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Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 on a ThinkPad T42

2006-11-07T12:21:31Z

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==General installation==
Here are the installation instructions for {{SUSE}} Linux Enterprise Edition on
{{T42}} 2378-R4U.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10 is a commercial product which costs about $50 per year, but there is a trial version available from http://www.novell.com/suse/

Using normal installation procedures, my installation of SLED 10 was nearly flawless out of the box. Video, sound, wireless, and almost all other hardware works perfectly.

{{HINT|It is highly recommended to set the predesktop area in the BIOS configuration to secure. Also, you should burn recovery CDs from Windows before you continue. This can be done through Start > Programs > Access IBM or ThinkVantage Technologies. It takes about 7 CDs. If you want the Access IBM key functionality to continue working, install Grub to the boot partition instead of the MBR.}}

====ACPI====
{{Todo|hdaps}}

Power Management needs some work in order to be usable. Hibernate functionality works, but standby/suspend causes causes the system to hang on resume. I was able to resolve this issue by passing the {{bootparm|acpi_sleep|s3_bios}} parameter at boot and setting the following in {{path|/etc/powersave/sleep}} file: {{bootparm|SUSPEND2RAM_FORCE|yes}} and {{bootparm|SUSPEND2RAM_ACPI_SLEEP|3}}.

If you want to change how the system responds to events such as opening or closing the lid, edit the {{path|/etc/powersave/events}} file. It is well commented and explains itself very well.

==== Special Keys ====

As usual with most ThinkPads, the display brightness, ThinkLight, and volume keys all worked out of the box. Some minor work is required to make these keys display the status on screen.

TPB is included with SLED 10, but is not fully configured by default. Edit the {{path|/etc/tpbrc}} file to fit your needs. The file is documented, so there should not be any issues with configuring it.

You will need to enable the nvram device for all TPB functionality to work properly. Do this by running th following commands:

Make sure that the device ''/dev/nvram'' exists, else create it with

'''mknod /dev/nvram c 10 144'''

Ensure the following line is in {{path|/etc/sysconfig/kernel}}

{{bootparm|MODULES_LOADED_ON_BOOT|nvram}}

Ensure the following line is in {{path|/etc/udev/rules.d/50-udev-default.rules}}

KERNEL=="nvram", NAME="%k", GROUP="kmem", MODE="666"

Enable TPB on startup by clicking on Computer, Control Center, Sessions, Startup Programs, then Add. Type tpb into the command box and click on OK. Close the session manager program. To start tpb now, press Alt-F2 and type tpb and hit Enter.

====Xorg====
{{Todo|PowerPlay functionality, XGL}}

SaX2 provides a working configuration file by default, which should not need modifications to use the normal set of features. To enable 3D acceleration, open YaST from the Computer, Control Center menu and click on Display. There should be an option to enable it.

{{HINT|If the 3D option is not selectable, open the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and be sure you are using the "radeon" driver.}}

If you want to use the center blue button for scrolling with the trackpoint (the edges of the touchpad scroll by default), open the Mouse configuration from YaST and use the Emulate Wheel with Button 2 option.

{{NOTE|If you use the center button for scrolling, you need to enable the "Emulate 3 Buttons" option, which will regain the original middle button functionality by pressing the left and right buttons at once.}}

{{WARN|Do not use attempt to install the ATI proprietary graphics drivers with the Radeon 7500! Doing so will cause your X session to fail. Should you do this, open /etc/X11/xorg.conf from the console and change the video driver back to "radeon".}}

====Not Tested====
Modem (YaST can see it and try to configure it, but I have no traditional analog phone line to test it on)
IrDA

====Known problems====
The update service does not like being set up from a wireless connection (will not connect to the Novell customer center). Please set it up from a wired connection.

==Links==
[http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/ SLED Home Page]

[http://support.novell.com/forums/ Novell Support Forums]

Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 on a ThinkPad T42

2006-11-07T12:19:52Z

Xx86: /* Special Keys */

==General installation==
Here are the installation instructions for {{SUSE}} Linux Enterprise Edition on
{{T42}} 2378-R4U.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10 is a commercial product which costs about $50 per year, but there is a trial version available from http://www.novell.com/suse/

Using normal installation procedures, my installation of SLED 10 was nearly flawless out of the box. Video, sound, wireless, and almost all other hardware works perfectly.

{{HINT|It is highly recommended to set the predesktop area in the BIOS configuration to secure. Also, you should burn recovery CDs from Windows before you continue. This can be done through Start > Programs > Access IBM or ThinkVantage Technologies. It takes about 7 CDs. If you want the Access IBM key functionality to continue working, install Grub to the boot partition instead of the MBR.}}

====ACPI====
{{Todo|hdaps}}

Power Management needs some work in order to be usable. Hibernate functionality works, but standby/suspend causes causes the system to hang on resume. I was able to resolve this issue by passing the {{bootparm|acpi_sleep|s3_bios}} parameter at boot and setting the following in {{path|/etc/powersave/sleep}} file: {{bootparm|SUSPEND2RAM_FORCE|yes}} and {{bootparm|SUSPEND2RAM_ACPI_SLEEP|3}}.

If you want to change how the system responds to events such as opening or closing the lid, edit the {{path|/etc/powersave/events}} file. It is well commented and explains itself very well.

==== Special Keys ====

As usual with most ThinkPads, the display brightness, ThinkLight, and volume keys all worked out of the box. Some minor work is required to make these keys display the status on screen.

TPB is included with SLED 10, but is not fully configured by default. Edit the {{path|/etc/tpbrc}} file to fit your needs. The file is documented, so there should not be any issues with configuring it.

You will need to enable the nvram device for all TPB functionality to work properly. Do this by running th following commands:
'''
mknod /dev/nvram c 10 144'''

Ensure the following line is in {{path|/etc/sysconfig/kernel}}

{{bootparm|MODULES_LOADED_ON_BOOT|nvram}}

Ensure the following line is in {{path|/etc/udev/rules.d/50-udev-default.rules}}

KERNEL=="nvram", NAME="%k", GROUP="kmem", MODE="666"

Enable TPB on startup by clicking on Computer, Control Center, Sessions, Startup Programs, then Add. Type tpb into the command box and click on OK. Close the session manager program. To start tpb now, press Alt-F2 and type tpb and hit Enter.

====Xorg====
{{Todo|PowerPlay functionality, XGL}}

SaX2 provides a working configuration file by default, which should not need modifications to use the normal set of features. To enable 3D acceleration, open YaST from the Computer, Control Center menu and click on Display. There should be an option to enable it.

{{HINT|If the 3D option is not selectable, open the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and be sure you are using the "radeon" driver.}}

If you want to use the center blue button for scrolling with the trackpoint (the edges of the touchpad scroll by default), open the Mouse configuration from YaST and use the Emulate Wheel with Button 2 option.

{{NOTE|If you use the center button for scrolling, you need to enable the "Emulate 3 Buttons" option, which will regain the original middle button functionality by pressing the left and right buttons at once.}}

{{WARN|Do not use attempt to install the ATI proprietary graphics drivers with the Radeon 7500! Doing so will cause your X session to fail. Should you do this, open /etc/X11/xorg.conf from the console and change the video driver back to "radeon".}}

====Not Tested====
Modem (YaST can see it and try to configure it, but I have no traditional analog phone line to test it on)
IrDA

====Known problems====
The update service does not like being set up from a wireless connection (will not connect to the Novell customer center). Please set it up from a wired connection.

==Links==
[http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/ SLED Home Page]

[http://support.novell.com/forums/ Novell Support Forums]

Category:T42

2006-06-25T11:12:34Z

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=== ThinkPad T42 ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T42 related topics.

Machine Type: 2373, 2374, 2378, 2379
==== Features ====
* One of the following processors:
** [[Intel Pentium M (Banias)]] 1.5 GHz
** [[Intel Pentium M (Dothan)]] 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 or 2.0 GHz
* One of the following graphics controllers:
** [[ATI Mobility Radeon 7500]] with 32MB
** [[ATI Mobility Radeon 9000]] with 64MB
** [[ATI Mobility Radeon 9600]] with 64MB
* One of the following displays:
** 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution (XGA)
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution (SXGA+)
** 15.0" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution (XGA)
** 15.0" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution (SXGA+)
* 256, 512MB or 1GB [[PC2700]] memory standard, 2GB maximum
* 30, 40, 60 or 80GB HDD
* [[AD1981B]] AC'97 Audio controller
* [[Ethernet Controllers|Intel 10/100/1000 Ethernet]]
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Slim]] with one of the following:
** DVD-ROM
** DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo
** DVD-RW
* [[CDC slot]] with one of the following:
** [[IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2)]]
** [[IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2)]]
* [[MiniPCI slot]] with one of the following:
** none (open)
** [[IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
** [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
** [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II]]
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter]]
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter]]
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter]]
* (2) Type II [[CardBus slot|CardBus slots]] or (1) type III
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0]]
* [[Active Protection System|IBM Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on selected systems
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* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/13n6243.pdf ThinkPad T40/p, T41/p, T42/p - Hardware Maintenance Manual (April 2004)] (5,391,719 Bytes)

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