LG S1
Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [09:29 UTC]
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This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the LG S1 laptop, model P333A. The S1 from LG is a highend notebook with some impressive features. Linux support on the S1 can be problematic because of the ethernet controller used.Editing This Page
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| Name | LG S1 | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2500 2Ghz | |
| Screen | 15.4" | |
| RAM | 2048MB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | Double Layer DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Firewire | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Partial | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
The open source radeon module does not currently support the ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 in the S1. However support for the x1600 has been added in the latest version of the proprietary ATI module. You will need to install this proprietary module to get the display working correctly.For the audio to work on the S1 you will need ALSA version 1.0.12rc1 or greater.
It is possible to get the ethernet port working on this laptop but it is not an easy job as it uses the et131x module which is not in the mainstream kernel. Please view this page for the modules and an installation guide. It involves patching and compiling so it can be a difficult for inexperienced users.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring an ATI graphics chip
Configuring the audio
Configuring the ipw3945 module for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
There are a number of issues with running Linux on the LG S1. It does take some Linux knowledge to fully resolve these properly.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
Comments
not so good
Now I have tried the opensuse 11beta3 and all looks fine, no sound, and 1 of 20 times i can connect to my acsesspoint, 19times not. And all Linux run veryvery slow on this mobile book. I think the older the computer, the faster is linux. Sorry for my english. So far im searching for a better linux.
My experience
When you start the operating system the propietary drivers get installed so the ethernet, the graphic card, wifi, etc works perfectly.
I have also tested bluetooth and works correctly.
I am not sure if it is a problem with the graphic card or other components but all linux distributions tested doesn't work very fast on this laptop.