Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130
This article covers the Arch Linux support for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130 laptop.
Installation
No special steps are needed during setup, everything (WiFi, Network, Modem) seemed to work from setup media so you can follow Installation guide as usual.
Hardware
Tested model 33588CG (BIOS H4ET92WW v2.52 04/18/2013) on Kernel 3.11.1 (stable) and Kernel 3.11.1 with CK1 patchset (linux-ck-ivybridge package from Unofficial user repositories/Repo-ck)
| Device | Working? (Yes/No) |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes (xf86-video-intel and intel-dri for 3D; KMS works too) |
| Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet (rev 07)) | Yes (module: r8169) |
| Wireless (Intel Wireless-N 2230 (rev c4)) | Yes (module: iwlwifi) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (module: bluetooth; use blueman for GUI) |
| Audio | Yes (module: snd_hda_intel) |
| Web Camera | Yes (test with skype or this command: mplayer tv:// -tv driver=v4l2 ) |
| Card Reader (Chicony) | Not Tested |
| Modem (Ericcson Modem) | Yes (using NetworkManager with modemmanager) |
Configuration
ClickPad & TrackPoint
The ClickPad works with the xf86-input-synaptic. TrackPoint and extra buttons seem to work too without any extra configuration needed.
Video
See Intel graphics and xrandr.
Ethernet
Works out of the box. Module: r8169
Wireless
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230N
Works out of the box. Module: iwlwifi
Ericsson H5321 gw Mobile Broadband modem
Works out of the box. Module: cdc_mbim
Tested working with networkmanager and modemmanager
Sound
Works out of the box. Module: snd-hda-intel
Webcam
Works out of the box. Tested using Skype or this command: mplayer tv:// -tv driver=v4l2
Power
Suspend and Hibernation works with systemd
Other
You can find more general ThinkPad Edge hardware related information on Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 page. The sections below provides information on what was tested to work
Hibernation & Suspend
Follow Power management#Power management guide.
ACPI / Fan control
Acpid works, just follow general guidelines. Follow instructions on ThinkPad Fan Control.
Plymouth
Plymouth provides a flicker-free graphical boot process. Seemed to work without problems.