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TP Dock I - Display Problems (AD/VC Adapter)

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Display Problems (AD/VC Adapter):
The IBM ThinkPad Analog-to-Digital Converter Adapter (AD/VC adapter) is one of the options for the Dock I. With the IBM PS/2* ActionMedia II Display Adapter (ActionMedia II adapter), the AD/VC adapter enables the computer to run multimedia
applications.

When the AD/VC adapter is installed in the Dock I, and a display problem occurs, before you start to isolate any problem; switch off the computer, remove the Dock I from the computer, and check that the computer works correctly.

Information is now displayed on the LCD screen using the computer's video control function, not the AD/VC adapter. If the computer works correctly, make sure that the ActionMedia II Adapter is installed in the 16-bit AT bus connector of the Dock I. Then reinstall the computer onto the Dock I. If there is still a problem, go to 'Display Symptoms (AD/VC Adapter)—.

The following figure shows the how to remove the AD/VC adapter from the Dock I.

Note:
* Trademark of the IBM Corporation.

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Display/Monitor

Date Created

13-01-97

Last Updated

27-08-98

Revision Date

21-08-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad Docking Stations

Machine Type

3545

Model

001

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