Can I connect 2 - 3 monitors on Z61?

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Can I connect 2 - 3 monitors on Z61?

#1 Post by ThinkZ61 » Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:10 pm

I am planning to buy the Thinkpad Z60 docking station which has both VGA and DVI output. Will I be able to connect two monitors on both slot and expand the screen on the two screen? OR will this be displaying the same screen on both monitors?

I am also planning to add another monitor. Any one have any idea how will this be possible on the docking station (if it can be done)?

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#2 Post by ghosh9691 » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:50 am

I don't think you will get all three monitors working simultaneously. The ATI driver is probably not capable of supporting more that 2 monitors simultaneously. So you will get your laptop monitor + either the VGA or the DVI connected monitor.

Sorry, cannot help further since I do not have a docking station, but this has been my experience with past laptops/video cards...could be wrong though :)
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#3 Post by GomJabbar » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:09 am

Maybe the information in the following thread will help:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=27757
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#4 Post by ThinkZ61 » Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:08 pm

Ordered the Advanced Dock today and will update once I test it out.

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ThinkPad X301 Intel SU9400 1.4Ghz, 3GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 13.3 WXGA+ LED, Camera, Bluetooth, Intel 5300, 6Cell Battery, Win Vista Bus 64

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