

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The [[ExpressCard]] slot is a [[PC Card]] slot, that is <b>not</b> backwards compatible with the 32-bit [[CardBus]] or 16-bit [[PCMCIA]] standard. On some models, this slot can be determined by an "X" on the blue eject button, differentiated from the concave "O" on the PC Card eject button.

There are 2 physical formfactors, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34. The numbers refer to the width of the ExpressCard in milimeters.<br>
Electronically ExpressCards can be implemented as either PCI-Express or USB.<br>

ExpressCard/54 slots can accept ExpressCard/34 cards, but not the other way around.<br>
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* [[Wikipedia:PCMCIA|Wikipedia article on PCMCIA, PC Card, CardBus and ExpressCard]]

=== Linux support ===
ExpressCard adapters are handled either by the Linux PCI subsystem as hotplug PCI-Express adapters, or by the USB subsystem (depending on the adapter card).

=== Models featuring this Technology ===
'''ExpressCard/54'''
* {{R51e}}, {{R52}}
* {{T43}}, {{T43p}}, {{T60}}, {{T60p}}
* {{Z60m}}
'''ExpressCard/34''' (using an adapter)
* {{X60}}, {{X60s}}

[[Category:Components]]

Category:T30

2006-03-12T16:15:42Z

Davidspalding: /* Standard Features */

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=== ThinkPad T30 ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T30 related topics.

Machine Type: 2366
==== Standard Features ====
* [[Intel Mobile Pentium 4-M]] 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 or 2.4GHz CPU
* [[ATI Mobility Radeon 7500]] video controller with 16MB
** 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution
* 256MB [[PC2100]] memory standard
* 20, 40 or 60GB HDD
* [[AD1881A]] AC'97 Audio controller
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Plus]] with one of the following:
** DVD-ROM
** DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive
* Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet
* [[CDC slot]] with one of the following:
** none (empty)
** [[Modem Daughter Card (MDC)]]
** [[Bluetooth Daughter Card (BDC)]]
* [[MiniPCI slot]] with one of the following:
** none (empty)
** [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem II]]
** [[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]]
* (2) Type II [[CardBus slot|CardBus slots]] or (1) type III
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] touchpad on select models
* Hard disk drive shock absorber (on underside)
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[[image:ThinkPadT30.jpg|ThinkPad T30]]
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* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1840.pdf ThinkPad T30 Hardware Maintenance Manual (January 2003)] (3,002,497 Bytes)
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{{thumb|t30_thinklight.jpg|Thinklight}}
{{thumb|t30_shockabsorber.jpg|Hard disk drive shock absorber, on T30's bottom near battery}}
{{thumb|t30_lowerindicators.jpg|Lower indicators}}
{{thumb|t30_upperindicators.jpg|Upper indicators}}
{{thumb|t30_dock.jpg|T30 docked in a Dock}}
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[[Category:Models]]

Category:T30

2006-03-12T02:55:23Z

Davidspalding: Added various T30-specific image thumbnails

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=== ThinkPad T30 ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T30 related topics.

Machine Type: 2366
==== Standard Features ====
* [[Intel Mobile Pentium 4-M]] 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 or 2.4GHz CPU
* [[ATI Mobility Radeon 7500]] video controller with 16MB
** 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution
* 256MB [[PC2100]] memory standard
* 20, 40 or 60GB HDD
* [[AD1881A]] AC'97 Audio controller
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Plus]] with one of the following:
** DVD-ROM
** DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive
* Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet
* [[CDC slot]] with one of the following:
** none (empty)
** [[Modem Daughter Card (MDC)]]
** [[Bluetooth Daughter Card (BDC)]]
* [[MiniPCI slot]] with one of the following:
** none (empty)
** [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem II]]
** [[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]]
* (2) Type II [[CardBus slot|CardBus slots]] or (1) type III
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] touchpad on select models
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[[image:ThinkPadT30.jpg|ThinkPad T30]]
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{{thumb|t30_thinklight.jpg|Thinklight}}
{{thumb|t30_shockabsorber.jpg|Hard disk drive shock absorber, on T30's bottom near battery}}
{{thumb|t30_lowerindicators.jpg|Lower indicators}}
{{thumb|t30_upperindicators.jpg|Upper indicators}}
{{thumb|t30_dock.jpg|T30 docked in a Dock}}
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* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1840.pdf ThinkPad T30 Hardware Maintenance Manual (January 2003)] (3,002,497 Bytes)

[[Category:Models]]

ThinkPad Dock

2006-03-12T02:50:00Z

Davidspalding:

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== IBM ThinkPad Dock ==
The IBM ThinkPad Dock (Model 2631) transforms a regular Thinkpad into a full blown workstation with multiple monitors (PCI video card), higher fidelity audio (PC Card audio), and additional storage [[UltraBay|Ultrabay 2000]]. These expansion features are not supported by all Thinkpads, therefore the Dock does not support as many Thinkpads as the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator|Port Replicator]], [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II|Port Replicator II]] or [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock|Mini-Dock]].

=== Features ===
* everything the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator]] has
* 1x Full-size PCI card slot
* 2x Type II (or 1x Type III) [[CardBus slot]]
* 1x [[UltraBay|Ultrabay 2000]] slot

===Pros & Cons===
* Positives: Expansion capability
* Negatives: internal fan is loud, large, less compatible
* DVI pass-through on the Dock is only supported with select ThinkPads
* Compatibility: X20/30, T20/30 and A20/30 Series notebooks (does not support the A21e/22e).
* Warranty: One Year
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* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf ThinkPad Docking Solutions HMM (February 2003)] (248,638 Bytes)
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[[image:ThinkPadDock.jpg|ThinkPad Dock]]
{{thumb|t30_dock.jpg|T30 docked in a Dock}}
{{thumb|t30_dock-2.jpg|T30 docked in a Dock}}
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==IBM part numbers==
* order part number: P/N 02K8660
* FRU part number: P/N 02K8666
* Type: 2631

==PCI Slot==
Many use the PCI slot for peripherals like secondary video cards, TV tuners, audio cards, etc. This is considered by many to be the highlight of the Dock, and is a feature that few other docks have. The Dock does not support AGP or PCI Express. Potential owners of the Dock are often concerned about compatibility and recommendations of video cards. See the [[#Compatible Video Cards|compatible video cards]] list below for more information.

===Video Cards===
The PCI slot is most often used for installing video cards to allow for multiple monitors. This feature is especially useful for anyone that requires visualizing a large amount of information, including stock brokers, artists, etc. Due to the slow PCI bus, gaming is generally not improved much by external cards.
One of the chief concerns of low profile video cards is whether they support the monitor setup you desire. As more monitors these days are LCDs, quality DVI support is essential. Additional concerns include driver support, ability to hot-swap (add or remove the thinkpad without rebooting), and noise/heat.
====Quality DVI & Widescreen support====
One way to work around the [[Problem with DVI throughput|limitations]] of the docks DVI pass-through port is to use a PCI graphics card which features a PCI port. Note that while this probably will work, the performance of the PCI graphics accellerator will be poor because of the limitations of the interface.

Also the newest ATI video drivers for both Linux and Windows are known to not have limited resolution support on the external DVI port anymore.

====Compatible Video Cards====
This is a list of the most popular low-profile PCI video cards used with the IBM ThinkPad Dock.
{| cellpadding="5" border="1"
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!Card !! Chipset !! RAM !! Ports !! Max DVI Res !! TDMS !! Cooling !! Compatibility
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|ATI Radeon 9200
|ATI Radeon 9200
|128 MB DDR
|1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x TV-Out
|Unknown
|Unknown
|passive
|working
|-
|ATI Technologies Inc 3D Rage II+ 215GTB [Mach64 GTB] (rev 9a)
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|
|1x VGA
|
|
|passive
|working
|}

==Ultrabay 2000==
The ThinkPad Dock has a [[UltraBay|UltraBay 2000]] slot, which is '''not''' hotswap capable.

The docks IDE interface is a CMD 648, so you should enable the according kernel option (compile it into the kernel if loading as a module doesn't work), if you want to use anything else than a floppy in the docks UltraBay.
Note that the interface will most likely be ide2 and ide3 then, so the docks UltraBay drive will be hde.

==PC Card Slots==
{{Todo|...}}

==Noise & Heat==
Since the ThinkPad Dock is a bit noisy, some people have taken to unplugging the fan inside (or possibly replacing it). While this likely voids your warranty, it may be necessary if you really want it quiet. Adding a PCI card (especially a video card) increases the heat inside the dock, and it may have a fan on board as well, meaning it will increase the noise level. You should take into consideration the noise and heat it may add.

==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 [[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.

{{NOTE|DVI pass-through is only supported in combination with a ThinkPad A20p, A21p and A22p and possibly the A31p (unconfirmed)}}

== Supported ThinkPads ==
* {{A20m}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21m}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22m}}, {{A22p}}
* {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
* {{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}}
* {{T30}}
* {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}
* {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}

ThinkPad Dock

2006-03-12T02:48:05Z

Davidspalding:

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[[image:ThinkPadDock.jpg|ThinkPad Dock]]
{{thumb|t30_dock.jpg|T30 docked in a Dock}}
{{thumb|t30_dock-2.jpg|T30 docked in a Dock}}
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== IBM ThinkPad Dock ==
The IBM ThinkPad Dock (Model 2631) transforms a regular Thinkpad into a full blown workstation with multiple monitors (PCI video card), higher fidelity audio (PC Card audio), and additional storage [[UltraBay|Ultrabay 2000]]. These expansion features are not supported by all Thinkpads, therefore the Dock does not support as many Thinkpads as the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator|Port Replicator]], [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II|Port Replicator II]] or [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock|Mini-Dock]].

=== Features ===
* everything the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator]] has
* 1x Full-size PCI card slot
* 2x Type II (or 1x Type III) [[CardBus slot]]
* 1x [[UltraBay|Ultrabay 2000]] slot

===Pros & Cons===
* Positives: Expansion capability
* Negatives: internal fan is loud, large, less compatible
* DVI pass-through on the Dock is only supported with select ThinkPads
* Compatibility: X20/30, T20/30 and A20/30 Series notebooks (does not support the A21e/22e).
* Warranty: One Year
</div>
* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf ThinkPad Docking Solutions HMM (February 2003)] (248,638 Bytes)
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==IBM part numbers==
* order part number: P/N 02K8660
* FRU part number: P/N 02K8666
* Type: 2631

==PCI Slot==
Many use the PCI slot for peripherals like secondary video cards, TV tuners, audio cards, etc. This is considered by many to be the highlight of the Dock, and is a feature that few other docks have. The Dock does not support AGP or PCI Express. Potential owners of the Dock are often concerned about compatibility and recommendations of video cards. See the [[#Compatible Video Cards|compatible video cards]] list below for more information.

===Video Cards===
The PCI slot is most often used for installing video cards to allow for multiple monitors. This feature is especially useful for anyone that requires visualizing a large amount of information, including stock brokers, artists, etc. Due to the slow PCI bus, gaming is generally not improved much by external cards.
One of the chief concerns of low profile video cards is whether they support the monitor setup you desire. As more monitors these days are LCDs, quality DVI support is essential. Additional concerns include driver support, ability to hot-swap (add or remove the thinkpad without rebooting), and noise/heat.
====Quality DVI & Widescreen support====
One way to work around the [[Problem with DVI throughput|limitations]] of the docks DVI pass-through port is to use a PCI graphics card which features a PCI port. Note that while this probably will work, the performance of the PCI graphics accellerator will be poor because of the limitations of the interface.

Also the newest ATI video drivers for both Linux and Windows are known to not have limited resolution support on the external DVI port anymore.

====Compatible Video Cards====
This is a list of the most popular low-profile PCI video cards used with the IBM ThinkPad Dock.
{| cellpadding="5" border="1"
|- style="text-align:left;"
!Card !! Chipset !! RAM !! Ports !! Max DVI Res !! TDMS !! Cooling !! Compatibility
|-
|ATI Radeon 9200
|ATI Radeon 9200
|128 MB DDR
|1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x TV-Out
|Unknown
|Unknown
|passive
|working
|-
|ATI Technologies Inc 3D Rage II+ 215GTB [Mach64 GTB] (rev 9a)
|
|
|1x VGA
|
|
|passive
|working
|}

==Ultrabay 2000==
The ThinkPad Dock has a [[UltraBay|UltraBay 2000]] slot, which is '''not''' hotswap capable.

The docks IDE interface is a CMD 648, so you should enable the according kernel option (compile it into the kernel if loading as a module doesn't work), if you want to use anything else than a floppy in the docks UltraBay.
Note that the interface will most likely be ide2 and ide3 then, so the docks UltraBay drive will be hde.

==PC Card Slots==
{{Todo|...}}

==Noise & Heat==
Since the ThinkPad Dock is a bit noisy, some people have taken to unplugging the fan inside (or possibly replacing it). While this likely voids your warranty, it may be necessary if you really want it quiet. Adding a PCI card (especially a video card) increases the heat inside the dock, and it may have a fan on board as well, meaning it will increase the noise level. You should take into consideration the noise and heat it may add.

==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 [[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.

{{NOTE|DVI pass-through is only supported in combination with a ThinkPad A20p, A21p and A22p and possibly the A31p (unconfirmed)}}

== Supported ThinkPads ==
* {{A20m}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21m}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22m}}, {{A22p}}
* {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
* {{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}}
* {{T30}}
* {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}
* {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}

File:T30 dock-2.jpg

2006-03-12T02:42:01Z

Davidspalding: Dock shown with a T30 installed.

Dock shown with a T30 installed.

File:T30 upperindicators.jpg

2006-03-12T02:34:26Z

Davidspalding: Upper indicators of a T30.

Upper indicators of a T30.

File:T30 dock.jpg

2006-03-12T02:32:19Z

Davidspalding: Suspect this is a Dock (not Mini-Dock), shown with a T30.

Suspect this is a Dock (not Mini-Dock), shown with a T30.

File:T30 lowerindicators.jpg

2006-03-12T02:28:47Z

Davidspalding: Lower indicator panel of a T30.

Lower indicator panel of a T30.

File:T30 shockabsorber.jpg

2006-03-12T02:25:57Z

Davidspalding: Dimple-shaped HDD shock absorber on the bottom of a T30, near the battery.

Dimple-shaped HDD shock absorber on the bottom of a T30, near the battery.

File:T30 thinklight.jpg

2006-03-12T02:14:00Z

Davidspalding:

ThinkLight

2006-03-12T02:13:00Z

Davidspalding:

{| width="100%"
|style="vertical-align:top;padding-right:20px;width:10px;" | __NOTOC__
[[Image:Thinklight.jpg|ThinkLight]]
|style="vertical-align:top" |
<div style="margin: 0; margin-right:10px; border: 1px solid #dfdfdf; padding: 0em 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#F8F8FF; align:right;">
The ThinkLight is a little LED light integrated into the top edge of the display frame in the A, R, T, X, Z and i Series ThinkPad models. It illuminates the ThinkPad's keyboard so that one can type in the dark without using an external light source. The ThinkLight can be controlled via the {{key|Fn}}{{key|PageUp}} key combination or via ACPI on some of the newer models. The LED is amber on some models (e.g. X30s, X40s), and white on others (e.g. T40s).
Note that the ThinkLight is not available on the G series ThinkPads, nor on the X41 Tablet.
</div>
|}
==Linux Support==
Controlling the ThinkLight with the keyboard works on all systems since it relies on the BIOS exclusively. Just press {{key|Fn}}{{key|PageUp}} to toggle its state between on and off.

===Software Control via ibm-acpi===
Support for controlling the light with ACPI is provided by [[ibm-acpi]]. After installing it, a simple
:{{cmdroot|echo on > /proc/acpi/ibm/light}}
switches it on and a
:{{cmdroot|echo off > /proc/acpi/ibm/light}}
switches it off again.

This allows one to control the light in scripts. Unfortunately, no known ThinkPad comes with a light sensor (yet). ;)

===Applications===
*'''gaim-thinklight''': If you are using [http://gaim.sf.net GAIM], the [http://www.joachim-breitner.de/blog/archives/38-Created-gaim-thinklight.html gaim-thinklight] plugin will enable you to use the ThinkLight as an indicator for new messages. This depends on [[ibm-acpi]].
*'''gaim-lighthink''': [http://www.chris-lamb.co.uk/code/gaim-lightthink/ gaim-lightthink] is an alternative to gaim-thinklight.
*'''rocklight''': [http://hunz.org/ rocklight] is a xmms visualization plugin that makes the ThinkLight flash to the beat of your music. The package also includes a standalone stroboscope mode program.
*'''thinkblinkd''':[http://badcode.de/downloads/thinkblinkd-0.1.7.tar.gz] Thinkblinkd is a python daemon to control the thinklight (and possibly other lights on your Thinkpad) it comes with the daemon and a control script.

==Models featuring this Technology==
*ThinkPad {{I1460}}, {{I1480}}, {{I1482}}, {{I1483}}, {{I1492}}
*ThinkPad {{A Series}}
*ThinkPad {{R Series}}
*ThinkPad {{T Series}}
*ThinkPad {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}, {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}, {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X60}}, {{X60s}}
*ThinkPad {{Z60m}}, {{Z60t}}

[[Category:Glossary]]

ThinkLight

2006-03-12T02:11:07Z

Davidspalding:

{| width="100%"
|style="vertical-align:top;padding-right:20px;width:10px;" | __NOTOC__
[[Image:Thinklight.jpg|ThinkLight]]
|style="vertical-align:top" |
<div style="margin: 0; margin-right:10px; border: 1px solid #dfdfdf; padding: 0em 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#F8F8FF; align:right;">
The ThinkLight is a little LED light integrated into the top edge of the display frame in the A, R, T, X, Z and i Series ThinkPad models. It illuminates the ThinkPad's keyboard so that one can type in the dark without using an external light source. The ThinkLight can be controlled via the {{key|Fn}}{{key|PageUp}} key combination or via ACPI on some of the newer models.
Note that the ThinkLight is not available on the G series ThinkPads, nor on the X41 Tablet.
</div>
|}
==Linux Support==
Controlling the ThinkLight with the keyboard works on all systems since it relies on the BIOS exclusively. Just press {{key|Fn}}{{key|PageUp}} to toggle its state between on and off.

===Software Control via ibm-acpi===
Support for controlling the light with ACPI is provided by [[ibm-acpi]]. After installing it, a simple
:{{cmdroot|echo on > /proc/acpi/ibm/light}}
switches it on and a
:{{cmdroot|echo off > /proc/acpi/ibm/light}}
switches it off again.

This allows one to control the light in scripts. Unfortunately, no known ThinkPad comes with a light sensor (yet). ;)

===Applications===
*'''gaim-thinklight''': If you are using [http://gaim.sf.net GAIM], the [http://www.joachim-breitner.de/blog/archives/38-Created-gaim-thinklight.html gaim-thinklight] plugin will enable you to use the ThinkLight as an indicator for new messages. This depends on [[ibm-acpi]].
*'''gaim-lighthink''': [http://www.chris-lamb.co.uk/code/gaim-lightthink/ gaim-lightthink] is an alternative to gaim-thinklight.
*'''rocklight''': [http://hunz.org/ rocklight] is a xmms visualization plugin that makes the ThinkLight flash to the beat of your music. The package also includes a standalone stroboscope mode program.
*'''thinkblinkd''':[http://badcode.de/downloads/thinkblinkd-0.1.7.tar.gz] Thinkblinkd is a python daemon to control the thinklight (and possibly other lights on your Thinkpad) it comes with the daemon and a control script.

==Models featuring this Technology==
*ThinkPad {{I1460}}, {{I1480}}, {{I1482}}, {{I1483}}, {{I1492}}
*ThinkPad {{A Series}}
*ThinkPad {{R Series}}
*ThinkPad {{T Series}}
*ThinkPad {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}, {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}, {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X60}}, {{X60s}}
*ThinkPad {{Z60m}}, {{Z60t}}

[[Category:Glossary]]

ThinkPad Port Replicator

2006-03-12T02:06:28Z

Davidspalding:

ThinkPad Port Replicator

2006-03-12T02:05:36Z

Davidspalding: /* Pros & Cons */

ThinkPad Port Replicator

2006-03-12T02:05:14Z

Davidspalding: /* Pros & Cons */

ThinkPad Port Replicator

2006-03-12T01:56:09Z

Davidspalding: /* IBM ThinkPad Port Replicator */

File:Dock replicator.jpg

2006-03-12T01:52:36Z

Davidspalding: Dock replicator (shown with a T30 docked).

Dock replicator (shown with a T30 docked).

File:ESS-large.jpg

2006-03-12T01:40:52Z

Davidspalding:

Category:S30

2006-03-12T00:51:12Z

Davidspalding: /* Features */

{| width="100%"
|style="vertical-align:top" |
<div style="margin: 0; margin-right:10px; border: 1px solid #dfdfdf; padding: 0em 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#F8F8FF; align:right;">
=== ThinkPad iSeries s30 ===
This page gives an overview of all ThinkPad iSeries s30 related topics.

This machine is specific to Asia Pacific (mainly China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea)
==== Features ====
* [[Intel Mobile Pentium III]] 600 MHz CPU
* Silicon Motion Lynx3DM with 4MB
* 10.4" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
* 128MB [[PC-100]] memory standard
* 20GB HDD
* [[CDC slot]] with [[Modem Daughter Card (MDC)]]
* [[MiniPCI slot]] with one of the following:
** 10/100 Intel Ethernet and FireWire combo card
** 802.11b Wireless LAN card
* AC'97 Audio
* [[CF Card slot]]
* Flip-down rear foot
</div>
|style="vertical-align:top" |
[[Image:ThinkPadS30.jpg|ThinkPad iSeries s30]]
|}
[ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/24p2914.pdf ThinkPad iSeries s30/s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)] (2,122,130 Bytes)
{{gallery_start}}
{{thumb|ThinkPadS30 large.jpg|iSeries s30, open, angled view from the back}}
{{thumb|S30 4e.jpg|iSeries s30, open, view from the front}}
{{thumb|S30 5b.jpg|iSeries s30, keyboard in detail}}
{{thumb|S30 5c.jpg|iSeries s30, closed, side view}}
{{thumb|S30 6a.jpg|iSeries s30, closed, angled view}}
{{thumb|S30 9a.jpg|iSeries s30, underside}}
{{thumb|S30 9b.jpg|iSeries s30, underside detail}}
{{thumb|S30 10a.jpg|iSeries s30, closed, rear view}}
{{gallery_end}}
[[Category:Models]]

File:S30 10a.jpg

2006-03-12T00:45:12Z

Davidspalding: Rear of S30. The flip-down foot is clearly seen here in the up, "stowed" position.

Rear of S30. The flip-down foot is clearly seen here in the up, "stowed" position.

File:S30 9b.jpg

2006-03-12T00:44:17Z

Davidspalding: Detail of S30 underside. the unusual external VGA port is seen clearly here.

Detail of S30 underside. the unusual external VGA port is seen clearly here.

File:S30 9a.jpg

2006-03-12T00:43:32Z

Davidspalding: Underside of S30.

Underside of S30.

File:S30 8a.jpg

2006-03-12T00:43:05Z

Davidspalding: Covers were not always glossy. There were some models (possibly prototypes?) which were matte black.

Covers were not always glossy. There were some models (possibly prototypes?) which were matte black.

File:ThinkPadS30 large.jpg

2006-02-26T22:04:09Z

Davidspalding: Larger version of ThinkPad30.jpg.

Larger version of ThinkPad30.jpg.

User:Davidspalding

2006-02-26T21:57:57Z

Davidspalding:

I'm a new contributor to ThinkWiki. I own a T43 2668-75U, and use a T41 2373-9EU in a small software company. I'm currently based in Durham, NC, USA.

File:S30 4e.jpg

2006-02-26T21:54:53Z

Davidspalding: IBM I-series S30.

IBM I-series S30.

File:S30 5b.jpg

2006-02-26T21:47:18Z

Davidspalding: IBM I-series S30 keyboard in detail. Unusual to almost all ThinkPads, the keyboard and frame has "ears" which match the extensions on the display.

IBM I-series S30 keyboard in detail. Unusual to almost all ThinkPads, the keyboard and frame has "ears" which match the extensions on the display.

File:S30 5c.jpg

2006-02-26T21:45:13Z

Davidspalding: IBM I-series S30 in closed position, side profile. The flip-down rear "foot" is seen in the stowed position (it is swiveled up, and flush with the closed display).

IBM I-series S30 in closed position, side profile. The flip-down rear "foot" is seen in the stowed position (it is swiveled up, and flush with the closed display).

File:S30 6a.jpg

2006-02-26T21:43:16Z

Davidspalding: IBM I-series S30 in closed position. The flip-down rear "foot" is seen in the deployed position.

IBM I-series S30 in closed position. The flip-down rear "foot" is seen in the deployed position.