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Test Configuration: 1.4Ghz Core 2 Duo; 2G RAM, Intel integrated Graphics card, Bluetooth, no webcam | Test Configuration: 1.4Ghz Core 2 Duo; 2G RAM, Intel integrated Graphics card, Bluetooth, no webcam | ||
=Hardware= | =Hardware= | ||
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| '''Device''' || '''Status''' || '''Modules''' | | '''Device''' || '''Status''' || '''Modules''' | ||
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− | | Intel GM965/GL960 Onboard Graphics|| style="color:green" | '''Working''' || xf86-video-intel | + | | Intel GM965/GL960 Onboard Graphics|| style="color:green" | '''Working''' || xf86-video-intel |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS|| style="color:green" | '''Working''' || Nouveau | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Ethernet ||style="color: | + | | Ethernet ||style="color:green" | '''Working''' || b44 |
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| Wireless || style="color:green" | '''Working''' || iwl3945 | | Wireless || style="color:green" | '''Working''' || iwl3945 | ||
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#Install xorg <pre>pacman -S xorg</pre> | #Install xorg <pre>pacman -S xorg</pre> | ||
#Install Synaptic Mouse Driver <pre>pacman -S xf86-input-synaptics</pre> | #Install Synaptic Mouse Driver <pre>pacman -S xf86-input-synaptics</pre> | ||
− | The new xorg auto-configuration (starting without an xorg.conf file) worked fine for me. In fact, none of the recommended methods of generating a usable starting xorg.conf file worked for me. So try the easy route and just "startx." Note that CTRL-ALT-BACKSPACE is disabled by default in the latest Xorg, so if you | + | The new xorg auto-configuration (starting without an xorg.conf file) worked fine for me. In fact, none of the recommended methods of generating a usable starting xorg.conf file worked for me. So try the easy route and just "startx." Note that CTRL-ALT-BACKSPACE is disabled by default in the latest Xorg, so if you do not have a window manager installed, you might need to use CTRL-ALT-F1 to get back to a console to CTRL-C kill Xorg manually. |
===Touchpad=== | ===Touchpad=== | ||
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= Modem = | = Modem = | ||
Untested for me, but this may work for you: | Untested for me, but this may work for you: | ||
− | You need [ | + | You need [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=7724 hsfmodem] package from AUR in order to get modem working. After you install that package you need to: |
#Run <code>hsfconfig</code> as root to build the module and initialise the modem. A reboot is required before the modem can be initialised. Run <code>hsfconfig</code> again after reboot. | #Run <code>hsfconfig</code> as root to build the module and initialise the modem. A reboot is required before the modem can be initialised. Run <code>hsfconfig</code> again after reboot. | ||
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= Webcam = | = Webcam = | ||
− | I | + | I do not have one, but you may need the uvcvideo module (someone confirm this) |
# modprobe uvcvideo | # modprobe uvcvideo | ||
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= Mediakeys = | = Mediakeys = | ||
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Get xbindkeys from [extra]: | Get xbindkeys from [extra]: | ||
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* [[ALSA]] | * [[ALSA]] | ||
* [[OSS]] | * [[OSS]] | ||
− | * [http://forums.opensuse.org/archives/sls-archives/archives-suse-linux/archives-hardware-support/archives-notebooks/382722-dell-vostro1400-hda-intel-no-sound.html#post1798954 for "model=stack3" in /etc/modprobe.conf - OpenSuse Forum] | + | * [http://forums.opensuse.org/archives/sls-archives/archives-suse-linux/archives-hardware-support/archives-notebooks/382722-dell-vostro1400-hda-intel-no-sound.html#post1798954 for "model=stack3" in /etc/modprobe.d/modprobe.conf - OpenSuse Forum] |
− | * [http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/Dell_Inspiron_1525 for "model=dell-bios" in /etc/modprobe.conf - Gentoo Wiki] | + | * [http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/Dell_Inspiron_1525 for "model=dell-bios" in /etc/modprobe.d/modprobe.conf - Gentoo Wiki] |
Video: | Video: | ||
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Webcam: | Webcam: | ||
* [[Webcam_Setup|Webcam Setup]] | * [[Webcam_Setup|Webcam Setup]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:51, 23 April 2012
Test Configuration: 1.4Ghz Core 2 Duo; 2G RAM, Intel integrated Graphics card, Bluetooth, no webcam
Contents
Hardware
Device | Status | Modules |
Intel GM965/GL960 Onboard Graphics | Working | xf86-video-intel |
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS | Working | Nouveau |
Ethernet | Working | b44 |
Wireless | Working | iwl3945 |
Audio | Working | snd_hda_intel |
Modem | Untested | |
Card Reader | Working |
Problems
No problems noted after a few days of use.
Installation
- Use the standard Arch installation disc (I used archlinux-2009.02-core-i686.iso). Note that the FULL install disk (with "core" in the name instead of "ftp", approx. 320MB) has the necessary drivers to install wireless networking for the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 card. You can use the "ftp" install disc if you will be installing the base system over wired ethernet.)
- Follow the Beginners_Guide
Xorg
Xorg 7.4
- Install xorg
pacman -S xorg
- Install Synaptic Mouse Driver
pacman -S xf86-input-synaptics
The new xorg auto-configuration (starting without an xorg.conf file) worked fine for me. In fact, none of the recommended methods of generating a usable starting xorg.conf file worked for me. So try the easy route and just "startx." Note that CTRL-ALT-BACKSPACE is disabled by default in the latest Xorg, so if you do not have a window manager installed, you might need to use CTRL-ALT-F1 to get back to a console to CTRL-C kill Xorg manually.
Touchpad
The default synaptics configuration is set up for two finger vertical scroll and one-tap click, which works well for me. See Touchpad_Synaptics for more info.
Wireless
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945
One source of helpful information about your hardware is the Arch package 'hwd' Install with:
pacman -S hwd
If your hwd -s shows this:
Network : PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network Connection module: iwl3945
You are required to get iwlwifi-3945-ucode out of [core].
# pacman -S iwlwifi-3945-ucode
This package is also available [core-devel] on the 2009.02 installer CD.
Then add iwl3945 to your MODULES array in /etc/rc.conf
MODULES=( ... iwl3945 ... )
If your hwd -s shows another wireless card, search the Arch wiki for information or see the Wireless Startup Guide.
Wicd
Wicd is a network manager which allows you to connect to wireless networks very easily, you can follow this wiki page Wicd
Suspend/Hibernate
Still untested, but the following is pasted in from a page about the Dell Inspirion 1521:
- Suspend and Hibernate works with pm-utils
- Also works by issuing
echo mem > /sys/power/state
Adjust Brightness
Adjust normally with the FN Keys if your using the kernel 2.6.24 or greater
Modem
Untested for me, but this may work for you: You need hsfmodem package from AUR in order to get modem working. After you install that package you need to:
- Run
hsfconfig
as root to build the module and initialise the modem. A reboot is required before the modem can be initialised. Runhsfconfig
again after reboot. - The modules are automatically loaded and a
/dev/modem
symlink is setup for use with the modem. Now use wvdial or other dialer programs to connect to the internet.
I didn't test dialing, however I could see the modem device in /dev.
Webcam
I do not have one, but you may need the uvcvideo module (someone confirm this)
# modprobe uvcvideo
Add it to your /etc/rc.conf
modules line. More information can be found in Webcam_Setup wiki entry.
For more information see the Webcam_Setup page.
USB, SD card slot, Ethernet, Firewire, VGA, S-video
All work out of the box.
Mediakeys
Get xbindkeys from [extra]:
# pacman -S xbindkeys
Add 'xbindkeys &' in $HOME/.xinitrc right before your window manager is executed.
Create $HOME/.xbindkeysrc file with:
"amixer set Master 5+ unmute" XF86AudioRaiseVolume "amixer set Master 5- unmute" XF86AudioLowerVolume "amixer set 'Master' toggle" XF86AudioMute #"audioplayer -next" # XF86AudioNext #"audioplayer -pause" # XF86AudioPlay #"audioplayer -stop" # XF86AudioStop #"audioplayer -previous" # XF86AudioPrev
SD Card Reader
Works out of the box. I do this to mount:
sudo mkdir /mnt/scard sudo mount -t vfat /dev/mmcblk0p1 /mnt/sdcard
References
Audio:
- ALSA
- OSS
- for "model=stack3" in /etc/modprobe.d/modprobe.conf - OpenSuse Forum
- for "model=dell-bios" in /etc/modprobe.d/modprobe.conf - Gentoo Wiki
Video:
- Xorg
- Xorg input hotplugging
- Dell laptop displays with 1280×800 as WXGA
- for Xorg.conf without autodetect
- GRUB: Framebuffer Resolution
Keyboard & Synaptics:
Wireless:
Webcam: