[ltp] T40, Kernel 2.6.0-testX, FN key

Ramon Casellas linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:28:12 +0200 (MEST)


On Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Markus Nospers wrote:

> Hi,
>
> sorry if this question already came up, but i didn't found any search
> function
> for the archives.
> My Problem:
> My T40 freezes if I press the FN key while running any 2.6 Kernel.
> (Tested with 2.6.0-test5 2.6.0-test6)
>
> Does anyone know a fix or workaround other then acpi=off?
>

Try either 2.6.0-test5-mm4 or 2.6.0-test6-mm1. Andrew Morton's patches
include ACPI version 20030916 and a required patch for the embedded
controller and battery status. There are still some issues suspending and
hibernating, but at least  thinkpads do not just "hang"

Regards,
R.