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| − | == | + | === ThinkPad Advanced Dock, Type 2503 (250310U) === |
| − | + | This is a proprietary docking station for models with a [[Docking Port|CS05 standard docking port]]. | |
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=== Features === | === Features === | ||
| − | * | + | ==== Pass-through ==== |
| − | * | + | * 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard+mouse) port |
| − | * | + | * 5x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port |
| − | * | + | * 1x Modem (RJ-11) port |
| − | * | + | * 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port |
| − | * | + | * 1x DVI-D (dual-link) out port{{footnote|2}} {{footnote|3}} |
| − | * | + | * 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port |
| − | + | * 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port{{footnote|4}} | |
| − | * | + | * 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port{{footnote|4}} |
| − | + | * 1x S/PDIF (RCA) port | |
| − | * | + | * 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS) |
| − | * | + | * 1x Microphone port (3.5mm, TS) |
| − | * [[ | + | * 1x [[Ultrabay|Ultrabay Enhanced]] slot{{footnote|5}} |
| − | * PCI-Express slot | + | * 1x PCI-Express x16 slot{{footnote|6}} |
| − | + | ==== Non-pass-through ==== | |
| − | + | * 1x USB-based 6-in-1 card reader slot (xD-Picture, SD, CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard, 3.3 V SmartMedia, non-Magic Gate MemoryStick Duo/Pro) | |
| − | + | * 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock) | |
| − | + | * 1x Kensington security lock slot | |
| − | + | * 1x Integrated power supply with 1 cooling fan (2-pin or 3-pin power socket) | |
| − | * 6-in-1 | + | === Resources === |
| − | + | * [https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/options/39t2394.pdf User's guide (June 2005)] (5.01 MB) | |
| − | ** | + | {{footnotes| |
| − | ** [ | + | #Any model that is powered-on and attached to this docking station will shut down immediately, due to a stray electrostatic discharge that is caused by insufficient insulation. The solution to this problem, is to either turn off the laptop and dock it, or attach two rubber caps (FRU: 42W3219/42W3220) on two of the furthest 'EMI fingers' located on the docking station. More information regarding this problem can be found [https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/migr-67382 here]. |
| − | + | #This port will not work on models with a GMA 900, as it does not support any form of DVI output. | |
| − | + | #This port will be inactive on models equipped with the Switchable Graphics feature, unless the Radeon HD 3470/3650 is enabled and is in use. This is due to the DVI connection being wired to only accept output from the dedicated GPU. | |
| − | + | #If the docking station loses AC power (from the AC adapter), these ports will cause the attached laptop to soft-lock. You can prevent this from occurring by disabling the serial and parallel port in the BIOS (Config > Docking Station > Legacy Devices on Mini-Dock > Disabled). There is no official fix, even Lenovo themselves state that this is the only way. | |
| − | + | #This Ultrabay slot does not support the use of an Ultrabay battery. | |
| − | + | #It is recommended to not draw more than 50 watts from this PCIe slot, as the integrated power supply cannot supply more than 50 watts of power to this slot. | |
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| + | |style="vertical-align:top" | [[image:Thinkpad-advanced-dock.gif|384px]] | ||
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| − | * [ | + | === Part numbers === |
| + | ==== with the conductive rubber caps ==== | ||
| + | * 42W4628 (42W4629) | ||
| + | ==== without the conductive rubber caps ==== | ||
| + | * 26R9061 (26R9060) | ||
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| + | === Overview === | ||
| + | This docking station is capable of accepting an 'extender' (FRU: 42W3365/42X4884) that seems to be meant for supported 14.1-inch widescreen models. The purpose of this extender is to function as a wrist-rest/palm-rest, as the 14.1-inch widescreen models do not have sufficient coverage to act as a wrist-rest/palm-rest. | ||
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| + | === PCI-Express Express slot === | ||
| + | While the Advanced Dock MT 2503 physically has a PCIe x16 slot, it is not capable of x16 operation. This is due to a bandwidth limitation on the ThinkPad's docking port, as it does not provide the full 16 lanes needed for x16 speeds. Due to this limitation, the PCIe x16 slot provides only 1 lane (x1 speed) to the attached PCIe card. | ||
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| + | Please note that the PCIe x16 slot does not accept dual or triple-slot full-length PCIe cards, as it does not have the space required to house them. Because of this, only single-slot half-length cards will work. For example, a [https://images.nvidia.com/geforce/sites/default/files-world/GeForce_GT_1030_3qtr_Front_Left-1_0.png GeForce GT 1030] with a single-slot height heatsink will fit. Other cards, such as this particular [https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j8d614HTkh35VzSW.jpg GeForce GTX 1650] will not fit. If such a card is needed to be used in this dock, you must use a PCIe riser or an extension cable. | ||
| − | == | + | == Models supporting this accessory == |
| − | * | + | * {{W500}} |
| − | * | + | * {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{T61}}, {{T61p}}, {{T400}}, {{T500}} |
| + | * {{R60}}, {{R60i}}, {{R61}}, {{R61i}}, {{R400}}, {{R500}} | ||
| + | * {{Z60t}}, {{Z61t}}, {{Z60m}}, {{Z61m}}, {{Z61p}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Docking Solutions]] | |
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Latest revision as of 14:44, 15 October 2020
ThinkPad Advanced Dock, Type 2503 (250310U)This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS05 standard docking port. FeaturesPass-through
Non-pass-through
Resources
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Part numbers
with the conductive rubber caps
- 42W4628 (42W4629)
without the conductive rubber caps
- 26R9061 (26R9060)
Overview
This docking station is capable of accepting an 'extender' (FRU: 42W3365/42X4884) that seems to be meant for supported 14.1-inch widescreen models. The purpose of this extender is to function as a wrist-rest/palm-rest, as the 14.1-inch widescreen models do not have sufficient coverage to act as a wrist-rest/palm-rest.
PCI-Express Express slot
While the Advanced Dock MT 2503 physically has a PCIe x16 slot, it is not capable of x16 operation. This is due to a bandwidth limitation on the ThinkPad's docking port, as it does not provide the full 16 lanes needed for x16 speeds. Due to this limitation, the PCIe x16 slot provides only 1 lane (x1 speed) to the attached PCIe card.
Please note that the PCIe x16 slot does not accept dual or triple-slot full-length PCIe cards, as it does not have the space required to house them. Because of this, only single-slot half-length cards will work. For example, a GeForce GT 1030 with a single-slot height heatsink will fit. Other cards, such as this particular GeForce GTX 1650 will not fit. If such a card is needed to be used in this dock, you must use a PCIe riser or an extension cable.
