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notebook NP-X420-JA01AE
model: NP-X420-JA01AE(model id: 628)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
vendor:
SAMSUNG
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?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
2009
compatibility with free software:
A-platinum
tested on:
Trisquel 5.0 Dagda
Trisquel 5.5 Brigantia
tested with the following kernel libre:
2.6.38-14-generic
3.0.0-24-generic
video card model:
Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09) - GMA X4500 (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (it works)
webcam model:
(it works)
Description:
The only thing which doesn`t work is the brightness control shortcut Fn+UP/DOWN arrows. To change the brightness, use the command
# setpci -s 00:02.0 f4.b=XX
with XX from 00 to ff -- for more information, see lspci(8):
$ man 8 lspci
Also, if you use laptop-mode, the following should mostly work in /etc/laptop-mode/conf.d/lcd-brightness (replace XX, YY and ZZ):
CONTROL_BRIGHTNESS=1
BATT_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND="setpci -s 00:02.0 f4.b=XX"
LM_AC_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND="setpci -s 00:02.0 f4.b=YY"
NOLM_AC_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND="setpci -s 00:02.0 f4.b=ZZ"
BRIGHTNESS_OUTPUT="/dev/null"
Setting the brightness to "00" will likely shutdown your screen.

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