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'''This guide is not completed, feel free to update it if you have more information'''
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'''My laptop was stolen :(  Unmaintained page from June 2007'''
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'''Now mainteined by me!. This guide is really usefull!...''' --[[Usuario:Yaco|Yaco]] 19:52 19 dic 2007 (ART)
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=Summary=
 
=Summary=
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! Component !! Status !! Comments
 
! Component !! Status !! Comments
 
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! Camera || style="background:yellow" | Works || Download driver: linux-uvc
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! Camera || style="background:yellow" | Works || driver linux-uvc only support V4L2
 
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! Card reader || style="background:yellow" | Need more research || kernel patch? MMC dot work?
 
! Card reader || style="background:yellow" | Need more research || kernel patch? MMC dot work?
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! Ethernet || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
! Ethernet || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
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! Firewire || style="background:grey" | not tested ||
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! Firewire || style="background:green" | Works ||
 
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! Media Butoms || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
! Media Butoms || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
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! Sound || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
! Sound || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
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! Suspend to RAM || style="background:grey" | Need more research || Some problems reported for 2.6.16
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! Suspend to RAM || style="background:grey" | Need more research || working for other people
 
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! Suspen to disk || style="background:grey" | Need more research || Some problems reported for 2.6.16
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! Suspen to disk || style="background:grey" | Need more research || working for other people
 
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! S-Video output || style="background:grey" | not tested ||
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! S-Video output || style="background:green" | Works ||
 
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! Touchpad || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
! Touchpad || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
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! USB || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
! USB || style="background:green" | Works || out of the box
 
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! VGA Port || style="background:grey" | Works ||  
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! VGA Port || style="background:green" | Works ||  
 
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! Video (NVIDIA) || style="background:green" | Works || free and propietary driver
 
! Video (NVIDIA) || style="background:green" | Works || free and propietary driver
 
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! Wireless || style="background:yellow" | Works with some work || Download driver: ipw3945
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! Wireless || style="background:green" | Works || Download driver: ipw3945
 
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'''Installation summary:'''
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=Specifications=
*Debian GNU/Linux Etch (testing)
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*Dell XPS M1210 Laptop - AR$ 5.200 (1.700 U$S) - July 2006
*kernel 2.6.17 - Custom build
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**Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T2300  @ 1.66GHz
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**1GB of Dual Channel DDR2 memory
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**12.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) display with TrueLife
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**256MB NVIDIA GeForceTM  Go 7400 TurboCache
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**60GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
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**8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW)
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**Webcam
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*Debian GNU/Linux Etch (testing) Daily Build Debian Installer
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*kernel 2.6.18-3 - Custom build - Kernel source from sid
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==Detected by preinstaled windows (the last words of)==
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Modem:Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 (winmodem)
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DVD: Sony DVD+-RW DW-Q58A
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NIC: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
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SATA: Intel(R) 82801GMB/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4
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Card Reader: Ricoh Memory Stick Y MMC
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Webcam: QuickCam for Dell Network
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PAD: Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing device
  
 
=Base installation=
 
=Base installation=
 
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;Debian GNU/Linux Lenny (testing) Daily Build Debian Installer
==Using Daily Build (I have used this)==
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Kernel built in module for lan interface does not work, I used an old Etch (testing) net installer
Today, dailybuild Debian installer CD has solved SATA & CD problem
 
 
 
==Using Debian Installer Etch beta 3 release==
 
Error message:
 
No common CD-ROM drive was detected.
 
SATA driver can block access to CD drive in installations from CD.  On systems having a SATA IDE controller that also has the CD drive connected to it, you may see the installer hanging during hardware detection for the CD drive or failing to read the CD just afterwards. A possible reason is that the SATA driver (ata_piix and maybe others) is blocking access to the CD drive.
 
You can try to work around this by booting the installer in expert mode and, in the "Detect and mount CD-ROM" step, selecting only the drivers needed for CD support. These are (ide-)generic, ide-cd and isofs.
 
The drivers needed to access the disk will still be loaded, but at a later stage. By loading the CD drivers before the SATA driver in this way, you may be able to complete the installation. Note that CD-ROM access may still be an issue after rebooting into the installed system.
 
===Booting debian netinst from USB drive===
 
The workaround I used is to boot from a USB stick (don't worry you will get your CDROM working later).
 
<pre><nowiki>
 
wget http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/testing/\
 
main/installer-i386/current/images/hd-media/boot.img.gz
 
gzip -dc boot.img.gz >/dev/sdX
 
</nowiki></pre>
 
Enable USB drive boot from BIOS setup, and then Install Debian base system as usual.
 
 
 
===Using kernel boot parameters===
 
(Not checked)
 
You can append libata.atapi_enabled=1 to the install or expert command lines at the boot prompt to get your cdrom detected and then be able to install from it.
 
 
 
=Configuration=
 
==APT==
 
/etc/apt/sources.list
 
deb http://mirrors.kernel.org/debian/ testing main contrib non-free
 
deb http://mirrors.kernel.org/debian/ unstable main contrib non-free
 
deb http://security.debian.org/ testing/updates main contrib non-free
 
deb http://www.debian-multimedia.org/ testing main
 
deb http://www.debian-multimedia.org/ sid main
 
 
 
/etc/apt/apt.conf
 
[..]
 
APT::Default-Release "testing";
 
 
 
Upgrade base system
 
apt-get update
 
apt-get upgrade
 
  
 
=Kernel=
 
=Kernel=
==Installing Core Duo kernel==
 
apt-get install linux-image-2.6.16-2-686-smp
 
reboot
 
 
 
==Compiling a custom kernel==
 
==Compiling a custom kernel==
Useful if you want to patch the kernel for example to use a splash boot screen
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  apt-get install linux-source-2.6.18 libncurses5-dev kernel-package
  apt-get install linux-source-2.6.16 libncurses5-dev kernel-package
 
 
  cd /usr/src
 
  cd /usr/src
  tar jxf linux-source-2.6.16.tar.bz2
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  tar jxf linux-source-2.6.18.tar.bz2
  cd linux-source-2.6.16
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  cd linux-source-2.6.18
 
  make menuconfig
 
  make menuconfig
 
  make-kpkg --initrd --revision gacq01 kernel_image
 
  make-kpkg --initrd --revision gacq01 kernel_image
 
  cd ..
 
  cd ..
  dpkg -i linux-image-2.6.16_gacq01_i386.deb
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  dpkg -i linux-image-2.6.18_gacq01_i386.deb
  
 
Manually edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and reboot
 
Manually edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and reboot
  
 
=NVIDIA=
 
=NVIDIA=
==Installing nvidia drivers==
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==Free drivers (nv)==
===Pre-compiled===
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;Installed during xserver installation
apt-get install nvidia-kernel-2.6.16-2-686-smp
 
apt-get install nvidia-glx nvidia-settings
 
  
===Build your own nvidia driver===
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==Proprietary drivers (nvidia)==
apt-get install nvidia-kernel-source nvidia-kernel-common
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;Only for 3D acceleration and other advanced features, if not use free driver, you'll feel better.
cd /usr/src
 
tar xvzf nvidia-kernel-source.tar.gz
 
cd linux-source-2.6.16
 
make-kpkg --revision gacq01 modules_image
 
cd ..
 
dpkg -i nvidia-kernel-2.6.16_1.0.8774-1+gacq01_i386.deb
 
apt-get install nvidia-glx nvidia-settings
 
  
More info in:
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===Installation===
*http://wiki.debian.org/NvidiaGraphicsDrivers
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apt-get install nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-4-686 nvidia-glx nvidia-settings nvidia-xconfig
*http://www.leonscape.co.uk/linux/how2-nvg4.html
 
*http://taliesin.wordpress.com/linux-kernel-custom-compile-the-debian-way/
 
*http://wiki.clug.org.za/wiki/How_do_I_compile_my_own_kernel_into_a_deb%3F
 
  
 
==Configuration==
 
==Configuration==
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===Automatic===
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nvidia-xconfig
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===Manually===
 
Update your /etc/X11/xorg.conf
 
Update your /etc/X11/xorg.conf
 
  Section "Module"
 
  Section "Module"
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=Wireless interface=
 
=Wireless interface=
1. Downloads
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  apt-get install firmware-ipw3945 ipw3945d ipw3945-modules-`uname -r`
 
 
'''driver''' from http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/ for example
 
  wget http://ufpr.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/ipw3945/ipw3945-1.1.0.tgz
 
 
 
'''ieee80211 subsystem''' from http://ieee80211.sourceforge.net/ for example
 
wget http://ufpr.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/ieee80211/ieee80211-1.2.15.tgz
 
  
'''firmware''' from http://bughost.org/ipw3945/ for example
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;Optional
  wget http://bughost.org/ipw3945/ucode/ipw3945-ucode-1.13.tgz
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  apt-get install network-manager
  
'''regulatory daemon''' from http://bughost.org/ipw3945/ for example
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network-manager-gnome requires users to be in the group 'netdev' for it to work. If users aren't in the group 'netdev' then it won't automatically appear, and work, in the Notification Area.
wget http://bughost.org/ipw3945/daemon/ipw3945d-1.7.22.tgz
 
  
2. Install some requisites for modules compilation
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If you're looking for a manual installation procedure see the [[ipw3945 driver manual installation for Debian Etch]]
apt-get install linux-headers-2.6.16-2-686-smp
 
apt-get install gcc-4.0
 
  
3. Complile and install modules
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=WebCam - Only work with v4l2=
tar -zxvf ieee80211-1.2.15.tgz
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==Manual==
cd ieee80211-1.2.15
 
make
 
make install
 
cd ..
 
tar -zxvf ipw3945-1.1.0.tgz
 
cd ipw3945-1.1.0
 
make
 
cd ..
 
tar zxvf ipw3945-ucode-1.13.tgz
 
mkdir /usr/local/lib/firmware/
 
cp ipw3945-ucode-1.13/ipw3945.ucode /usr/local/lib/firmware/
 
tar zxvf ipw3945d-1.7.22.tgz
 
cp ipw3945d-1.7.22/x86/ipw3945d /sbin/ipw3945d-$(uname -r)
 
cd ipw3945-1.1.0
 
cp ipw3945.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)
 
depmod -a
 
 
 
4. /etc/init.d/ipw3945
 
#!/bin/bash
 
 
case $1 in
 
start)
 
  echo -n "Load ipw3945:"
 
    modprobe -i ipw3945
 
    /sbin/ipw3945d-$(uname -r) --timeout=30
 
    sleep 2
 
    echo " done."
 
;;
 
 
stop)
 
    echo -n "Unloading ipw3945:"
 
    /sbin/ipw3945d-$(uname -r) --kill
 
    modprobe -ir ipw3945
 
    sleep 2
 
    echo " done."
 
;;
 
esac
 
 
exit 0
 
 
 
chmod 755 /etc/init.d/ipw3945
 
 
 
5. Enable start on boot
 
update-rc.d ipw3945 defaults 30
 
 
 
6. /etc/network/interfaces
 
auto eth2
 
iface eth2 inet dhcp
 
 
 
Notes:
 
*If your are planning to use your wireless interface in monitor mode, for example to use kismet, uncomment "CONFIG_IPW3945_MONITOR=y" from the driver Makefile before running make.
 
 
 
'''References'''
 
*http://eomer.mine.nu/?q=node/18
 
*http://alidhaey.blogspot.com/2006/08/instalar-debian-etch-en-un-dell.html
 
*http://math.umh.ac.be/an/D820/#Wireless
 
 
 
=WebCam=
 
==Using uvcvideo - Only work with v4l2==
 
 
Driver: http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/
 
Driver: http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/
 
<pre><nowiki>
 
<pre><nowiki>
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*Add users to system group "video"
 
*Add users to system group "video"
  
'''Webcam test'''
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==Using packages (not working?)==
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apt-get install linux-uvc-source libpt-plugins-v4l2
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m-a prepare
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m-a a-i linux-uvc
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modprobe uvcvideo
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dmesg | tail
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ln -s /dev/video0 /dev/video
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==Testing Webcam==
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===Using Mplayer===
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Just run this and you should see the webcam image:
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$ mplayer -v tv:// -tv device=/dev/video0:driver=v4l2:outfmt=yuy2 -vc rawyuy2 -fps 15 -vo x11
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===Using Luvcview===
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Using luvcview we can take pics and record video.
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  apt-get install libsdl1.2-dev
 
  apt-get install libsdl1.2-dev
  wget http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca50x/Investigation/uvc/luvcview-20060706.tar.gz
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  wget http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca50x/Investigation/uvc/luvcview-20070512.tar.gz
  tar -xvf luvcview-20060706.tar.gz
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  tar -xvf luvcview-20070512.tar.gz
  cd luvcview-20060706
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  cd luvcview-20070512
 
  make
 
  make
  ./luvcview -d /dev/video0 -f jpg -s 640x480
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  sudo make install
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luvcview -d /dev/video0 -f jpg -s 640x480
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Now you can use the buttons (a bit ugly) or the following hotkeys while running the program:
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*'''n''' -> BRIGHTNESS UP
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*'''b''' -> BRIGHTNESS DOWN
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*'''x''' -> CONTRAST UP
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*'''w''' -> CONTRAST DOWN
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*'''c''' -> SATURATION UP
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*'''v''' -> SATURATION DOWN
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*'''z''' -> GAIN UP
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*'''a''' -> GAIN DOWN
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*'''r''' -> SHARPNESS UP
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*'''e''' -> SHARPNESS DOWN
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*'''s''' -> SCREENSHOT
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*'''p''' -> RECORD A VIDEO
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*'''l''' -> RESET
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*'''q''' -> QUIT
  
 
'''References'''
 
'''References'''
 
*http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/
 
*http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/
 
*http://www.eldemonionegro.com/wordpress/archivos/category/informatica/
 
*http://www.eldemonionegro.com/wordpress/archivos/category/informatica/
 
 
  
 
=Sound card=
 
=Sound card=
If you have conflict with the webcam USB microphone you can use this configuration in /etc/modprobe.d/sound
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If you have conflict with the webcam USB microphone you can use this configuration in /etc/modprobe.d/sound to set the correct device order asignation.
 
  alias snd-card-0 snd-hda-intel
 
  alias snd-card-0 snd-hda-intel
 
  options snd-hda-intel index=0
 
  options snd-hda-intel index=0
 
  alias snd-card-1 snd-usb-audio
 
  alias snd-card-1 snd-usb-audio
 
  options snd-usb-audio index=1
 
  options snd-usb-audio index=1
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=Frontal multimedia buttons=
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Configure the frontal buttons using [http://lineak.sourceforge.net/ LineAK].
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apt-get install lineak
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Then you should add button configurations in '''/etc/lineakd.def'''. Add the following lines to the end of the file:
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# Dell XPS M1210
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[DXPS]
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brandname = "Laptop/notebook"
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odelname = "Dell XPS and Inspiron 9100"
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[KEYS]
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Play                      = 162
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Previous                  = 144
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Next                      = 153
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Stop                      = 164
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VolumeUp                  = 176
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VolumeDown                = 174
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Mute                      = 160
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[END KEYS]
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[END DXPS]
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# end Dell XPS/I9100  Laptop
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Now do:
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$ lineakd -c DXPS
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Then you can attach a command to the different buttons. Make your changes in '''$HOME/.lineakd/lineakd.conf'''. This is just an example using Amarok (media player) and Aumix for volume control:
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Mute = "aumix -v 0"
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Next = "amarok -f"
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Play = "amarok -t"
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Previous = "amarok -r"
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Stop = "amarok -s"
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VolumeDown = "aumix -v -5"
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VolumeUp = "aumix -v +5"
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Finally, you have to run the lineak daemon:
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$ lineakd&
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Add this to any start script (like .xinitrc) to run it on start up.
  
 
=dvd/cdrom=
 
=dvd/cdrom=
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==Driver==
 
==Driver==
 
*http://www.linuxant.com
 
*http://www.linuxant.com
**[http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/full/archive/hsfmodem-7.47.00.01full/hsfmodem_7.47.00.01full_k2.6.15_26_686_ubuntu_i386.deb.zip Download propietary Dapper 2.6.15-26-686 driver]
 
 
These are NOT free, however - an uncrippled version will set you back USD 19.99, the free ones only support 14k4 :-(
 
These are NOT free, however - an uncrippled version will set you back USD 19.99, the free ones only support 14k4 :-(
  
dpkg -i hsfmodem_{version}_{arch}.deb
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*[http://criadoindomable.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/modem-para-las-dell-inspiron-en-ubuntu-710/ Modem para las Dell Inspiron en Ubuntu 7.10]
if necessary, run "hsfconfig" to complete the installation, enter license information, or to change your modem's configuration.
 
  
 
'''Hacerlo andar igual'''
 
'''Hacerlo andar igual'''
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==Suspend to RAM - Not working yet==
 
==Suspend to RAM - Not working yet==
 
  apt-get install gnome-power-manager
 
  apt-get install gnome-power-manager
 
'''to validate'''
 
*After the installation of the NVIDIA driver, Suspend to RAM worked well after setting SUSPEND2RAM_FORCE="yes" in '/etc/powersave/sleep'.
 
  
 
'''research'''
 
'''research'''
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*https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SuspendHowto
 
*https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SuspendHowto
  
Cambiar en /etc/default/acpi-support
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'''to validate'''
<pre><nowiki>
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*After the installation of the NVIDIA driver, Suspend to RAM worked well after setting SUSPEND2RAM_FORCE="yes" in '/etc/powersave/sleep'.
ACPI_SLEEP=true
 
#ACPI_HIBERNATE=true
 
ENABLE_LAPTOP_MODE=true
 
</nowiki></pre>
 
  
=Specifications=
 
==Detected by preinstaled windows==
 
Modem:Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 (winmodem)
 
DVD: Sony DVD+-RW DW-Q58A
 
NIC: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
 
SATA: Intel(R) 82801GMB/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4
 
Card Reader: Ricoh Memory Stick Y MMC
 
Webcam: QuickCam for Dell Network
 
PAD: Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing device
 
  
 
=General references=
 
=General references=
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*http://imaging.ugent.be/mr/Suse/suse-m1210.html
 
*http://imaging.ugent.be/mr/Suse/suse-m1210.html
 
*http://dotcommie.net/projects/XPS-M1210/
 
*http://dotcommie.net/projects/XPS-M1210/
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*http://www.centre-cired.fr/forum/article441.html
 
*http://toufeeq.blogspot.com/2006/07/linux-on-dell-xps-m1210.html
 
*http://toufeeq.blogspot.com/2006/07/linux-on-dell-xps-m1210.html
 
*http://www.serpentine.com/blog/software/linux-on-m1210.html
 
*http://www.serpentine.com/blog/software/linux-on-m1210.html
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==About Debian==
 
==About Debian==
 
*[http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/2812/how-to_setup_debian How-To: Setup Debian Linux Desktop with Full Multimedia Support and Faster Processing]
 
*[http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/2812/how-to_setup_debian How-To: Setup Debian Linux Desktop with Full Multimedia Support and Faster Processing]
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==Others==
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*[http://mundogeek.net/archivos/2007/04/23/temperatura-de-portatiles-dell-en-ubuntu/ Temperatura de portátiles Dell en Ubuntu]
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*[http://mundogeek.net/archivos/2007/04/23/desactivar-touchpad-mientras-se-escribe-en-linux/ Desactivar touchpad mientras se escribe en Linux]

Revisión actual del 23:10 31 oct 2011

My laptop was stolen :( Unmaintained page from June 2007

Now mainteined by me!. This guide is really usefull!... --Yaco 19:52 19 dic 2007 (ART)


Summary

Summary
Component Status Comments
Camera Works driver linux-uvc only support V4L2
Card reader Need more research kernel patch? MMC dot work?
CD/DVD Works parameter at boot?
Dual Core CPU Works Install smp kernel
Ethernet Works out of the box
Firewire Works
Media Butoms Works out of the box
Modem not tested, but... Propietary driver limit modem to 14.4Kb
SATA Disk Works out of the box
Sound Works out of the box
Suspend to RAM Need more research working for other people
Suspen to disk Need more research working for other people
S-Video output Works
Touchpad Works out of the box
USB Works out of the box
VGA Port Works
Video (NVIDIA) Works free and propietary driver
Wireless Works Download driver: ipw3945

Specifications

  • Dell XPS M1210 Laptop - AR$ 5.200 (1.700 U$S) - July 2006
    • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T2300 @ 1.66GHz
    • 1GB of Dual Channel DDR2 memory
    • 12.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) display with TrueLife
    • 256MB NVIDIA GeForceTM Go 7400 TurboCache
    • 60GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
    • 8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW)
    • Webcam
  • Debian GNU/Linux Etch (testing) Daily Build Debian Installer
  • kernel 2.6.18-3 - Custom build - Kernel source from sid

Detected by preinstaled windows (the last words of)

Modem:Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 (winmodem)
DVD: Sony DVD+-RW DW-Q58A
NIC: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
SATA: Intel(R) 82801GMB/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4
Card Reader: Ricoh Memory Stick Y MMC
Webcam: QuickCam for Dell Network
PAD: Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing device

Base installation

Debian GNU/Linux Lenny (testing) Daily Build Debian Installer

Kernel built in module for lan interface does not work, I used an old Etch (testing) net installer

Kernel

Compiling a custom kernel

apt-get install linux-source-2.6.18 libncurses5-dev kernel-package
cd /usr/src
tar jxf linux-source-2.6.18.tar.bz2
cd linux-source-2.6.18
make menuconfig
make-kpkg --initrd --revision gacq01 kernel_image
cd ..
dpkg -i linux-image-2.6.18_gacq01_i386.deb

Manually edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and reboot

NVIDIA

Free drivers (nv)

Installed during xserver installation

Proprietary drivers (nvidia)

Only for 3D acceleration and other advanced features, if not use free driver, you'll feel better.

Installation

apt-get install nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-4-686 nvidia-glx nvidia-settings nvidia-xconfig

Configuration

Automatic

nvidia-xconfig

Manually

Update your /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Section "Module"
        [..]
        #Load   "dri"
        [..]
EndSection

Section "Device"
        Identifier      "NVIDIA"
        Driver          "nvidia"
        Option          "NoLogo"
        Option          "RenderAccel"   "true"
        Option          "NvAGP"       "1"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
        [..]
        Device          "NVIDIA"
        [..]
EndSection

Wireless interface

apt-get install firmware-ipw3945 ipw3945d ipw3945-modules-`uname -r`
Optional
apt-get install network-manager

network-manager-gnome requires users to be in the group 'netdev' for it to work. If users aren't in the group 'netdev' then it won't automatically appear, and work, in the Notification Area.

If you're looking for a manual installation procedure see the ipw3945 driver manual installation for Debian Etch

WebCam - Only work with v4l2

Manual

Driver: http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/

apt-get install libpt-plugins-v4l2
svn checkout http://svn.berlios.de/svnroot/repos/linux-uvc/
cd linux-uvc/linux-uvc/trunk
make
sudo make install
modprobe uvcvideo
dmesg | tail
ln -s /dev/video0 /dev/video

Notes:

  • Only v4l2 is supported
  • Add users to system group "video"


Using packages (not working?)

apt-get install linux-uvc-source libpt-plugins-v4l2
m-a prepare
m-a a-i linux-uvc
modprobe uvcvideo
dmesg | tail
ln -s /dev/video0 /dev/video

Testing Webcam

Using Mplayer

Just run this and you should see the webcam image:

$ mplayer -v tv:// -tv device=/dev/video0:driver=v4l2:outfmt=yuy2 -vc rawyuy2 -fps 15 -vo x11

Using Luvcview

Using luvcview we can take pics and record video.

apt-get install libsdl1.2-dev
wget http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca50x/Investigation/uvc/luvcview-20070512.tar.gz
tar -xvf luvcview-20070512.tar.gz
cd luvcview-20070512
make
sudo make install
luvcview -d /dev/video0 -f jpg -s 640x480

Now you can use the buttons (a bit ugly) or the following hotkeys while running the program:

  • n -> BRIGHTNESS UP
  • b -> BRIGHTNESS DOWN
  • x -> CONTRAST UP
  • w -> CONTRAST DOWN
  • c -> SATURATION UP
  • v -> SATURATION DOWN
  • z -> GAIN UP
  • a -> GAIN DOWN
  • r -> SHARPNESS UP
  • e -> SHARPNESS DOWN
  • s -> SCREENSHOT
  • p -> RECORD A VIDEO
  • l -> RESET
  • q -> QUIT

References

Sound card

If you have conflict with the webcam USB microphone you can use this configuration in /etc/modprobe.d/sound to set the correct device order asignation.

alias snd-card-0 snd-hda-intel
options snd-hda-intel index=0
alias snd-card-1 snd-usb-audio
options snd-usb-audio index=1

Frontal multimedia buttons

Configure the frontal buttons using LineAK.

apt-get install lineak

Then you should add button configurations in /etc/lineakd.def. Add the following lines to the end of the file:

# Dell XPS M1210
[DXPS]
brandname = "Laptop/notebook"
odelname = "Dell XPS and Inspiron 9100"
[KEYS]
Play                       = 162
Previous                   = 144
Next                       = 153
Stop                       = 164
VolumeUp                   = 176
VolumeDown                 = 174
Mute                       = 160
[END KEYS]
[END DXPS]
# end Dell XPS/I9100  Laptop

Now do:

$ lineakd -c DXPS

Then you can attach a command to the different buttons. Make your changes in $HOME/.lineakd/lineakd.conf. This is just an example using Amarok (media player) and Aumix for volume control:

Mute = "aumix -v 0"
Next = "amarok -f"
Play = "amarok -t"
Previous = "amarok -r"
Stop = "amarok -s"
VolumeDown = "aumix -v -5"
VolumeUp = "aumix -v +5"

Finally, you have to run the lineak daemon:

$ lineakd&

Add this to any start script (like .xinitrc) to run it on start up.

dvd/cdrom

Error trying to open /dev/sg0 exclusively (Permission denied)... retrying in 1 second.
cdrecord: Permission denied. Cannot open '/dev/sg0'. Cannot open SCSI driver.

do:

chgrp cdrom /dev/sg0

Modem (Not tested)

Driver

These are NOT free, however - an uncrippled version will set you back USD 19.99, the free ones only support 14k4 :-(

Hacerlo andar igual

Otros http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Conexant_HSF_modem_drivers

Ricoh Card Reader

research

Suspend

Suspend to RAM - Not working yet

apt-get install gnome-power-manager

research

to validate

  • After the installation of the NVIDIA driver, Suspend to RAM worked well after setting SUSPEND2RAM_FORCE="yes" in '/etc/powersave/sleep'.


General references

Other sites about M1210 & Linux

About Debian

Others