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Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-06-14T18:55:00Z

CnlPepper:

<code><pre>
Tested using a Thinkpad 600e model 2645-5BT
</pre></code>

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

:1.  Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
:2.  You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
:3.  Insert and boot the live CD.
:4.  When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6. A line of text should appear below the menu.
:5.  Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears:
<code><pre>acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317</pre></code>
:6.  Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing. Occasionally the install CD has issues with some, lesser supported wireless cards.

== Configuration ==

When you boot into the installed version of Ubuntu for the first time you will find that a number of items have been either incorrectly configured or have been configured sub-optimally. The following configuration settings will fix or improve the performace of unbunt of the Thinkpad 600e.

=== Audio ===

When Ubuntu is first installed you will find that the audio output of the laptop does not work. This is due to the linux kernel mis-detecting the 600e's audio chip. To get the audio working it is necessary to blacklist the incorrect audio modules. Using a text editor running as root perform the following modifications to the system configuration files (this can be done using the nano text editor by typing '''''sudo nano''''' into the terminal, followed by the appropriate filename). It is recommended you back up the originals incase of mistakes.

:1.  Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

:2.  Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

:3.  Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:
<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

After rebooting (or manually restarting the modules if you know how) the Thinkpad's audio should be fully functional.

(http://www.mueller.ch.vu/misc/tp600e_en.html)

=== Video ===

By default the xserver graphics modes will be set to a 24 bit colour depth. As the neomagic card in th 600e does not support hardware acceleration in 24 bit mode the performance of the graphics will be very poor (jerky windows, poor video playback). By changing the default colour depth to 16 bit, which is supported by hardware acceleration, you can obtain a significant increase in graphics performance. To modify the default graphics colour depth open up the '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''''' in a text editor as root and locate the section of the file labelled '''"Screen"'''. In this section will be the command,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 24</pre></code>
Change this to read,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 16</pre></code>

To allow the successful playback of DVDs (ie achieve good frame rates) a second modification to the xserver configuration is required. To obatin a decent rate of DVD playback you need to tell the xserver how much menory it can allocate to perform video overlay. To do this find the section labelled '''"Device"''' and a add a line containing,
<code><pre>Option "OverlayMem" "829440"</pre></code>

The xserver will need to be restarted fo these modifications to take effect (either via reboot or by manually restarting the server)

=== Wireless ===

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

=== Power Settings ===

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm.

nano -w /etc/modprobe.d/power

add the following bit of code to the new file:

options apm power_off=1 realmode_power_off=1

(http://www.blog.savant.be/linux/ubuntu-610-edgy-on-a-thinkpad-600e-2645-57u/15/)

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

medibuntu

[[Category:Ubuntu]] [[Category:600E]]

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-29T00:40:07Z

CnlPepper:

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-29T00:31:57Z

CnlPepper:

<code><pre>
Tested using a Thinkpad 600e model 2645-5BT
</pre></code>

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

:1.  Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
:2.  You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
:3.  Insert and boot the live CD.
:4.  When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6. A line of text should appear below the menu.
:5.  Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears:
<code><pre>acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317</pre></code>
:6.  Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing. Occasionally the install CD has issues with some, lesser supported wireless cards.

== Configuration ==

When you boot into the installed version of Ubuntu for the first time you will find that a number of items have been either incorrectly configured or have been configured sub-optimally. The following configuration settings will fix or improve the performace of unbunt of the Thinkpad 600e.

=== Audio ===

When Ubuntu is first installed you will find that the audio output of the laptop does not work. This is due to the linux kernel mis-detecting the 600e's audio chip. To get the audio working it is necessary to blacklist the incorrect audio modules. Using a text editor running as root perform the following modifications to the system configuration files (this can be done using the nano text editor by typing '''''sudo nano''''' into the terminal, followed by the appropriate filename). It is recommended you back up the originals incase of mistakes.

:1.  Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

:2.  Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

:3.  Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:
<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

After rebooting (or manually restarting the modules if you know how) the Thinkpad's audio should be fully functional.

=== Video ===

By default the xserver graphics modes will be set to a 24 bit colour depth. As the neomagic card in th 600e does not support hardware acceleration in 24 bit mode the performance of the graphics will be very poor (jerky windows, poor video playback). By changing the default colour depth to 16 bit, which is supported by hardware acceleration, you can obtain a significant increase in graphics performance. To modify the default graphics colour depth open up the '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''''' in a text editor as root and locate the section of the file labelled '''"Screen"'''. In this section will be the command,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 24</pre></code>
Change this to read,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 16</pre></code>

To allow the successful playback of DVDs (ie achieve good frame rates) a second modification to the xserver configuration is required. To obatin a decent rate of DVD playback you need to tell the xserver how much menory it can allocate to perform video overlay. To do this find the section labelled '''"Device"''' and a add a line containing,
<code><pre>Option "OverlayMem" "829440"</pre></code>

The xserver will need to be restarted fo these modifications to take effect (either via reboot or by manually restarting the server)

=== Wireless ===

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

=== Power Settings ===

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm.

nano -w /etc/modprobe.d/power

add the following bit of code to the new file:

options apm power_off=1 realmode_power_off=1

(http://www.blog.savant.be/linux/ubuntu-610-edgy-on-a-thinkpad-600e-2645-57u/15/)

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

medibuntu

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-25T23:23:32Z

CnlPepper:

<code><pre>
Tested using a Thinkpad 600e model 2645-5BT
</pre></code>

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

:1.  Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
:2.  You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
:3.  Insert and boot the live CD.
:4.  When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6. A line of text should appear below the menu.
:5.  Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears:
<code><pre>acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317</pre></code>
:6.  Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing. Occasionally the install CD has issues with some, lesser supported wireless cards.

== Configuration ==

When you boot into the installed version of Ubuntu for the first time you will find that a number of items have been either incorrectly configured or have been configured sub-optimally. The following configuration settings will fix or improve the performace of unbunt of the Thinkpad 600e.

=== Audio ===

When Ubuntu is first installed you will find that the audio output of the laptop does not work. This is due to the linux kernel mis-detecting the 600e's audio chip. To get the audio working it is necessary to blacklist the incorrect audio modules. Using a text editor running as root perform the following modifications to the system configuration files (this can be done using the nano text editor by typing '''''sudo nano''''' into the terminal, followed by the appropriate filename). It is recommended you back up the originals incase of mistakes.

:1.  Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

:2.  Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

:3.  Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:
<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

After rebooting (or manually restarting the modules if you know how) the Thinkpad's audio should be fully functional.

=== Video ===

By default the xserver graphics modes will be set to a 24 bit colour depth. As the neomagic card in th 600e does not support hardware acceleration in 24 bit mode the performance of the graphics will be very poor (jerky windows, poor video playback). By changing the default colour depth to 16 bit, which is supported by hardware acceleration, you can obtain a significant increase in graphics performance. To modify the default graphics colour depth open up the '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''''' in a text editor as root and locate the section of the file labelled '''"Screen"'''. In this section will be the command,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 24</pre></code>
Change this to read,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 16</pre></code>

To allow the successful playback of DVDs (ie achieve good frame rates) a second modification to the xserver configuration is required. To obatin a decent rate of DVD playback you need to tell the xserver how much menory it can allocate to perform video overlay. To do this find the section labelled '''"Device"''' and a add a line containing,
<code><pre>Option "OverlayMem" "829440"</pre></code>

The xserver will need to be restarted fo these modifications to take effect (either via reboot or by manually restarting the server)

=== Wireless ===

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

=== Power Settings ===

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

medibuntu

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-25T23:22:39Z

CnlPepper:

<code><pre>
Tested using a Thinkpad 600e model 2645-5BT
</pre></code>

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

:1.  Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
:2.  You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
:3.  Insert and boot the live CD.
:4.  When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6. A line of text should appear below the menu.
:5.  Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears:
<code><pre>acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317</pre></code>
:6.  Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing. Occasionally the install CD has issues with some, lesser supported wireless cards.

== Configuration ==

When you boot into the installed version of Ubuntu for the first time you will find that a number of items have been either incorrectly configured or have been configured sub-optimally. The following configuration settings will fix or improve the performace of unbunt of the Thinkpad 600e.

=== Audio ===

When Ubuntu is first installed you will find that the audio output of the laptop does not work. This is due to the linux kernel mis-detecting the 600e's audio chip. To get the audio working it is necessary to blacklist the incorrect audio modules. Using a text editor running as root perform the following modifications to the system configuration files (this can be done using the nano text editor by typing '''''sudo nano''''' into the terminal, followed by the appropriate filename). It is recommended you back up the originals incase of mistakes.

:1.  Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

:2.  Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

:3.  Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:
<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

After rebooting (or manually restarting the modules if you know how) the Thinkpad's audio should be fully functional.

=== Video ===

By default the xserver graphics modes will be set to a 24 bit colour depth. As the neomagic card in th 600e does not support hardware acceleration in 24 bit mode the performance of the graphics will be very poor (jerky windows, poor video playback). By changing the default colour depth to 16 bit, which is supported by hardware acceleration, you can obtain a significant increase in graphics performance. To modify the default graphics colour depth open up the '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''''' in a text editor as root and locate the section of the file labelled '''"Screen"'''. In this section will be the command,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 24</pre><code>
Change this to read,
<code><pre>Defaultdepth 16</pre><code>

To allow the successful playback of DVDs (ie achieve good frame rates) a second modification to the xserver configuration is required. To obatin a decent rate of DVD playback you need to tell the xserver how much menory it can allocate to perform video overlay. To do this find the section labelled '''"Device"''' and a add a line containing,
<code><pre>Option "OverlayMem" "829440"</pre><code>

The xserver will need to be restarted fo these modifications to take effect (either via reboot or by manually restarting the server)

=== Wireless ===

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

=== Power Settings ===

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

medibuntu

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-25T23:09:58Z

CnlPepper:

<code><pre>
Tested using a Thinkpad 600e model 2645-5BT
</pre></code>

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

:1.  Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
:2.  You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
:3.  Insert and boot the live CD.
:4.  When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6. A line of text should appear below the menu.
:5.  Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears:
<code><pre>acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317</pre></code>
:6.  Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing. Occasionally the install CD has issues with some, lesser supported wireless cards.

== Configuration ==

When you boot into the installed version of Ubuntu for the first time you will find that a number of items have been either incorrectly configured or have been configured sub-optimally. The following configuration settings will fix or improve the performace of unbunt of the Thinkpad 600e.

=== Audio ===

When Ubuntu is first installed you will find that the audio output of the laptop does not work. This is due to the linux kernel mis-detecting the 600e's audio chip. To get the audio working it is necessary to blacklist the incorrect audio modules. Using a text editor running as root perform the following modifications to the system configuration files (this can be done using the nano text editor by typing '''''sudo nano''''' into the terminal, followed by the appropriate filename). It is recommended you back up the originals incase of mistakes.

:1.  Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

:2.  Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:
<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

:3.  Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:
<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

After rebooting (or manually restarting the modules if you know how) the Thinkpad's audio should be fully functional.

=== Video ===

By default the xserver graphics modes will be set to a 24 bit colour depth. As the neomagic card in th 600e does not support hardware acceleration in 24 bit mode the performance of the graphics will be very poor (jerky windows, poor video playback). By changing the default colour depth to 16 bit, which does support hardware acceleration, you can obtain a significant increase in graphics performance. To modify the default graphics colour depth login as root open up the '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'''''

To allow the successful playback of DVDs (ie achieve good frame rates) a second modification to the xserver configuration is required.

modify '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'''''

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

=== Wireless ===

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

=== Power Settings ===

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

medibuntu

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:47:10Z

CnlPepper:

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:41:34Z

CnlPepper:

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

# Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
# You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
# Insert and boot the live CD.
# When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6.
# Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears: <code><pre>acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317</pre></code>
# Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing.

== Configuring Audio ==

audio not detected properly, need to blacklist wrong modules

Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:

<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:

<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:

<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

add references to original article

== Configuring Video ==

kernel framebuffer option: vga=0x317

modify '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'''''

change default colour depth to 16 (neomagic card in 600e does not support HW accelerated 24bit which severly hampers performance - 16 runs very well but is not set by default)

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

== Wireless ==

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

== Configuring Power Settings ==

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:33:11Z

CnlPepper:

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

# Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
# You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
# Insert and boot the live CD.
# When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6.
# Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears: ''acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317''
# Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing.

== Configuring Audio ==

audio not detected properly, need to blacklist wrong modules

Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:

<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:

<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base''''' with the following:

<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

add references to original article

== Configuring Video ==

kernel framebuffer option: vga=0x317

modify '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'''''

change default colour depth to 16 (neomagic card in 600e does not support HW accelerated 24bit which severly hampers performance - 16 runs very well but is not set by default)

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

== Wireless ==

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

== Configuring Power Settings ==

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:30:51Z

CnlPepper:

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depend on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

# Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
# You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
# Insert and boot the live CD.
# When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6.
# Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears: ''acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317''
# Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia cards you normally have attached and try re-installing.

== Configuring Audio ==

audio not detected properly, need to blacklist wrong modules

Modify '''''/etc/modules''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:

<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

Modify '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''' by adding the following to the end of the file:

<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modules''''' with the following:

<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

add references to original article

== Configuring Video ==

kernel framebuffer option: vga=0x317

modify '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'''''

change default colour depth to 16 (neomagic card in 600e does not support HW accelerated 24bit which severly hampers performance - 16 runs very well but is not set by default)

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

== Wireless ==

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

== Configuring Power Settings ==

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:27:42Z

CnlPepper:

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the [[Xubuntu]] distribution is recommended, however this will depended on your requirements.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

Download the full live/install CD for your chosen distribution and burn it to a blank CD:

* Ubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Kubuntu - [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]
* Xubuntu - [http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/release/xubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso]

== Installing ==

# Make sure your Thinkpad's bios is flashed to the most recent version.
# You must disable quickboot in the bios (access by holding F1 while powering on the machine, do not release F1 until the bios screen appears).
# Insert and boot the live CD.
# When the live CD boot menu appears highlight the first option and press F6.
# Add the following linux kernel options to the end of the line of text that appears: ''acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off vga=0x317''
# Once the live CD has booted, double click on install icon on the desktop and follow the installation instructions.

If you find the installation hangs before finishing (leave at ''least'' 10 mins before declaring it hung!) then disconnect any cardbus/pcmcia card you normally have attached and try re-installing.

== Configuring Audio ==

audio not detected properly, need to blacklist wrong modules

Add the following to the end of '''''/etc/modules''''':

<code><pre>
snd-cs4236
snd-pcm-oss
snd-mixer-oss
snd-seq-oss
</pre></code>

Add the following to the end of '''''/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist''''':

<code><pre>
blacklist snd-cs46xx
blacklist cs46xx
blacklist snd-cs4231
blacklist snd-cs4232
</pre></code>

Replace the contents of '''''/etc/modules''''' with the following:

<code><pre>
# Alsa 0.9.X kernel modules' configuration file.

# ALSA portion
alias char-major-116 snd
# OSS/Free portion
alias char-major-14 soundcore

##
## IMPORTANT:
## You need to customise this section for your specific sound card(s)
## and then run `update-modules' command.
## Read alsa-driver's INSTALL file in /usr/share/doc for more info.
##
## ALSA portion
#alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4232
alias snd-card-0 snd-cs4236
# You have to specify every damm paramter to get it working:
options snd-cs4236 isapnp=0 cport=0x538 port=0x530 sb_port=0x220 fm_port=0x388 irq=5 dma1=1 dma2=0
## OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
alias sound-slot-1 snd-card-1
##

# OSS/Free portion - card #1
alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss
alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss
alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss

# Set this to the correct number of cards.
options snd cards_limit=1
</pre></code>

add references to original article

== Configuring Video ==

kernel framebuffer option: vga=0x317

modify '''''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'''''

change default colour depth to 16 (neomagic card in 600e does not support HW accelerated 24bit which severly hampers performance - 16 runs very well but is not set by default)

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

== Wireless ==

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

== Configuring Power Settings ==

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

== DVD Playback ==

totem-xine + libdvdcss2 + xine extra codecs = perfect

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:12:45Z

CnlPepper:

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:08:58Z

CnlPepper:

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T03:07:47Z

CnlPepper:

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T02:58:49Z

CnlPepper:

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T02:45:57Z

CnlPepper:

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the Xubuntu distribution is recommended, however this is not essential.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

''Please bare with me while I write this page, thanks. [[User:CnlPepper|CnlPepper]] 04:45, 22 May 2007 (CEST)''

== Downloading Install CDs ==

== Installing ==

insert live cd

when menu comes up select first option, press f6, add following options: acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off

install and choose options

disconnect any pcmcia cards before install if installer hangs for long (make sure you leave it at least 10 mins before panicing!)

== Wireless ==

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

== Configuring Audio ==

audio not detected properly, need to blacklist wrong modules

change 3 files

add references to original article

== Configuring Video ==

framebuffer: vga=0x317

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

== Configuring Power Settings ==

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T02:43:53Z

CnlPepper:

This page should help you with installing [[Ubuntu]]/[[Kubuntu]]/[[Xubuntu]] on your Thinkpad 600E. For decent performance the Xubuntu distribution is recommended, however this is not essential.

For this installation you will need have at least 256Mb of RAM installed in your Thinkpad.

== Downloading Install CDs ==

== Installing ==

insert live cd

when menu comes up select first option, press f6, add following options: acpi=off pci=noacpi pnpbios=off

install and choose options

disconnect any pcmcia cards before install if installer hangs for long (make sure you leave it at least 10 mins before panicing!)

== Wireless ==

see ubuntu forums if your particular card is undetected.

== Configuring Audio ==

audio not detected properly, need to blacklist wrong modules

change 3 files

add references to original article

== Configuring Video ==

framebuffer: vga=0x317

set 16 bit mode

Fix overlay for DVD playback

add to devices:
Option "OverlayMem" "829440"

== Configuring Power Settings ==

acpi needed to be disabled, need to use apm. I've not solved this so far or found other info. WIll update this section when I do.

For now select shutdown and just wait until HD stops then it is safe to power down.

Installing Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn on a ThinkPad 600E

2007-05-22T02:34:37Z

CnlPepper: <autosumm-new>

Installation instructions for the ThinkPad 600

2007-05-22T02:23:09Z

CnlPepper:

Specific installation notes for the ThinkPad {{600}}, {{600D}}, {{600E}} and {{600X}}.

==General Notes==
===Installation media===
The 600 series ThinkPads have a bootable CDROM drive, therefore the installation can be done by booting from an installation CD created by burning an ISO image. The BIOS should be set up to boot from CD before booting from the harddrive.

===Power Management===
For [[Power Management]] you can choose from APM or ACPI. Support for either system should be compiled in the kernel. According to [[How to make APM work]], APM is the suggested system for the 600E. In fact, the 600E came pre-installed with [[:Category:Windows|Windows]] and APM as power management system. However, the 600E is ACPI ready, as is stated on the IBM support website:

''"The ThinkPad 600E is ACPI ready. ACPI is not installed, but the system hardware supports ACPI. While ACPI shows a great deal of promise for the future, numerous problems affect the operation of ACPI on ThinkPad and other notebook systems. Therefore, the system comes with Windows 98 running in APM mode."''

[[Ibm-acpi]] supports the 600E as of version 0.11. Read [[How to make use of Power Management features]] for more information.

The 600E does not have a Phoenix NoteBIOS, therefore utilities like [[Tphdisk]] and [http://www.procyon.com/~pda/lphdisk/ lphdisk] can not be used to create a hibernation file for the [[Hibernation mode]]. It is suggested to use the DOS utility PS2.EXE.

===Internal modem===
The {{600E}} has a [[MWave_MDSP3780]] modem. The option CONFIG_MWAVE (under PCMCIA character devices) should be compiled in the kernel or as a loadable module.

===Sound===
The sound chip on the {{600E}} is a [[CS4239]]. On this Thinkpad model, the [[CS4610]] driver does not work, but the ISA interface ([http://www.alsa-project.org ALSA] driver: snd-cs4236) works quite well, if you get the chip configured and enabled. There are two ways to do that:
* Disable fast boot in the BIOS setup, and set up resources using the ps2 tool supplied with your thinkpad. These resource settings have to be passed to the module. See for example the WLUG link supplied below. Also, use the ps2 utility to make sure both audio and midi are enabled on your Thinkpad by using {{cmd|ps2 ? audio|>}} and {{cmd|ps2 ? midi|>}}. To enable, use {{cmd|ps2 audio enable|>}} and {{cmd|ps2 midi enable|>}}. It is also best to avoid any hardware detection utilities (e.g. discover and hotplug) to load the CS46xx driver.
* Use the PNPBIOS or ACPI-PnP implementation and a userspace setup script for automatic configuration like [[Script for configuring the CS4239 sound chip in PnP mode|this one]].

==Distro specific Instructions==
*{{Install|Ubuntu| 7.04 Feisty Fawn|600E}}
*{{Install|SUSE| Professional 9|600E}}
*{{Install|Xandros||600X}}
*{{Install|Fedora| Core 3|600X}}
*{{Install|Debian| Sarge (3.1)|600X}}

==External Sources==
===ThinkPad 600===
*[http://home.earthlink.net/~jmernstb/linux/tp600linux.html Mandrake 10.1 on a ThinkPad 600]
*[http://it.geocities.com/ircopit/linux.htm SUSE 7.2 on a ThinkPad 600]
*[http://koivunen.info/?q=node/41 Ubuntu 5.10 on a ThinkPad 600]
*[http://linuxonlaptop.de.vu/ SUSE 8.2 and Kanotix on a ThinkPad 600]
*[http://www.geocities.com/cnarph.rm/ibm600.html Fedora Core 3 on a ThinkPad 600]
*[http://www.krumeich.de/linux-on-tp600.html Alexander Krumeichs Red Hat 7.1 on a ThinkPad 600 page]
*[http://www.levien.com/tp600.html Raph Leviens Red Hat on a ThinkPad 600 page]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20030801190608/http://www.linux-services.net/sites/thinkpad-600_1.html Bernard Reissbergs Linux on a ThinkPad 600 page]
*[http://juhani.exdecfinland.org/~jaakonaho/openbsd.html OpenBSD on a ThinkPad 600]
*[http://ploticus.sourceforge.net/stevepages/thinkpad.html Steve Grubbs Red Hat 7.3 on a ThinkPad 600 page]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20040616014026/www.csse.monash.edu.au/~greg/linux.html Greg Watsons Linux on ThinkPad 600 page]
*[http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~jcl/linux/thinkpad_600.html John Langfords Linux on a ThinkPad 600 page]

===ThinkPad 600D===

===ThinkPad 600E===
*[http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-4BP6Q6.html?selectarea=SUPPORT&brand=root IBMs Guide to installing RedHat 6.0 on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://svr-www.eng.cam.ac.uk/~ajr/TP600Debian.html Debian on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://www.geocities.com/jleviaguirre1/linuxlaptop/ JosÃ© Luis Leviaguirres Red Hat 7.3 on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://condor.depaul.edu/~jkristof/debian-tp600e.html John Kristoffs Debian on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://www.blog.savant.be/linux/ubuntu-610-edgy-on-a-thinkpad-600e-2645-57u/15/ Jose Gonzalez's Ubuntu 6.10 on a Thinkpad 600e page]
*[http://linux-laptop.net/hosted/thinkpad600e-fc4.html Norman Lippincott Jr's Fedora Core 4 on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://pepper.linuxfocus.org/~guido/gentoo-tp600e/ Guido Sochers Gentoo on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://www.mainsheet.org/thinkpad600e/ Ben Brillats Linux on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://www.enderak.com/linux/thinkpad600/ Red Hat 7.3 on a ThinkPad 600/600E]
*[http://www.geocities.com/netmasta10bt/tp600e.html Red Hat 7.3 on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://www.physics.wustl.edu/~alford/thinkpad.html Marc Alfords Linux on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=04/03/30/1932230 Bryce Burgess' ThinkPad 600E article on Linux.com]
*[http://seedsforchange.org.uk/vcs/600e Mandrake 9.2 on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://tuxmobil.org/ibm_tp600.html FreeBSD on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://www.windclimber.net/linux/tp600e.pcgi IrDA and Serial configuration on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://home.comcast.net/~jyavner/TP600E/ Jonathan Yavners Linux on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://ken.bantoft.org/docs/linux/600e/ Ken Bantofts Slackware 6.1 on a ThinkPad 600E page]
*[http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/IBM_Thinkpad_600E_%282645-CBH%29 ArchLinux on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/answers/Hardware/Sound_on_the_Thinkpad_600E Sound on the ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://www.ibmlaptop.8k.com/ SUSE 9.0 on a ThinkPad 600E]
*[http://www.wlug.org.nz/ThinkpadNotes WLUG ThinkPad Notes (has info about sound)]

===ThinkPad 600X===
*[http://panopticon.csustan.edu/thood/tp600lnx.htm Thomas Hood's Debian on a ThinkPad 600X page]
*[http://web.qx.net/jonatha/thinkpad.html Jonathan Edwards Red Hat 6.1 on a Thinkpad 600X page]
*[http://www.io.com/~manoj/linux-tp600x/ Manoj Kasichainulas Red Hat 6.1/6.2 on a ThinkPad 600X page]
*[http://www.samiam.org/linux/600x.html Sam Tremholmes Fedora Core 3 on a ThinkPad 600X page]
*[http://www.xnfo.de/ibm/slackware_on_tp600x.html Slackware 9.1 on a ThinkPad 600X]
*[http://www.cs.unc.edu/~glotzer/thinkpad.html John Glotzers Red Hat 6.2 on a ThinkPad 600X page]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20040203012751/http://www.csun.edu/ws/cgu/linux-tp600x.htm Wayne Smith' Red Hat 7.1 on a ThinkPad 600X page]
*[http://de.geocities.com/verflixt64/Texte/novellsuse93ibm600x.html SUSE 9.3 on a ThinkPad 600X]
*[http://poldek.no-ip.info/600X Ubuntu 7.04 on a ThinkPad 600X]