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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 - AMD
Introduction
Installation of Kubuntu 10.04 using usb-pen drive. Almost all hardware works OOTB. Mic, Speaker, webcam all supported. Except Mic on/off all hotkeys work OOTB. Suspend/Resume to disk/ram works.
Pluging earphones on the output jack doesn't make anything. Internal speakers continue to play…
Perhaps the mic&earphone jack need an adapter for use with standard earphones.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 - AMD. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 - AMD page on LapWik.
Specifications
For full specifications see the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 - AMD specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 - AMD |
| Processor | AMD TurionTM Neo X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor AMD AthlonTM Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor |
| Screen | 13.3” (1366×768) Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 500GB |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Realtek® 802.11 bgn |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | - |
| Screen | Works | - |
| HDD | Works | - |
| Graphics | Works | random black screen with radeon, stable and fast with fglrx |
| Sound | Works | unable to switch output to earphone, need an adaptor ? |
| Ethernet | Works | - |
| Wireless | Works | latest r8192se driver included in kernel > 2.6.32 |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 here.
Summary
Very good Linux support. Any recent distribution should work flawlessly.
Discussion
Hi, Linux 3.2 rc1 and the following fixed the suspending problem on this model. But rc3 cause problem for internal cam. For those who enjoys bleeding edge, please try newer than 3.2-rc4
And about speaker or earphone problem, it's said due to the driver mess up with channel mapping. Add some option into alsa.conf seems to solve the problem.
Try google around something like “edge hda intel olpc linux” should do.
I got some problem about suspending with Kernel 3.1.0.
Kernel 3.0.7 with KMS framebuffer working well for me.
I use the very same configuration from 3.0.7.
Unfortunately, 3.1.0 kernel CANNOT suspend properly. The CPU remains working while monitor is turned off.
Does anyone experience this?
Thank you! I'm looking upon this machine and I'm happy it works great!