Z61t with integrated GMA950 does DVI+VGA - the proof [PIC]

[dr_st]

In the past there has been lots of confusion regarding the ability of the GMA950 integrated graphics on the Z61t to output a DVI signal via the docking stations.

The picture below clearly shows that it is possible. The Z61t in question is the one I had recently acquired from GnatGoSplat, with a C2D CPU. This is one of the late Z61t models, which according to the Tabook can output DVI, as opposed to the earlier Core Duo-based models, which apparently could not.

Shown here outputting both to a VGA and a DVI monitor, via the Advanced Mini Dock.

This is the exact model of the Z61t:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ry=9440A23

I also have a T60 with GMA950, which can also achieve the above through the same mini-dock:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ry=1952F76

[Cunha]

I think there was a specific list of the models with DVI pass through. I have a factory C2D Z61T I am typing on right now, but it is a 9440CTO so it does not appear on the list, so I dont know if it supports DVI Pass through.

I really like this laptop though I hate that there is no flush 6 cell battery for this generation of widescreens.

[dr_st]

The Tabook mentioned DVI output support for all Z61t's that were released as part of the "Napa Refresh" platform, in October 2006, with Core 2 Duo CPUs, and only them.

From this I deduce that any Z61t that originally came with C2D has DVI passthrough. I would not be 100% sure about the CTOs. I would assume that at the point where you could configure a CTO with C2D, all the models were already shipping with DVI capabilities, but I cannot know for sure.