diff --git a/doc.md b/doc.md index c305264f..76cd7546 100644 --- a/doc.md +++ b/doc.md @@ -172,10 +172,9 @@ Troubleshooting * [Installing on system with new AMD GPU (missing firmware problem)](https://groups.google.com/group/qubes-devel/browse_thread/thread/e27a57b0eda62f76) * [How to install an Nvidia driver in dom0](/doc/install-nvidia-driver/) * [Nvidia troubleshooting guide](/doc/nvidia-troubleshooting/) + * [Lenovo ThinkPad Troubleshooting](/doc/thinkpad-troubleshooting/) * [Apple MacBook Troubleshooting](/doc/macbook-troubleshooting/) * [Getting Sony Vaio Z laptop to work with Qubes](/doc/sony-vaio-tinkering/) - * [Getting Lenovo 450 to work with Qubes](/doc/lenovo450-tinkering/) - * [Getting Lenovo Thinkpad X201 to work with Qubes](/doc/thinkpad_x201/) * [Troubleshooting UEFI related problems](/doc/uefi-troubleshooting/) diff --git a/troubleshooting/thinkpad-troubleshooting.md b/troubleshooting/thinkpad-troubleshooting.md index 6ea6ec4b..4e5ed82b 100644 --- a/troubleshooting/thinkpad-troubleshooting.md +++ b/troubleshooting/thinkpad-troubleshooting.md @@ -1,15 +1,27 @@ --- layout: doc -title: ThinkPad Troubleshooting +title: Lenovo ThinkPad Troubleshooting permalink: /doc/thinkpad-troubleshooting/ redirect_from: - /doc/thinkpad_x201/ - /en/doc/thinkpad_x201/ - /doc/Thinkpad_X201/ - /wiki/Thinkpad_X201/ +- /doc/lenovo450-tinkering/ +- /en/doc/lenovo450-tinkering/ +- /doc/Lenovo450Tinkering/ +- /wiki/Lenovo450Tinkering/ --- -# ThinkPad Troubleshooting # +# Lenovo ThinkPad Troubleshooting # + +## ThinkPads with Intel HD 3000 graphics ## + +Several ThinkPad models have Intel HD 3000 graphics, including the T420s and the +T520. Some users with these laptops have experienced random reboots, which were +solved by adding `i915.enable_rc6=0` as a kernel parameter to +`GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX` in the file `/etc/default/grub` in dom0. + ## Instructions for getting your Lenovo Thinkpad X201 & X200 laptop working with Qubes/Linux ## @@ -39,10 +51,17 @@ Then reboot, enter BIOS and re-enable VT-d. 2. Add the script to the startup-items of your desktop environment. -## ThinkPads with Intel HD 3000 graphics ## -Several ThinkPad models have Intel HD 3000 graphics, including the T420s and the -T520. Some users with these laptops have experienced random reboots, which were -solved by adding `i915.enable_rc6=0` as a kernel parameter to -`GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX` in the file `/etc/default/grub` in dom0. +## Instructions for getting your Lenovo 450 laptop working with Qubes/Linux ## + +Lenovo 450 uses UEFI, so some settings are needed to get Qubes (or Fedora) to boot, otherwise Qubes install USB stick will reboot right after boot selector screen and not continue install. + +### Setting UEFI options to get Qubes install to boot ### + +1. Enable Legacy USB mode +2. Disable all Secure Boot and UEFI options, but leave this enabled: Config / USB / USB UEFI BIOS SUPPORT +3. Save settings and reboot +5. Install Qubes + +... and now enjoy :) These settings may be needed also in other UEFI computers.