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notebook ThinkPad X201 (3680-WZQ)
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model: ThinkPad X201 (3680-WZQ)(model id: 1440)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
vendor:
Lenovo
architecture:
x86-64/amd64
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
no
can free operating systems be installed?
yes
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
yes (see the details inside the description entry)
year of commercialization:
2011
compatibility with free software:
C-silver
tested on:
Debian GNU/Linux 7 wheezy
Debian GNU/Linux Unstable
tested with the following kernel libre:
3.16-1-amd64
video card model:
Intel Core IGP (i915) (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (rev 35) (it does not work)
webcam model:
Chicony (unspecified model, uvcvideo) (it works)
Description:
Notes about supported hardware

This is a classic "Thintel" and almost everything works OOTB

BIOS

While not being free, the BIOS is fully featured with no hidden settings. VTx can be activated, and unused devices can be deactivated. The X201 supports coreboot (http://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/x201)

Keyboard

All FN keys can be bound, excepted acpi functions and zoom. The Keysyms are already defined. Previous and Next next to the arrow keys work too.

ACPI

ACPI functions shortcuts work OOTB. Suspend and hibernation using systemd as well.

Trackpoint

Scrolling requires extra Xorg configuration (see https://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Thinkpad/Trackpoint).

Non-free hardware
GPS/3G Modem

This is a Qualcomm Gobi 2000. It requires Microsoft Windows in order to activate the GPS (thinkvantage), getting firmwares files can be done using wine. (http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000)

Wifi

The Wifi adapter uses a non-free firmware. Packet injection is supported.

Not tested yet
  • V92 (soft-)modem
  • Expresscard/54 port

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