Difference between revisions of "UltraPort"
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− | === | + | ===UltraPort=== |
− | + | First introduced in the {{T20}}, the UltraPort is a proprietary USB 1.1 port found installed in-between the display latches on the models featuring it. It was a very short-lived gimmick as it disappeared after the introduction of the {{T30}}, which was expected as the UltraPort's accessories were not as popular or useful as the UltraBay's accessories. | |
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+ | ==Overview== | ||
+ | Due to being a proprietary port, the UltraPort is not as versatile as a regular USB port. Fortunately, as the UltraPort is nothing more than a USB port with a custom connector, it can be modified to accept USB devices by soldering a USB connector to it. It is advised to be extremely careful while doing so however, as the UltraPort connector is directly integrated into the video cable. | ||
− | == | + | ===Accessories=== |
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*[[UltraPort Bluetooth Adapter]] | *[[UltraPort Bluetooth Adapter]] | ||
*[[UltraPort Camera & UltraPort Camera II]] | *[[UltraPort Camera & UltraPort Camera II]] | ||
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*[[UltraPort Infrared Adapter]] | *[[UltraPort Infrared Adapter]] | ||
− | + | By measuring the UltraPort's pins of an {{X21}}, this was the result. It is not very rigorously tested and may be incorrect; proceed with caution if you are performing modifications to the connector. | |
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| style="width:30px;" | GND | | style="width:30px;" | GND | ||
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| style="width:30px;" | GND | | style="width:30px;" | GND | ||
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! Pin !! Name !! Description | ! Pin !! Name !! Description | ||
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||1,5,8,13 ||GND || Ground | ||1,5,8,13 ||GND || Ground | ||
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||3,4 ||VCC || +5 V DC | ||3,4 ||VCC || +5 V DC | ||
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− | ||6 ||D+ || Data + | + | ||6 ||D+ || Data+ |
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− | ||7 ||D- || Data - | + | ||7 ||D- || Data- |
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− | ||9,10,11 | + | ||2,9,10,11,12||? || Unknown |
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− | || || | + | || ||= || Not a pin, fastener |
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− | == | + | ===Linux support=== |
− | + | The UltraPort is automatically detected and utilized by the kernel's USB subsystem. See the accessories' own pages for more information regarding the status of their Linux support. | |
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− | The UltraPort is | ||
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− | See the | ||
− | ==Models featuring | + | ==Models featuring this technology== |
− | * {{A20p}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22p}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31p}} | + | *{{A20p}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22p}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31p}} |
− | * {{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}} | + | *{{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}} |
− | * {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}} | + | *{{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}} |
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] |
Revision as of 18:36, 17 February 2020
UltraPortFirst introduced in the T20, the UltraPort is a proprietary USB 1.1 port found installed in-between the display latches on the models featuring it. It was a very short-lived gimmick as it disappeared after the introduction of the T30, which was expected as the UltraPort's accessories were not as popular or useful as the UltraBay's accessories. |
Overview
Due to being a proprietary port, the UltraPort is not as versatile as a regular USB port. Fortunately, as the UltraPort is nothing more than a USB port with a custom connector, it can be modified to accept USB devices by soldering a USB connector to it. It is advised to be extremely careful while doing so however, as the UltraPort connector is directly integrated into the video cable.
Accessories
- UltraPort Bluetooth Adapter
- UltraPort Camera & UltraPort Camera II
- UltraPort Compact Flash Adapter
- UltraPort Digital Array Microphone
- UltraPort Infrared Adapter
By measuring the UltraPort's pins of an X21, this was the result. It is not very rigorously tested and may be incorrect; proceed with caution if you are performing modifications to the connector.
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Pin | Name | Description |
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1,5,8,13 | GND | Ground |
3,4 | VCC | +5 V DC |
6 | D+ | Data+ |
7 | D- | Data- |
2,9,10,11,12 | ? | Unknown |
= | Not a pin, fastener |
Linux support
The UltraPort is automatically detected and utilized by the kernel's USB subsystem. See the accessories' own pages for more information regarding the status of their Linux support.