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Lenovo IdeaPad S206
Introduction
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Lenovo IdeaPad S206. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Lenovo IdeaPad S206 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Lenovo IdeaPad S206 specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo IdeaPad S206 |
| Processor | AMD Dual-Core C-60 (1.30GHz 2MB Cache) |
| Screen | 11.6” glare-type display (16:9, resolution 1366×768) |
| RAM | 2GB, up to 8GB tested, only 1 slot |
| HDD | 320-500GB (5400 rpm) |
| Optical Drive | No |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6290 |
| Network | No wired LAN! 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Broadcom BCM4313 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics Chip | Works | XF86-video-ati (open source). For better performance use proprietary drivers (fglrx) |
| HDMI Out | Works | |
| Sound | Works | Internal Microphone works as well |
| Headphone Port | Works | Single combined 3.5mm audio jack for headphone+mic, both work, tested with iPhone Headset |
| Wireless | Works | Needs broadcom-wl driver (closed source) |
| Bluetooth | ? | Recognizes devices but pairing failed, needs further investigation |
| USB | Works | USB 2.0 and 3.0 both work |
| Card Reader | Works | SD-Card |
| Webcam | Works | |
| Keyboard | Works | |
| Suspend/Resume | Works | both suspend/resume and hibernate/resume |
Notes
WLAN
Need to install proprietary broadcom-wl WLAN driver to access the internet. Open-source driver doesn't work. if you have USB dongle to access the internet, in Ubuntu/Mint go to software sources–>additional drivers and activate proprietary broadcom drivers, or just type in terminal
sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source
in terminal, without internet access follow “STA - No internet access” on this site: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx
Graphic card
Performance is poor with open source drivers. Install proprietary ATI drivers in software sources–>additional drivers or in terminal:
sudo apt-get install fglrx fglrx-amdcccle
RAM
1 204-pin SO DIMM slot, tested with Transcend 8GB Module works fine (JM1600KSH-8G, 1600MHz, PC3-12800, CL11, DDR3-SO-DIMM), need to remove back cover and battery to access memory slot, regular phillips screws. for instructions, Service Manual can be downloaded under http://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/ideapad_s200_s206_hmm_1st_edition_feb_2012_english.pdf
Hibernate
For better hibernate performance install uswsusp package:
sudo apt-get install uswsusp
Summary
Works o.k. with Linux Mint 14 64bit (strongly recommend XFCE i.s.o. cinnamon/mate, cinnamon is pretty slow on this device). However no plug&play, need to install WLAN and graphics drivers by hand. see instructions above
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