But after the failed update attempt, it is as if the PC never detects the dock again even when it is properly connected. It also contradicts the message at the beginning of the install, which tells you to not have any Thunderbolt devices connected.ĮDIT: Also wanted to add that I did of course have the PC plugged into the dock and the dock plugged into power while trying to update it. I do have the newest version of Thunderbolt software installed on my computer. Then connect Thunderbolt(TM) device and press OK to retry or press Cancel to abort firmware update process." Make sure you have Thunderbolt(TM) software installed. When I'm trying to install the Thunderbolf firmware, I get the following error message: "No active Thunderbolt(TM) controller found in the system or Thunderbolt(TM) software is not present in the system. The most common type of dock is a desktop model with multiple video, USB. It acts as an expansion port, providing power and extra data ports so that you can expand on the features of your laptop. It shuts down instantly and leaves an UPDATE.LOG with the following text: Version: 0.00.000Įrror description: Can't connect to Synaptics VMMxxxx DP hub IC A laptop docking station is hardware that allows you to extend the capabilities of your laptop by connecting it to multiple monitors and peripherals. Insert the ThinkPad into the dock and observe if the daemon switches to your external display automatically.As I had pointed out in my original message, I've already tried installing the dock firmware manually. The daemon should now be configured and ready to use. ~/.config/i3/config exec -no-startup-id dockd -daemon If you are using i3, you need to manual autostart dockd as i3 is not XDG Autostart compatible.Start/enable rvice (see acpid if needed).
Write the profile when the ThinkPad is undocked.Configure the internal panel resolution and refresh rates using your desktop environments interface or xrandr.Write the profile when the ThinkPad is docked.Configure the display layouts and resolutions using your desktop environments interface or xrandr.The daemon needs to know your current display configuration when the laptop is docked and undocked, so we need to configure the daemon first before using it. Note: If your current desktop environment switches the displays automatically you do not need this program.
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