Re: Clevo 2700
On Tue, Apr 16, 2002 at 09:45:20PM +0100, gob wrote:
> Hi Mark,
>
> I had a look at your website once before, following a google search for
> 'SiS630S linux laptop'. It was then I realised I have a Clevo also. I
> have the CDRW spec (Matsushita/Panasonic UDJA310) rather than the DVD. I
> presume that 3D acceleration is therefore unnecessary (?).
>
> I had some initial problems with the linux installation, solved now with
> woody, and thanks to the driver and XF86Config-4 from Thomas's site. I
> have the 2.2.20 kernel.
>
> >softmodem
>
> Did you manage to get this going?
>
> >modem
>
> I have a PCMCIA modem which I'm attempting to get going. At the moment all
> my browsing/email is done in the windows partition, so this is my highest
> priority.
>
> >Logitech USB (on USB and PS/2) First/Pilot Wheel Mouse Type
>
> I have a Logitech optical cordless rodent, will work on it with suggestions
> from your site.
>
> >audio
>
> I've yet to test this, will do so today.
>
> >Becomes quite hot
>
> This is an extreme problem for me. I may have overused the system in the
> past, burning CD after CD. Now it overheats regularly, causing a complete
> crash. Anything CPU intensive can cause it, eg converting a 200MB MP2 to
> .wav (resulting file is ~1GB!). It overheated in Linux whilst trying to
> make a kernel as per the SiS site. Also, if it on for any length of time
> ie >4h, it will freeze during normal CPU activity. I know its an
> overheating problem as it doesn't occur if I put the laptop outside into
> the cold. I sent it back once, all they did was a BIOS upgrade which has
> made no apparent changes. I'm hoping I'll come across a linux solution one
> day.
my new laptop has the sis(630) chipset and would overheat within 10-15
minutes. the first repair didn't fix the problem (at a shipping cost to
me of $35.00). i had no choice but to send it back for another repair
(with another $35.00 to ship). the mfg, embarrassed by the situation,
upgraded the processor from 1.1 ghz to 1.3 ghz. i don't know what else
they did (besides scratch up the top of the laptop), but it no longer
overheats.
rhetorically, is your box still under warranty?
>
> I'd be interested to hear your experiences with the above.
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b.
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