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[edit] Summary

The Dell XPS M1530 works almost out of the box, just like its little brother de Dell XPS M1330.

[edit] Works

• Video:
  • nvidia
  • nv
• Sound

 When using Kernel 2.6.25.4-1 you have to add the String "options snd_hda_intel model=dell-3stack"
 to a new file in /etc/modprobe.d/ (e.g. /etc/modprobe.d/dellsound)

• Touchpad Synaptics

 It's an ALPS touchpad
 To get it working correct you have to add "i8042.nomux=1" to your kernel (in the /boot/grub/menu.lst)
 (kernel /vmlinuz26 root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/cf732cd7-6dd2-c6fa086eb765 ro i8042.nomux=1)
 

• Ethernet:

 Must use the last kernel. "Arch 2007.8-2 Dont Panic" default kernel wont work.

• Wi-fi:

 Works out of the box with current kernel. With the 2007.8-2 ISO you need the iwlwifi ipw4965 package.

• Bluetooth:

 Need to install bluez (details to come)

• Multimedia keys

 Havent managed to get them to work after a reboot (didnt spent much time either. details to come)

• Remote

 Same as multimedia keys. Works. Tested, but no permanent configuration found yet.

• Webcam:

 Works with UVC (linux-uvc-svn)

• Internal microphone (digital mic)

 Cant get it to work yet. There is a patch from Dell for Ubuntu kernel.

• External microphone (mic in)

 Cant get it to work either, at least not loud enough and stable enough.

• External VGA output

 Works

• USB

 Works

• DVD-RW

 Works

• Memory Sticks Reader / SD cards / MMC

 (Works)
 MemoryStick PRO Duo won't work

• Fingerprint reader

 Works with thinkfinger

[edit] Not tested

• HDMI
• Firewire 1394