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"Small but Mighty", this 11" fanless laptop is designed for Linux and supports many distributions right out of the box. The manufacturer prides themselves in their open-source contributions and offers detailed support if necessary.

This laptop has the option of open-source (coreboot) firmware or closed-source (AMI). This guide was written primarily while using coreboot -- if you're using AMI please highlight any differences observed.

Hardware

Standard

Device	Make/model	Status	Vendor ID / Product ID	Kernel driver(s)	Kernel version	Notes
CPU	Intel(R) Pentium(R) Silver N5030 CPU	Works	N/A	N/A	5.15.41	Core: Gemini Lake Architecture: Goldmont Plus (-march=goldmont-plus)
Front side bus	RD790 Host Bridge	Not tested	1002:5956	pcieport	3.18.9	Note example.
Video card	Intel Corporation GeminiLake [UHD Graphics 605]	Works		FB_EFI i915	5.15.41	Early framebuffer is CONFIG_FB_EFI Then i915 And 'intel' in X11
Webcam	Microdia USB 2.0 Camera	Works	0c45:6365	CONFIG_USB_VIDEO_CLASS	5.15.41	Everyday Webcam directions worked first try.
Microphone	style="background-color: #DFF0D8; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="cell-yes" | Works		CONFIG_SND_USB_AUDIO		Not sure of make

Accessories

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Device	Make/model	Status	Bus ID	Kernel driver(s)	Kernel version	Notes
Dock	ThinkPad Pro Dock	Not tested	N/A	N/A	3.18.9	Note example.

Installation

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Firmware

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Kernel

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WIP notes - touchpad required i2c designware stuff, maybe lpss stuff, and and hid_multitouch

KERNEL Enable support for these hardware drivers

Write menuconfig instructions here.

Emerge

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root #emerge --ask category/package

Configuration

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Example 1

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Troubleshooting

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Issue 1

When X happens, Y is how you fix it.

See also

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• Article_name

External resources

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References

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