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 * There are now VIA binary drivers available for 8.10/9.04 (26oct09) Version 86a-u904-50937. This driver is available under the Ubuntu 9.04 selection from VIA.

    * Note 1: Even though it is labeled 9.04 it does work for 8.10.

    * Note 2: RandR is working under 8.10 but fails under 9.04.

    * Note 3: This driver is recommended for both 8.10 and 9.04 as it brings improvements over previous drivers.

    * Some interesting things:

       * The latest via binary (5.74.33.86a-u904-50937.tgz) Works with 8.10 (Which is running a 2.6.27 kernel)

       * Reading this indicates inclusion of kernel frame buffer driver for 2.6.28
       ref: [[http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=via_nov_20&num=1]]

       * The same via binary (5.74.33.86a-u904-50937.tgz) Doesn't work with 8.10 (Which is running a 2.6.28 kernel)

       * Reports of VIA chips working (Unconfirmed) out of the box for Mandriva 2010 (Which is running a 2.6.31 kernel)
       ref: [[http://www.viaarena.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35944&page=16]]
 
       * Current openchrome.org status: Pending....
  * There are now VIA binary drivers available for Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.04 from the VIA Linux Portal.
    5.75.32.87a-u910-55689 for Ubuntu 9.10
    5.75.32.87a-u1004-55689 for Ubuntu 10.04
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== System Info ==
Machine specs and current state of working hardware:
[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/SystemInfo|HP2133 System Info]]		 == Default Install ==
Almost non-usable because of weak VIA Chrome9 videocard support in Ubuntu. Software rendering of UNR interface is painful. VIA Binaries must be used for a pleasant experience.
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== Notes for 9.10 ==
 * No VIA binaries available yet.
 * External monitor only works if connected at boot time.
 * Audio driver is flaky, sometimes fails to work at all, sometimes disappears after suspend or hibernate but comes back after reboot; when it starts it works fine though.
 * On a fresh install of kubuntu/karmic my wireless wasn't working. It may be related to this [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/karmic/+source/jockey/+bug/443185 | bug]]. I was able to get wlan working by going to '''Administration> hardware drivers''' and enable the Broadcom STA which then downloaded drivers e.g. I had to have a working wired connection to finish this. I had wireless working on reboot.
 * Since Karmic uses GRUB2 rather than GRUB to pass boot options, I had to edit /etc/default/grub to implement the CPU scaling fix mentioned above and add "osi=\"!Windows 2006\". The back-slashes are necessary to escape the quotations within the stanza. The full line now looks like this: {{{GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="acpi_osi=\"!Windows 2006\" quiet splash"}}}		 == User Related Comments (Some issues may be resolved) ==
There are minor problems with non-working mic, unstable falling into suspend and wi-fi not always waking up after resume.
Known issues:
 * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/netbook-remix/+bug/358793|358793]] - UNR jaunty: Slow menu interface, high CPU load (workaround by using traditional menus: Preferences-> Switch Desktop Mode. However, this will turn Ubuntu Netbook Remix into an ordinary Ubuntu Desktop).
 * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/365688|365688]] - Mic doesn't work in jaunty for VIA VT1708 High Definition Audio
 * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/233920|233920]] - Sleep on lid close work only 1 time
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== Notes for 9.04 ==
 * Smooth install with xubuntu 9.04 alternate cd. (au hp2133)
 * Most hardware detected and working out of the box. (au hp2133)
 * VIA binary video drivers (26oct09) released. RandR NOT working.
 * When using Openchrome, vga out doesn't work.
 * Webcam issues (ok in Cheese, Fails in other applications)		 Fix available for issues:
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== Notes for 8.10 ==
(Currently the only version with Latest VIA Binaries fully working)
 * Successful install with xforcevesa option.
 * VIA binary video drivers (26oct09) Released. RandR IS working.
 * Reference material for 8.10 xorg.conf configuration: /DisplayConfig810
 * Webcam issues (ok in Cheese, Fails in other applications)		  * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/359291|359291]] - Broadcom wi-fi card doesn't work after suspend/hibernate
 * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/355918|355918]] - resolution problem starting X with the wlan network controler activated - Fixed in Karmic Koala in openchrome 1:0.2.903+svn758-0ubuntu1
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== Notes for 8.04 LTS ==
 * Successful install with xforcevesa option.
 * Wireless NIC '''(works fine with ndiswrapper, and with the new Broadcom STA driver)'''
  * Native kernel driver b43.ko doesn't work (misses PIO support according to the logs)
  * b43.ko prevents machine from suspending by crashing
  * Quick fix to disable the problematic driver: echo 'blacklist b43' | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
 * Correct audio driver not available (ADI SoundMax AD1984A)
  * Headphone jack detection doesn't work '''(fixed with ALSA 1.0.17)'''
  * Microphone jack and internal microphone not recognized '''(fixed with ALSA 1.0.17)'''
 * Webcam issues (ok in Cheese, Fails in other applications)		 [Dirk-Heine Hofstede] I installed it at my HP mini-note 2133, and except that the UNR interface reacts slow ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-openchrome/+bug/358793|workaround available]]) I didn't encounter any problems so far. My wi-fi card just ran normal and made connection again after I woke my mini up(I have done this only once yet). I didn't use the build in microphone yet, so I can't say anything about that.
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[Dipock Das] I also installed it on my HP mini-note 2133 and did not have any problems. The WIFI runs fine even after suspend/hibernate.
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== How-To: Installing Ubuntu 9.10 from CD on the HP 2133 Mini-Note ==
[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/Karmic|HP2133 Install 9.10]]


== How-To: Installing XUbuntu 9.04 from CD on the HP 2133 Mini-Note ==
[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/Jaunty|HP2133 Install 9.04]]

== How-To: Installing Ubuntu 8.10 from USB/SD Card on the HP 2133 Mini-Note ==
[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/Intrepid|HP2133 Install 8.10]]
 * To install 8.10 VIA binaries (26oct09) Version 86a-u904-50937. Please see [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/Jaunty|Jaunty VIA binary setup]]. When finished edit xorg.conf and ENABLE RandR.

Older:
 * How to on compiling VIA Unified 2D/DRM driver source version 86a-50283 (21Aug09) for 8.10 [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/CompileSourceHowTo|CompileSourceHowTo]]
 * VIA has released version 85a-44597 (02Dec08) binary driver for Ubuntu 8.10 which adds support for video output to an external lcd. Please see /DisplayConfig810 for a full description of how to use the drivers.


== How-To: Installing Ubuntu LTS 8.04 from CD on the HP 2133 Mini-Note ==
[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133/Hardy|HP2133 Install 8.04]]



== Helpful Links ==
 * [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=749693|HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC thread from Ubuntu Forums]]
 Without this I would never have been able to get my Mini-Note up and running. Most of the tricks in the Installation How-To come from the talented folks in that thread. Thank you.
 * [[http://linux.via.com.tw/support/downloadFiles.action|VIA Graphics Driver Download Page]]
 * Correct [[attachment:xorg.conf]] File
 * [[attachment:alsa-driver-1.0.16_linux-headers-2.6.24-16-generic-1_i386.deb]] Modified ALSA Sound Driver
 * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy/+source/linux/+bug/177076|Hardy CPU Scaling Bug]]
 * [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx/Feisty_No-Fluff|WiFi Driver with ndiswrapper]]
 * Information about the new linux Driver released by Broadcom. I've verified it working consistently with the 4GB SSD version [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=880218]]
 * [[http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3687084&swItem=ob-60382-1&prodNameId=3687085&swEnvOID=2020&swLang=8&taskId=135&mode=4&idx=0|HP 2133 Mini-Note PC - SLED 10.1 Source RPMs]]

== Other links (not necessarily from Ubuntu community or HP) ==
 * Ubuntu [[http://forums.mininoteuser.com/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=3694fe1bf12fe8e44ab59258baa45865|forum]] on Mini-Note user site. Includes pre-packaged Mini-note specific Minbuntu
 * 'Other' Linux [[http://www.hp2133guide.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=8&sid=5d5c6b315ab9566a5e193b2d4bbf28b0|forum]] at HP 2133 Guide
 * Liliputing posts on [[http://www.liliputing.com/search/label/minbuntu|Minbuntu]] and [[http://www.liliputing.com/search/label/ubuntu|Ubuntu]] (NB this site includes other machines besides Mini-note such as EEE PC)
 * Gentoo [[http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/HP_2133|HP 2133 hardware Howto]] -- This includes some notes on running the 3D driver on a non-Ubuntu system. These should be pretty generic and apply to a lot of distros. Also, there are instructions for countering the recent xorg-server-1.5/openchrome breakage that may be applied to Ubuntu with some work.

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CategoryLaptop		 [lean-mini] I updated my Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Karmic Koala to 9.10, the update ran alone, and why in a moment I switched off the wifi, data was saved and reconnect everything was running fine.
While at first the touchpad was a little stuck, restarting solved the little problem. Although in the beginning you could hear the sound of drums, then do not reproduced sound. Just an update with the manager and reboot for this to be solved (or at least it happened to me, not if related). Everything is working well. More info http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1312633&highlight=2133
  • Contact: HP2133 Contact Needed
  • Make: Hewlett-Packard
  • Brand: Mini-Note
  • Model: 2133

  • Website: HP 2133 Mini-Note


Current Issues/News

  • There are now VIA binary drivers available for Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.04 from the VIA Linux Portal.
    • 5.75.32.87a-u910-55689 for Ubuntu 9.10 5.75.32.87a-u1004-55689 for Ubuntu 10.04
  • Install/Boot may fail (Screen corruption followed by lock up) with the latest BIOS versions. It may be necessary to re-flash the BIOS with an earlier version (download these from the HP website). (Recommend F.04).

Notes for all Versions of Ubuntu

Unless otherwise stated, all versions of Ubuntu require application of the HP2133 CPU Scaling Fix

If you install from USB pen drive you may have problems mounting USB pen drives after install.
See this thread for more information on how to correct the problem: Fix USB mounting

Default Install

Almost non-usable because of weak VIA Chrome9 videocard support in Ubuntu. Software rendering of UNR interface is painful. VIA Binaries must be used for a pleasant experience.

There are minor problems with non-working mic, unstable falling into suspend and wi-fi not always waking up after resume. Known issues:

  • 358793 - UNR jaunty: Slow menu interface, high CPU load (workaround by using traditional menus: Preferences-> Switch Desktop Mode. However, this will turn Ubuntu Netbook Remix into an ordinary Ubuntu Desktop).

  • 365688 - Mic doesn't work in jaunty for VIA VT1708 High Definition Audio

  • 233920 - Sleep on lid close work only 1 time

Fix available for issues:

  • 359291 - Broadcom wi-fi card doesn't work after suspend/hibernate

  • 355918 - resolution problem starting X with the wlan network controler activated - Fixed in Karmic Koala in openchrome 1:0.2.903+svn758-0ubuntu1

[Dirk-Heine Hofstede] I installed it at my HP mini-note 2133, and except that the UNR interface reacts slow (workaround available) I didn't encounter any problems so far. My wi-fi card just ran normal and made connection again after I woke my mini up(I have done this only once yet). I didn't use the build in microphone yet, so I can't say anything about that.

[Dipock Das] I also installed it on my HP mini-note 2133 and did not have any problems. The WIFI runs fine even after suspend/hibernate.

[lean-mini] I updated my Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Karmic Koala to 9.10, the update ran alone, and why in a moment I switched off the wifi, data was saved and reconnect everything was running fine. While at first the touchpad was a little stuck, restarting solved the little problem. Although in the beginning you could hear the sound of drums, then do not reproduced sound. Just an update with the manager and reboot for this to be solved (or at least it happened to me, not if related). Everything is working well. More info http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1312633&highlight=2133

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