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| Plug in your USB startup disk, then reboot the computer. You may need to change your NC10's boot settings so that it will boot from a plugged-in USB disk; to check, press F2 when the netbook is first turning on to enter BIOS setup. | Plug in your USB startup disk, then reboot the computer. You may need to change your NC10's boot settings so that it will boot from a plugged-in USB disk; to check, press F2 when the Netbook is first turning on to enter BIOS setup. |
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| = Audio - Alsa Drivers = We need to recompile audio driver alsa at the last available version since the audio chipset is not fully recognized by ubuntu 8.10. The on-board chipset is a Realtek ID 272. |
The Alsa audio driver needs to be recompiled since the on-board chipset is a Realtek ID 272 which is not fully supported by Ubuntu 8.10. |
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| for compiling driver from source we need the package '''build-essential''', for that simply run in a terminal | When compiling the driver from source the package '''build-essential''' is needed. In terminal type: |
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| Now we can download the last Alsa Driver source from [[http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Download|here]] (tested on v. 1.0.18a) Extract it on Desktop and run in a terminal |
The last Alsa Driver source can be downloaded at [[http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Download|here]] (tested on v. 1.0.18a) Extract it on Desktop and in terminal type: |
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| Now we have to check the volume in alsamixer with: | Set the volume levels in alsamixer - In terminal type: |
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| For internal microphone exists another [[http://www.ubuntugeek.com/pulseaudio-fixes-system-wide-equalizer-support-in-ubuntu-804-hardy-heron.html|tricks that need more test]]. I've tried it and my internal microphone now works fine but I re-encounter problem with headset plugin. try to test it and write your experience. |
For the internal microphone there is another [[http://www.ubuntugeek.com/pulseaudio-fixes-system-wide-equalizer-support-in-ubuntu-804-hardy-heron.html|workaround that needs testing]]. The internal microphone works but problems with plugging in headphones reoccur. Report your experiences on the discussion page. |
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| Since now its impossible to map FN key, perhaps its possible to manage a combination of key that can emulate this function. we need two utilities for mapping keys Ctrl+UP and Ctrl+DOWN for managing screen's brightness. |
Currently it is impossible to map the FN keys. Therefore, two utilities for mapping alternative keys are needed so that screen brightness can be adjusted. |
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| For increase and decrease the screen's brightness This is only a tricks that doesn't resolve the real proble but give you a possibility to manage the brighness with a key combination. = See Also = ... |
To increase and decrease the screen's brightness |
Install Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 8.10 on the Samsung NC10
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DOCUMENTATION UNDER CONSTRUCTION...
Fully functional 'out of the box':
- Video (with desktop effects)
- Wired networking
- USB
- Webcam
- Suspend / resume
Fully functional after driver updates:
- Wireless networking
- Audio (internal speakers now turn off when headphones are in use)
- Internal mic
Not functional:
- Fn Brightness keys (workaround available)
- Multi-touch
Installation
Prerequisites:
Before you begin you will need the following:
- A USB drive
A downloaded image (iso) of the Ubuntu Intrepid installation CD
Creating USB startup disk:
Method 1: (From an Ubuntu Intrepid computer, or computer running Ubuntu Intrepid Live CD) UBUNTU USB TOOL
Go to System -> Administration and select Create a USB startup disk. Select the Ubuntu image and the USB device, then press the Make startup disk button at the bottom of the window.
(Either of the options at the bottom of the window, regarding saving documents and settings, will work with this method, so pick your preference.)
After it is finished, install from the USB startup disk
Method 2: (From any Windows or Linux Computer) UNETBOOTIN
Download Unetbootin to your computer and plug in your USB drive. Follow the instructions at the UNetbootin website to create a USB startup disk.
When the startup disk is ready, install from the USB startup disk
Installing to NC10 from the USB startup disk:
Plug in your USB startup disk, then reboot the computer. You may need to change your NC10's boot settings so that it will boot from a plugged-in USB disk; to check, press F2 when the Netbook is first turning on to enter BIOS setup.
When you have verified this, save changes and exit BIOS setup.
The computer should then boot from the USB startup disk, offering you an Ubuntu menu. Select Install Ubuntu to begin installation.
Wireless Networking - Atheros
The wireless hardware is detected, but a non-functional driver is loaded when Ubuntu is installed. Installing the latest Madwifi driver resolves this problem.
First, disable the installed driver from System->Administration->Hardware driver by clicking Deactivate on the bottom of the window.
Next, blacklist the bad driver by adding it to your kernel blacklist. Open a terminal and enter
sudo echo "blacklist ath_pci" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist sudo echo "blacklist ath_hal" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
Finally, install the Madwifi driver:
sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-intrepid
After rebooting the driver should load and wireless networks should be listed in the Network Manager Applet.
Audio - Alsa Driver
The Alsa audio driver needs to be recompiled since the on-board chipset is a Realtek ID 272 which is not fully supported by Ubuntu 8.10.
When compiling the driver from source the package build-essential is needed. In terminal type:
sudo apt-get install build-essential
The last Alsa Driver source can be downloaded at here (tested on v. 1.0.18a) Extract it on Desktop and in terminal type:
cd Desktop/alsa-driver-* ./configure --with-cards=hda-intel --with-oss=yes --with-sequencer=yes make sudo make install
Set the volume levels in alsamixer - In terminal type:
alsamixer
Restart the computer. The internal speakers will be disabled when you plug-in a headphone's jack.
Internal Microphone
For the internal microphone there is another workaround that needs testing. The internal microphone works but problems with plugging in headphones reoccur. Report your experiences on the discussion page.
Fn Brightness Keys - Workaround
Currently it is impossible to map the FN keys. Therefore, two utilities for mapping alternative keys are needed so that screen brightness can be adjusted. From terminal:
sudo apt-get install xbacklight
Download Ubuntu Tweak from here and install it. Now open Ubuntu tweak (Application -> System tools) go to the appropriate section (Personal -> Shortcut) and set the combination that you want for example
Ctrl+UP with:
xbacklight -inc 10
and Ctrl+DOWN
xbacklight -dec 10
To increase and decrease the screen's brightness
External Links
* http://nc10ubuntu.wordpress.com/ - A blog that considers ways of improving the use of Ubuntu on the Samsung NC10
* http://www.netbooknews.it/ubuntu-su-nc10-parte-seconda/ - Italian blog for all netbook-related news and tricks. (Thanks for Audio and wireless tricks)
* Dedicated unofficial blog