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ATI Mobility Radeon X300

2007-01-29T21:01:51Z

Flyco889: /* Features */

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=== ATI Mobility Radeon X300 ===
This is an ATI video adapter

=== Features ===
* Chipset: ATI M22
* PCI ID: 1002:5460
* PCI Express x16
* 32 or 64MB GDDR1 on-chip video memory
* "HyperMemory": can use system memory for graphics processing - 128 or 256MB depending on driver version. The original driver came with 128MB HyperMemory, but if updated via IBM support/downloads HyperMemory can utilise up to 256MB. Also may depend on how much RAM contained in ThinkPad
* "PowerPlay 4.0" technology for dynamic engine clock, memory clock and core voltage, refresh rate reduction and thermal status reporting.
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See [http://www.ati.com/products/radeonx300/specs.html specifications] from ATI, as well as the [http://www.ati.com/products/embedded/mobilityradeonx300/M22-CSP64_Product_Snapshot.pdf "snapshot" data sheet] (referes to the 32MB on-chip, 128MB "HyperMemory" version).

=== X.org drivers ===

The X.org [[radeon]] driver works well and support 2D acceleration and some other functionality such as basic power amangement. In conjunction with the [[r300]] DRI driver, [[radeon]] also provides 3D acceleration (the latter is not yet stable). ATI provides [[fglrx]], a closed-source Linux-only alternative which adds some functionality such as TV output and advanced power amangement (but has its own stability issues).

==== ThinkPad LCD ====
Display on the internal LCD works as long as you set the monitor settings correct.

==== External VGA port ====
There are known problems. Both the [[radeon]] and [[fglrx]] drivers turn off the switching between internal and external port.

=====With the <tt>vesa</tt> driver=====
Using the [[vesa]] driver built into X.org, mode switching modes. However, this loses acceleration and some capabilities.

=====With the <tt>radeon</tt> driver=====
On-the-fly swiching doesn't work. To activate both ports in clone mode with a reasonable CRT refresh rate, use the following in {{path|/etc/X11/xorg.conf}}:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
VendorName "Videocard vendor"
BoardName "ATI Radeon Mobility X300"

Driver "radeon"
Option "DynamicClocks" "on"

Option "MergedFB" "on"
Option "MonitorLayout" "LVDS, CRT"
Option "CRT2Hsync" "50-75"
Option "CRT2VRefresh" "50-82"
EndSection

Note that without the <tt>MonitorLayout</tt> option, if the external monitor is connected when X starts then the LCD will be deactivated and you will need to restart X.

(Tested wth Fedora Core 4 on ThinkPad {{T43}}).

See also the related discussion about [[Additional options for the radeon driver]].

=====With the [[fglrx]] driver=====
On-the-fly works with <tt>aticonfig</tt> in the newest Drivers, see [[Fglrx#Display_Switching_.28Dynamic_Display_Management.29|Display Switching]]. Additionally, to use both ports there is the possibility to either have the monitor connected during X startup, or force activation of both ports by adding
Option "ForceMonitors" "lvds,crt1"
to the <tt>Device</tt> section in your {{path|/etc/X11/xorg.conf}}. Powering the CRT port consumes 400-500mW, regardless of whether a CRT is attached.

==== S-Video port (TV-out) ====

Works with the <b>proprietary</b> [[fglrx]] driver (as of version 8.19.10). To activate, add
Option "ForceMonitors" "lvds,tv"
to the <tt>Device</tt> section in your {{path|/etc/X11/xorg.conf}} and restart X.

It also might work with <b>opensource</b> [[R300]] and the [http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=127642 follow] patch

==== DVI port ====
??

=== 3D acceleration ===
OpenGL 3D acceleration is provided by the proprietary [[fglrx]] driver (when DRI is enabled). Note that performance is affected by the power saving mode.

The open source <tt>r300</tt> [[DRM]] module also aims to provide 3D acceleration. This currently requires the CVS/GIT versions of [[X.org]], [[DRM]] and [[Mesa]], and has been observed to occasionally crash (e.g., when running Google Earth or <tt>ppracer</tt>on a {{T43}}). You can [[How to compile an experimental X server|install it experimentally]] for testing.

=== Linux kernel Framebuffer driver ===

radeonfb might cause problems with hardware acceleration under X on some systems, vesafb and vesafb-tng on the other hand has been reported to work just fine.

=== Clock rates, voltage and power===
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
|+ Clock rates, voltages and power {{footnote|1}}
! Mode !! core freq !! memory freq !! voltage !! idle !! 3DMarks (Windows, 1600x1200, LCD only)
|-
| Performance || 300 || 230 MHz || 1.15V || 2.98 W || 8.28 W
|-
| Balanced || 183 || 210 MHz || 1.00V || 1.71 W || 3.88 W
|-
| Battery || 120 || 105 MHz || 1.00V || 1.61 W || 2.74 W
|}

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
|+ ATI drivers for Windows {{footnote|2}} and [[fglrx]]
! Mode !! core freq !! memory freq
|-
| Performance || 297.00 || 229.50
|-
| Balanced || 209.25 || 182.25
|-
| Battery || 104.63 || 121.50
|}

Experimentally, the difference between the Performance and Battery settings under Linux with the <tt>radeon</tt> driver and <tt>DynamicClocks</tt> enabled is roughly 0.3W and 3-4 degrees in GPU temperature on a ThinkPad {{T43}}. Further frequency reduction leads to display flickering or corruption.

See [[How to make use of Graphics Chips Power Management features]] for details on how to control this using [[Rovclock]], [[How to make use of Graphics Chips Power Management features|<tt>DynamicClocks</tt> option to the <tt>radeon</tt> driver]] and or the [[fglrx]] driver.

Presently the lowest idle-mode power consumption is achieved using the proprietary [[fglrx]] driver and
# aticonfig --set-powerstate=1 --effective=now

=== ThinkPads this chip may be found in ===
* {{R52}}
* {{T43}}
* {{Z60m}}

{{footnotes|
#according to the [http://www.ati.com/products/embedded/mobilityradeonx300/M22-CSP64_Product_Snapshot.pdf "Snapshot" data sheet] (which refers to the 32MB on-chip, 128MB "HyperMemory" version)
#inspected using [http://www.pbus-167.com/chc.htm Notebook Hardware Control]
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ATI Mobility Radeon X1400

2007-01-29T20:58:32Z

Flyco889: /* Features */

Ordering Recovery CDs

2007-01-08T22:37:28Z

Flyco889: /* Good reasons to tell */

Information on getting Recovery CDs from IBM.

The information on this page is unofficial. It is gathered from personal experiences. It is here to raise your chances of success when you give it a try yourself.

==About Recovery CDs==
Recovery CDs enable you to reproduce the original software state on your ThinkPad. Until the beginning of 2001 IBM delivered recovery CDs with the ThinkPads, but starting with the A30/T23/X22 models ThinkPads have a [[Predesktop Area]], which's purpose is to make Recovery CDs obsolete. However, this is flawed logic, since you will lose both the installed OS AND the [[Predesktop Area]] upon failure of the hard drive. Also, if you buy a drive upgrade the [[Predesktop Area]] will not be on the new drive. Furthermore, spyware and viruses are lately being designed to infiltrate recovery partitions, so if you restore the system from such, you will restore the invading malware along with it. For the time being, Recovery CDs are available on request.

Recovery CDs are localized, meaning that there are specific versions for each language. The language you will get depends on the language of the OS that was shipped with your ThinkPad. There's usually no way to get CDs in a different language from IBM.

==How to get them==

===Creating Recovery CDs from the preinstalled O/S===
In some ThinkPads IBM supplies a utility to create the recovery CDs. You'll find a utility called "Create Recovery Discs" in the "ACCESS IBM" folder of the Start Menu. To create the Recovery discs, you'll need a CD/DVD writer and blank media. The Product Recovery discs set consist of one Rescue and Recovery disc (size of 1 CD-R) and one or more Product recovery discs (size of 1 DVD-R).

Others might want to read the appendix "Creating an image of the hard drive" in this [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/access_ibm_en/hpa_aibm.pdf document] from IBM for instructions. It is also usefull when replacing the hard disk. If your Thinkpad does not have a floppy drive, you could try to create a FAT partition on the harddisk and copy the files "fwbackup.exe" and "fwrestor.exe" there.

===From IBM===
Should you fail to create a set of recovery discs before your harddrive fails, you may try to contact IBM service and request for a set.
This can be done by eMail or phone.
[http://www.ibm.com/support/ Support phone numbers] are available online.
They are officially called ''Recovery CD service parts.''
If you actually get them, or not, seems to be more a personal decision of the service person dealing with you than following fixed rules. Also it seems to depend on your country (see below).

They will usually expect you to tell them a good reason for your request (see below).
As with every service request, you'll also have to provide your model and serial number to verify the warranty state.
The warranty for your ThinkPad is usually quite long though (3 years in my case), and you can
[http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ check online] if your warranty is still in force.
The model number is also used to determine which CDs you will get.

Orders placed during the first month after purchase have proven to be the most successful. Note some people needed to pay a $45.00 fee, plus shipping and tax, for the CDs, regardless of when ordering them. Again, this seems to depend on the mood of the service rep that handles your case.

Note that Recovery CDs are only available for Windows XP Professional for the X24, as per the Customer Service Center in Atlanta, GA. All other operating systems (Windows 2000, 98SE, OS/2, etc...) are no longer available. XP Home was apparently never available for the X24.

====Good reasons to tell====
*You replaced (or will be replacing) your hard drive.
*You installed Linux or some other OS and accidentally removed/destroyed the [[Predesktop Area]].
*You bought a machine in one country (e.g Germany) and need to convert the OS to use a different language (e.g. English).
*Your computer was unable to run Windows XP and is temporarily running on Windows 2000 (or other O/S)

====What happens then====
The time of delivery varies. In some cases its very fast (times from 16h to 3 days have been reported), on the other hand it has been reported that the time of delivery is very high, three weeks for example. The shipping can happen without prior confirmation of your request, so don't be worried if you hear nothing within this time.

A Dutch IBM customer reported next-day delivery of recovery CDs, on three different occasions. A customer in Belgium had to wait 8 days, so sometimes delivery is not that fast.

Apparently recovery CDs to the UK are now shipped from Hungary, with an estimated delivery of 8-9 days. Experience shows they tend to come a little sooner. It seems likely that this is now the source for all of Europe.

====Country overview====
Please put an entry for your country into this table if it's missing and you made a try to get the Recovery CDs.
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! style="vertical-align:top;background-color:#cfefcf;" | CDs received in
! style="vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffcfbc;" | CDs were denied in
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*Argentina
*Austria
*Australia (depends on the service rep & reason)
*Brazil
*Belgium
*Canada
*Denmark
*Estonia
*Finland
*France
*Germany (cost: 39,90 Euro (+VAT) if device is out of warranty), otherwise is free
*Italy
*The Netherlands
*New Zealand
*Norway
*Poland (60 PLN +VAT (on warranty) via IBM Poland business partner)
*Philippines
*Spain
*Sweden
*Switzerland
*UK
*USA ($45 if out of warranty [in one case, at least])
*Turkey
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*Israel, but received after calling IBM Europe
*Australia, payment was requested
*India, just a plain "not possible"
*Russia, service reps claim that these CDs are not for end-users
*UK, denied using first reason (must be an IBM HDD), received using second reason.
*Hungary, service reps claim that these CDs are not for end-users
|}

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