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Ubuntu triple monitor support Thinkpad X1 5th gen
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Oct 24, 2017

Ubuntu 17.10 (artful), stock FDE install, no 3rd party drivers

Thinkpad X1 Carbon 5th Generation (20HR)
User guide
Summary

Review w/ useful tech details

http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-5th-generation2017-review/

Lenovo confirmation triple displays under Ubuntu are known to work, but not officially supported

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Linux-Discussion/ThunderBolt-3-Dockingstation-and-Linux/m-p/3745248#M9699

X1 Thunderbolt 3/USB-C Dock https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories/ACC100356

Config: Display ports x 2, HDMI output https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/options_iso/tp_thunderbolt3dock_sp40h13047.pdf

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