I've kinda solved it... using setpci. dekar@vasectomy:~$ sudo dmidecode -s system-manufacturer SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. dekar@vasectomy:~$ sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name SQ45S70S dekar@vasectomy:~$ lspci | grep VGA 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) dekar@vasectomy:~$ sudo setpci -s 00:02.0 F4.B=FF http://dekar.wc3edit.net/2010/09/06/a-driver-independent-and-really-ugly-way-to-set-the-display-brightness/ |