This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Lenovo IdeaPad S9 laptop.
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.
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| Name | Lenovo IdeaPad S9 |
| Processor | Intel Atom 1.6Ghz |
| Screen | 10.2” WSVGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 512MB to 1GB |
| HDD | 4GB Flash or 80GB HDD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, 802.11bg, Bluetooth |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Works |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Lenovo IdeaPad S9 here.
You can enter a summary of how well the Lenovo IdeaPad S9 works with Linux here.
Discussion
LightI3ulb
I have installed Kubuntu Intrepid Ibex 8.10 via live-usb (created with Ubuntu's usb-creator).
Processor - Recognized and functional
Screen - Resolution functional
HDD - I have replaced the standard 80 GB 5400 RPM HDD with a 160 GB 7200 RPM HDD; Fully functional
Optical Drive - Nonexistant
Graphics - Functional, works better with desktop effects turned on
Sound - Functional
Ethernet - Functional
Wireless - Functional
Bluetooth - Nonexistant
USB - Functional
Card Reader - Functional
ExpressCard - Haven't tried
Webcam - Functional
This is all straight out of the box.