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by fmk
Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Linux on MintBox Mini / Linux on fitlet
Topic: Kernel for Meltdown/Spectre
Replies: 3
Views: 25334

Re: Kernel for Meltdown/Spectre

Ok, I'm working my way through setting up Mint 18.3. Basic install worked ok, kernel and video driver no problems so far. But there are a few bumps in the road. Since Mint changed to systemd in 18, enabling ALPM as described here http://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/Aggressive_Link_Power_Management_(ALP...
by fmk
Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: Linux on MintBox Mini / Linux on fitlet
Topic: Kernel for Meltdown/Spectre
Replies: 3
Views: 25334

Kernel for Meltdown/Spectre

Any suggestions on a working kernel/video driver combo with meltdown patches? I'm using Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa Xfce (had upgraded from 17.1) with the recommended 3.16.0-38 kernel and fglrx driver. Linuxmint.com says to use 3.13.0-139 but with that I lose the cpu temp sensor. I also tried 4.4.0-109 whi...
by fmk
Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Linux on MintBox Mini / Linux on fitlet
Topic: Has anyone upgraded to 17.3?
Replies: 7
Views: 18972

Re: Has anyone upgraded to 17.3?

I followed the upgrade path outlined by Denis above and it seemed to go smoothly except for installing the RadeonSi video driver. When I rebooted, there were problems with the display, including the "confetti" block Dinosaur mentioned. vainfo gives libva info: VA-API version 0.35.0 libva info: va_ge...
by fmk
Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Linux on MintBox Mini / Linux on fitlet
Topic: Fitlet-XA10: USB 3 (back) detected as USB 2 port
Replies: 6
Views: 12880

Re: Fitlet-XA10: USB 3 (back) detected as USB 2 port

I had a similar (same?) problem on my iA10. A USB3 thumb drive would be seen as USB2 on the back blue port. I noticed the drive case was tight against the power cord when inserted, so I pulled off the sliding shield so it fit without pressing against the cord. Now it was seen as USB3.
by fmk
Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:21 am
Forum: Linux on MintBox Mini / Linux on fitlet
Topic: desktop does not use entire screen (leaves ~1 inch borders)
Replies: 2
Views: 8623

Re: desktop does not use entire screen (leaves ~1 inch borde

That sounds like more of an overscan/underscan problem. I had the same issue until I set the display driver to 0% overscan. I use XFCE so it may be different, but in AMD Catalyst Control Center choose Display Manager and then the adjustments tab. You can adjust the image and scaling options and prev...
by fmk
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: fitlet hardware
Topic: mSATA heat sink missing in docu
Replies: 12
Views: 23303

Re: mSATA heat sink missing in docu

Ok, I took another try at this. One of the chips on the ssd is thicker than the other. In the attached picture, if the heat plate is flat against the thicker chip, the other isn't touched. If the heat plate is touching both chips, they only make contact at the edges. If I put the cover on I assume o...
by fmk
Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: fitlet hardware
Topic: mSATA heat sink missing in docu
Replies: 12
Views: 23303

Re: mSATA heat sink missing in docu

I also have a problem with the EVO 850. I requested and received a heat plate for my iA10. When attaching the plate to the ssd, the chips on the ssd act as a fulcrum and the circuit board tilts up at an angle. The only way to get the board and plate to fit flat is have the screw so loose that it doe...
by fmk
Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General fitlet questions
Topic: Inserting/removing uSD card problem
Replies: 4
Views: 13116

Re: Inserting/removing uSD card problem

I tried it some more and found that it does work. There is a lot of free movement up and down when inserting the card and it is easy to be mis-aligned and miss the socket. That's the problem I was having. With care I can now get it to work properly.
by fmk
Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:47 am
Forum: General fitlet questions
Topic: Inserting/removing uSD card problem
Replies: 4
Views: 13116

Inserting/removing uSD card problem

Is there a trick to it? The first time since I got my iA10 I tried inserting a uSD card. I pushed it in until it was flush with the case. Nothing. Tried pushing it a little further inside with my fingernail. Still nothing, and now I couldn't get it out. Shut the fitlet down and disconnected power. U...
by fmk
Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:18 am
Forum: General fitlet questions
Topic: Fitlet XA10 does not start
Replies: 11
Views: 16161

Re: Fitlet XA10 does not start

No, sorry. I was lucky that it was something simple in my case, but if the LED doesn't change at all it does sound like something more. Hopefully one of the fitPC guys will have some suggestions.

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