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  1. #1661
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    Hi there,

    I've had a number of issues with my HP x360 Pavilion laptop which I believe I've managed to workout on UbuntuGNOME 15.10. This is the newest model with a quadcore braswell Pentium, Model 11-k128ca. 15.04 may also work as well, but it didn't recognize the touch screen so I moved on to 15.10.

    The first issues was the wifi. Although I could see networks during installation, I couldn't connect to them and after installation the wifi didn't work. After a bit of searching I found this thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.p...t=hp+x360+wifi and did the first command

    Code:
    sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi-opt.conf <<< "11n_disable=1"


    which solved the issue.

    The second major issues I've had was periodic freezes once or twice a day. I did more searching and eventually found this thread:
    https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=109051

    Any attempt at installing an older kernel and I lost video, so I went newer and installed kernel 4.5 from here: http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa...16-03-01-wily/ (to install from here you need the headers, the image, and the headers marked 'all'. I am using amd64)

    This *seems* to have fixed the issue. I say seems because the bug is difficult to reproduce so just because I haven't been able to reproduce it in 2 days doesn't mean it's gone, but if it's still there I would've expected it to crop up again by now.

    All in all its a pretty good little convertible laptop for not too much money. I popped an SSD I had laying around in it and it's nice and fast, so I hope this will help anyone else having problems with it. I'm using UbuntuGNOME, but technically this *should* work for other *buntus.

  2. #1662
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    Thumbs up Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    1) Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
    2) Lenovo
    3) T420

    Issue(s) :

    CPU fan stuck at 3500 RPM. See below for fix :

    https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Lenovo_ThinkPad_T420#Fans

  3. #1663
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    Thumbs up Lenovo Yoga 2-13

    Ubuntu 16.04
    Lenovo
    Yoga 2-13

    Occasionally failing resume from suspend can be fixed by setting DOUBLE_CONSOLE_SWITCH=true in /etc/default/acpi-support.

  4. #1664
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    Hello, just wanted to share that
    1)Lubuntu 16.04 on
    2)Asus
    3)F2HF

    runs smoothly and stable, had older lubuntu on it, and few days ago upgraded it. So far so good! Thanks!

  5. #1665
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    Asus Rog G751JT

    Everything works well on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS except my headphones dont work (looking for a fix), all other components work fine out of the box without any issues.

  6. #1666
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    Installed Ubuntu 16.04 on ASUS x540 Laptop, (Intel core i3) after a few tricks with the Boot Loader, and it works now.

    With the exception of a querulous touchpad, of which I'll open a new thread shortly.

  7. #1667
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    1) Xubuntu 16.04 - upgraded from 15.10
    2) Lenovo
    3) Ideapad 300 15ISK Model # 80Q7

    Upgraded ok, but...

    802.11AC wireless (rtl8821ae) fails (this has happened every kernel upgrade).

    It connects but does not function. To solve this (at time of writing):

    Code:
    git clone https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new.git
    cd rtlwifi_new
    sudo make install
    sudo restart now
    Wifi fails after suspend/sleep.

    To fix this most of the time (occasionally a reboot is required) create /etc/pm/sleep.d/00_wireless_sleep:

    Code:
    #!/bin/sh
    case "$1" in
      suspend|hibernate)
     	/sbin/rmmod rtl8821ae
      ;;
      resume|thaw)
    	/sbin/rmmod rtl8821ae
    	sleep 5 
    	/sbin/modprobe rtl8821ae
      ;;
    esac
    
    exit 0
    NOTE: You may be able to use a lower sleep value than 5.

    then:

    Code:
    sudo chmod +x /etc/pm/sleep.d/00_wireless_sleep
    Backlight keys do not work.

    Code:
    sudo nano /etc/default/grub
    Find:

    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash"
    Change to:

    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi_backlight=intel"
    Then:

    Code:
    sudo update-grub
    sudo reboot
    (Note: Xubuntu!) Power Manager -> General tab, check "Handle display brightness keys"

    Mouse cursor disappears after suspend

    Ctrl + Fn + Alt + F1 to switch to console, then Ctrl + Fn + Alt + F7 to switch back to GUI, or create /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-intel.conf:

    Code:
    Section "Device"
    	Identifier "Card0"
    	Driver "Intel"
    	Option "AccelMethod" "uxa"
    EndSection
    Then reboot, or sudo systemctl restart lightdm

    Touch pad sometimes goes a bit loopy.

    Slow unresponsive jittery cursor for 10-30 seconds or so. Does not appear to be a fix. Randomly pressing the cursor keys seems to stop it some of the time, maybe.
    Last edited by simonn; May 28th, 2016 at 03:49 AM.

  8. #1668
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    ubuntu 10.04, 14.04.4, 16.04. All clean/new install on:
    IBM ThinkPad T30, Memory: 1000.3 MiB, Processor: Mobile Intel® Pentium(R) 4 - M CPU 1.80GHz, Graphics: R100 (RV200 4C57) x86/MMX/SSE2 DRI2, OS type: 32-bit, Wi-Fi Intel Model: M3AWEB56GA 802.11b.

    Best install is without Internet Connection. Do not select to startup wireless.
    10.04 and 14.04.4 installed and worked fine. Ethernet and Wireless turned right on after install and start from HDD.
    16.04 installed, etc. Problem was duplicate (Intersil ISL3874 [Prism 2.5] / ISL3872 [Prism3] (wireless 802.11b MiniPCI Adapter)) (could be because the adatpter is a combo modem/wireless)
    I saw my SSID and when I clicked I got the Authentication dialogue - but it would not connect.
    I booted off the install dvd and selected the 'try' option - same thing, duplicate, no connect.

    See: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.p...7#post13493407

    As I get the time I would like to document/compare different flavors of Ubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, etc., as well as older supported versions... IBM ThinkPad R51 is next.

    Update on T30: Just did Bios Fix and installed Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter [8086:1043] (rev 04), Subsystem: Intel Corporation MIM2000/Centrino [8086:2527], Kernel driver in use: ipw2100

    I notice a increase in performance, i.e., display refresh, apps opening, booting, shutdown... bottom line it is running very well, even with only 1GB memory.
    Last edited by moot2; May 23rd, 2016 at 03:35 AM. Reason: Update
    You can lead a horse to water... but you can't make 'em think!

  9. #1669
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    Lenovo ideapad Y580
    Ubuntu 16.04 LTS dual boot with Windows 10 both systems are on a SSD with /Home on 1Tb HD, BIOS set to legacy

    Installation was easy and Ubuntu runs fast and stable

  10. #1670
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    Re: Laptop COMPATIBILITY List.

    ASUS K501UX-WH74
    Ubuntu 16.04
    ASUS
    K501UX-WH74
    Everything is working 100% fine for me, after doing the following fixes. Alternatively, once installed, use the this script: https://github.com/W-Floyd/ASUS_K501...stem-Config.sh

    Edit: It occurs to me that I have not documented any boot issues other than removing the splash option. I had changed BIOS settings beforehand, so I cannot say what issues you may encounter otherwise. YMMV.

    Live boot issues
    Hold escape while booting to choose boot source (as usual)
    Choose your media, then press 'e' upon entering the grub selection screen.
    Remove the ‘splash' option, then press F10 to boot.
    Tested on Linux Mint 17.3 Xfce, elementary OS Freya and Ubuntu 16.04

    Instability (Random hangs)
    I expect you should update the kernel. Skylake support maybe?
    Experienced on elementary OS Freya, not tested a new kernel on that OS. Ubuntu 16.04, with a much newer kernel, is perfectly fine

    Scaling (4K support)
    Ubuntu 16.04 - System Settings -> Displays -> Scale for menus and title bars - Adjust to taste (2-2.5 seems good – I use 2.12 or 2.0)
    In my experience, Unity does the absolute best job of scaling for 4k. Next would be Cinnamon, or KDE.

    Wireless network card not working

    To fix this (at least partially), do the following:
    Code:
    echo "options asus_nb_wmi wapf=4" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/asus_nb_wmi.conf
    And restart.
    Wifi should now work.
    But the Fn+F2 toggle will still not change anything yet.

    Try the following to fix that.
    Edit /etc/default/grub
    Code:
    sudo nano /etc/default/grub
    Change
    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash"
    to
    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi_osi="
    Save and exit, then run
    Code:
    sudo update-grub
    and reboot.

    Your Airplane Mode key should now function correctly.
    Wired connection also works after this

    Brightness keys not working
    If you have already fixed the network card issue, the screen brightness button should now respond (though maybe not function yet).
    If you have not already done the network fix, do it now:
    Edit /etc/default/grub
    Code:
    sudo nano /etc/default/grub
    Change
    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash"
    to
    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi_osi="
    Run
    Code:
    sudo update-grub
    and reboot.

    At least in my case(Ubuntu 16.04), the brightness popup would now appear, but with no change in brightness. To fix this, do the following:
    Edit the grub config file:
    Code:
    sudo nano /etc/default/grub
    Add another boot option. So
    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi_osi="
    will now be
    Code:
    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi_osi= acpi_backlight=native"
    Save, exit, and update grub
    Code:
    sudo update-grub
    Restart computer.

    Viola! You may now change your brightness as expected!
    Last edited by william109; June 17th, 2016 at 05:25 AM. Reason: Formatting

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