LiveCD Installation
Lucid Lynx
Works well out of the box ! With Desktop Effects !
Intrepid Ibex
Works well out of the box ! With Desktop Effects !
Hardy Heron
Works well out of the box ! With Desktop Effects !
Gutsy Gibbon
Works well out of the box !
Video card is blacklisted for Desktop Effects but can be actived, see next section Post-install.
Feisty Fawn
SOLUTION for `/bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off'
Use alternate install CD -- no error at all, when using it: http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-alternate-i386.iso
Or, if you still want graphics-based install (sorry for you -- see below why), at the prompt after error enter:
(initramfs) modprobe piix (initramfs) exit
And continue booting from LiveCD.
Failed to start X
The X will fail to start because of the new video card. * Use alternate installation CD http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-alternate-i386.iso
Alternate CD Installation
Lucid Lynx
Installation not working (32 bit), black screen after first selection menu. Workaround known from Jaunty Jackalope not working anymore.
Jaunty Jackalope
Installation not working (32 bit), black screen after first selection menu. Workaround: in the extended boot options (F6) add fb=false
Post-install
Gutsy Gibbon
Compiz
* Video card is blacklisted because XV output causes problem with driver xserver-xorg-video-intel-2.1. * You can disable XV for most of the gstreamer video players
gstreamer-properties
In Video tab, choose "X Window System No Xv" for default output plugin
* You can now remove your card from the blacklist, by adding a # at the beginning of the line with intel 965
sudo gedit /usr/bin/compiz # blacklist based on the pci ids # See http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/Hardware/Blacklist for details T=" 1002:5954 1002:5854 1002:5955" # ati rs480 T="$T 1002:4153" # ATI Rv350 T="$T 8086:2982 8086:2992 8086:29a2 8086:2a02 8086:2a12" # intel 965 T="$T 8086:2972" # i965 (x3000) T="$T 1002:3152 1002:3150 1002:5462 1002:5653 " # ati X300 X600,X600 X700 BLACKLIST_PCIIDS="$T" unset T
* Start effects !
Feisty
Intel X3100 Video
Custom-compiled kernel needed with /dev/agpgart support:
apt-get install linux-kernel build-essential libncurses5-dev kernel-package cd /usr/src tar --bzip2 -xvf linux-source-2.6.20.tar.bz2 ln -s linux-source-2.6.20 linux cd linux make menuconfig Linux Kernel Configuration: Device Drivers: Character devices: <*> /dev/agpgart (AGP Support) < > ALI chipset support < > ATI chipset support < > AMD Irongate, 761, and 762 chipset support < > AMD Opteron/Athlon64 on-CPU GART support <*> Intel 440LX/BX/GX, I8xx and E7x05 chipset support < > NVIDIA nForce/nForce2 chipset support <...>
make-kpkg ended with error for me
make-kpkg kernel_image kernel_headers
if it fails for you, use these commands:
make make install modules_install # point your /boot/grub/grub.conf to the new kernel
Download xserver-xorg-video-intel_2.1.0-1ubuntu1_i386.deb from http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=37549&d=1183829057 NOTE: you will need to login into ubuntuforums!
dpkg --force-all -i xserver-xorg-video-intel_2.1.0-1ubuntu1_i386.deb
Substitute /etc/X11/xorg.conf with correct driver string:
vim /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Section "Device"
Identifier "Video Card"
Driver "intel" BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
EndSectionReboot your system, and you will get nice GNOME login screen (gdm).
DVD/R+W Device
Doesn't work by default. You have to write in your /etc/rc.local
modprobe piix
Touchpad deactivated on typing
By default it isn't deactivated while typing. You have to do some things first.
edit your /etx/X11/xorg.config:
search for the following section
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Synaptics Touchpad"
...
End Sectionand add the following line
Option "SHMConfig" "1"
then restart X and you can edit the preferences of the touchpad with gsynaptics, qsynaptics or ksynaptics.
System Info
bios-version:68DDU Ver. F.06 system-manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard system-product-name:HP Compaq 6710b (GB891EA#ABB) system-version:F.06
Hardware details
|
in Feisty |
in Gutsy |
in Hardy |
in Intrepid |
Installation works? |
Alternate CD |
Yes! |
Yes! |
Yes! |
Hardware Information |
HP GB891EA#ABB Business Notebook with Corporate Package
6710b Series Notebook
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0Ghz 4MB cache 800Mhz FSB
Mobile Intel 965GM Express Chipset
1024MB DDR2-667 SO-Dimm
160GB SATA 5400rpm HDD
DVD+-RW SuperMulti Double Layer writer
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 up to 384MB shared graphics
Intel 802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN (ipw3945)
Bluetooth
56k modem
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Fingerprint reader & TPMScreen & Monitors |
|||||||
Device |
Works in? |
|
Bug # |
||||
Feisty |
Gutsy |
Hardy |
Intrepid |
Karmic |
Lucid |
|
|
Screen |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Correct resolution? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Correct refresh rate? |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
|
yes |
|
3D Acceleration |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
External monitor works? |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
|
yes |
|
External monitor - mirrors |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
|
yes |
|
External monitor - extend desktop |
Untested |
Untested |
doesn't work |
yes |
|
yes |
|
Power Management |
|||||||
Battery detected? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Hibernates? |
yes, but kde power manager has problems |
Untested |
yes |
|
|
|
|
Sleep |
no keyboard&mouse after wakeup |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes(2) |
(2)sometimes no graphics after wakeup, use old 2.6.31-21 kernel |
Dim monitor on battery |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Blank monitor on inactivity |
yes |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
Lid Close |
yes |
yes(1) |
yes(1) |
|
yes |
yes(1,2) |
(1)https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acpid/+bug/157691 (workaround: echo 7 > /proc/acpi/video/*/DOS) <br>(2) no crashed with old 2.6.31-21 kernel |
Cpu frequency scaling |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes(1) |
(1)less fan with old 2.6.31-21 kernel? |
Sound |
|||||||
Sound works? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Correct volume? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Hardware volume switch |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
|
Headphone jack |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Mic jack |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
after unmuting capture |
Internal Mic |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
|
yes |
yes |
after unmuting capture |
Networking |
|||||||
Wired NIC |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Wireless NIC |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
PCMCIA NIC |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
Firewire |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
Bluetooth |
yes |
yes, with configuration |
yes |
|
|
|
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bluez-gnome/+bug/138356 |
Modem |
Untested |
Untested |
no |
|
|
|
|
Infrared |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
Touchpad & Mice |
|||||||
Touchpad |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Touchpad - Doubletap = double click |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Touchpad - Scroll down side |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Touchpad - turned off while typing |
yes, with configuration |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
External mouse - USB |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
External mouse - Serial |
Untested |
N/A |
No serial port available |
|
|
|
|
Docking Station/Port Replicator |
|||||||
AC through replicator |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
|
|
|
|
USB |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
|
|
|
|
Serial |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
Parallel |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
External Monitor - VGA |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
|
|
|
|
Modem |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
NIC |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
|
|
|
|
PS/2 |
Untested |
Untested |
yes |
|
|
|
|
Additional Hardware |
|||||||
Fingerprint reader |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
yes(1) |
|
CD/DVD drive |
yes, with modprobe piix |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
PCMCIA cards |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
Parallel Ports |
Untested |
Untested |
|
|
|
|
|
Card reader(s) |
yes |
yes |
|
yes |
yes |
|
|
Function and other keys |
||||||||
Fn key |
Operation |
Keycode |
Works in? |
Bug # |
||||
Feisty |
Gutsy |
Hardy |
Intrepid |
Karmic |
||||
+ Space |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ Esc |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F1 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F2 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F3 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F4 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F5 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F6 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F7 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F8 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F9 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F10 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F11 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ F12 |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ ArrowUp |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
|
+ PgUp |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
+ PgDown |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
|
yes |
yes |
|
Other special keys |
||||||||
Key |
Operation |
Keycode |
Works? |
Bug # |
||||
Feisty |
Gutsy |
Hardy |
Intrepid |
Karmic |
||||
info |
|
|
yes |
Untested |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
wlan |
|
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
presentation |
|
|
Untested |
Untested |
nothing happens |
yes |
nothing happens |
|
mute |
|
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
volume |
|
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
battery |
|
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
brightness up |
|
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
brightness down |
|
|
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Notes
External Links
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