UltraPort
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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
Pin-out
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
