[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness using Radeon driver
Confirmed - upgrading to the latest bios (2.12) fixes both the brightness issue and fixes the suspend and resume problem present in later kernels. Looks like this can be put to bed. ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Triaged => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness using Radeon driver To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness using Radeon driver
I have been asked to test a kernel patch for this bug but I am struggling to do so. I am able to obtain the source to the most recent Ubuntu kernel and compile it. The patch, however, appears to have been written for a later kernel version. The 3.13 kernel will not compile after applying it. I believe I need at least 3.14, maybe 3.15. I am aware of the mainline kernel repository that contains kernels pre- built upstream kernels for ubuntu. No source is provided. I need a way to either: 1) get hold of the source for these mainline packages in the same way I can get the source for the most recent ubuntu kernel; or 2) figure out how to compile the "pure" kernel source from kernel.org for Ubuntu. Can anyone advise before I go back to the kernel devs? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness using Radeon driver To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
Will I am indeed using the Radeon driver, however, for clarity, you are not looking inside the acpi_video0 directory for the other entries but rather its parent directory. Also it might not be called radeon_bl0 on your system. Essentially if you list your /sys/class/backlight directory you will (probably) have multiple entries (one of which is acpi_video0). For example, I have two: acpi_video0 and radeon_bl0. You may have different entries, especially if you are using the fglrx driver. You need to go into each of these entries/directories one by one and try to adjust the brightness as described in my original post. Hopefully one of them will work. >From my (very limited) understanding, I think that this is the essence of the bug (i.e. the acpi_video0 interface device is not properly "hooked up" to the actual display adapter). Having said that, what do I know?! Many thanks -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
No "fix" yet as such, however, thanks to kernel developer AAron Lu I can confirm that there is a workaround to manually adjust screen brightness. Its not overly practical, but you possibly write a script to do it. The sequence of commands is below. Essentially it involves accessing your video card via /sys and poking the brightness value directly. Mine video is detected as radeon_bl0. I will revert when I have further information. lewis@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:~$ sudo -s [sudo] password for lewis: root@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:~# cd /sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0 root@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:/sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0# cat max_brightness 255 #Max value for your hardware root@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:/sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0# echo 200 > brightness #Example root@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:/sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0# echo 10 > brightness #Example root@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:/sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0# echo 255 > brightness #Example root@HappyFunMeaowMeaow:/sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0# -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
** Attachment added: "acpidump.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+attachment/4116624/+files/acpidump.txt -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
Chris - thanks. I have submitted the report today in the format I previously attached to the acpi mailing list. I will revert if and when I hear back. Many thanks -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
Chris I have prepared my email with the information requested as advised in the link you provided (see attached). I have determined that I should sent it to xorg-driver-...@lists.x.org (being listed as "for discussions on ati driver related issues." under "graphics issues"). Before I send it, please can you confirm that this is the correct choice based on the nature of this bug? Is this a "graphics issue" for these purposes? In addition, I am unsure what you mean by "please provide a direct URL to your e-mail to the mailing list once you have made it". I can (obviously) send an email in plain text, but I don't know of an easy way to make such sent email available via a URL (though I could possible host something myself). Can you advise what you meant here? Many thanks ** Attachment added: "Screen Brightness Bug Report" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+attachment/4115510/+files/Screen%20Brightness%20Bug%20Report -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
Chris For completeness, I can confirm what Chris has said (i.e. the fglrx drivers do not solve the problem). My testing shows almost the same situation as Chris has kindly noted. By way of a summary: 3.15rc5 kernel with fglrx drivers - X won't start 3.13 kernel with fglrx drivers on AC power - exactly the same bug as my original report (screen alternates between full brightness and black) 3.13 kernel with fglrx drivers on battery power - almost the same problem except screen alternates between full brightness and what looks like around 5% brightness. In summary the fglrx drivers do not appear to provide a work around. I hope that helps ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
Chris I can confirm that the bug is still present after loading the kernel installed by package: linux- image-3.15.0-031500rc5-generic_3.15.0-031500rc5.201405091635_amd64.deb The problem remains identical to the standard Ubuntu kernel (as described in my initial report). I have not altered the tags on my report this time as I am unsure of the procedure here. Many thanks -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: 1002:983d [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness
Chris I can confirm that the bug exists after having updated my bios (2.08 -> 2.10). I have also checked the new bios with the upstream kernel for completeness. The problem remains identical to the description given in my initial report. I have removed the outdated bios tag and set this back to confirmed (which I hope is the correct procedure). Output from the commands you requested: $ sudo dmidecode -s bios-version && sudo dmidecode -s bios-release-date [sudo] password for lewis: V2.10 10/14/2013 ** Tags removed: bios-outdated-2.10 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: [Acer Aspire V5-122P] Unable to adjust screen brightness To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] Re: Unable to adjust screen brightness on Acer Aspire V5-122P
Joseph Many thanks for your response. I have installed and tested the bug against the kernel installed by package: linux- image-3.15.0-031500rc4-generic_3.15.0-031500rc4.201405042135_amd64.deb The problem remains identical to the standard Ubuntu kernel (as described in my initial report). I believe that I have added the tag "kernel-bug-exists-upstream" as requested. Many thanks ** Tags added: kernel-bug-exists-upstream ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: Unable to adjust screen brightness on Acer Aspire V5-122P To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1315834] [NEW] Unable to adjust screen brightness on Acer Aspire V5-122P
Public bug reported: I am unable to adjust the screen brightness on my Acer Aspire V5-122P. Adjusting brightness in the settings applet has no affect. Adjusting brightness with the keyboard function keys tuns the screen on and off seemingly randomly. I believe this (rightly or wrongly) to be a problem with the hardware drivers for the laptop's touch screen (rather than with xorg or the open source AMD graphics drivers). I have therefore filed a bug report under "linux". Unfortunately I do not know how to determine the exact details of the touch screen. I have included the output of lspci below, but cannot see the screen listed. I am happy to gather further information with guidance. Many thanks OUTPUT FROM LSPCI 00:00.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Root Complex 00:01.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Temash [Radeon HD 8250/8280G] 00:01.1 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Device 9840 00:02.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 0 00:02.3 PCI bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Functions 5:1 00:10.0 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB XHCI Controller (rev 01) 00:11.0 SATA controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH SATA Controller [AHCI mode] (rev 40) 00:12.0 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB OHCI Controller (rev 39) 00:12.2 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB EHCI Controller (rev 39) 00:13.0 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB OHCI Controller (rev 39) 00:13.2 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB EHCI Controller (rev 39) 00:14.0 SMBus: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH SMBus Controller (rev 3a) 00:14.2 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH Azalia Controller (rev 02) 00:14.3 ISA bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH LPC Bridge (rev 11) 00:14.7 SD Host controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH SD Flash Controller (rev 01) 00:18.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 0 00:18.1 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 1 00:18.2 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 2 00:18.3 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 3 00:18.4 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 4 00:18.5 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 5 01:00.0 Network controller: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 / AR9565 Wireless Network Adapter (rev 01) ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: linux-image-3.13.0-24-generic 3.13.0-24.46 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-24.46-generic 3.13.9 Uname: Linux 3.13.0-24-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USERPID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC1: lewis 2240 F pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC0: lewis 2240 F pulseaudio CurrentDesktop: Unity Date: Sun May 4 10:55:50 2014 HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=42931b07-a2e1-49a1-9780-874e1d4300b7 InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-04-14 (19 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Beta amd64 (20140326) MachineType: Acer Aspire V5-122P ProcFB: 0 radeondrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-24-generic.efi.signed root=UUID=8a594eb2-ccc3-4aa4-a4c5-e872f4033b04 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-24-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-24-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.127 SourcePackage: linux UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) dmi.bios.date: 07/18/2013 dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde Corp. dmi.bios.version: V2.08 dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag dmi.board.name: Aspire V5-122P dmi.board.vendor: Acer dmi.board.version: V2.08 dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: Acer dmi.chassis.version: V2.08 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnInsydeCorp.:bvrV2.08:bd07/18/2013:svnAcer:pnAspireV5-122P:pvrV2.08:rvnAcer:rnAspireV5-122P:rvrV2.08:cvnAcer:ct10:cvrV2.08: dmi.product.name: Aspire V5-122P dmi.product.version: V2.08 dmi.sys.vendor: Acer ** Affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: amd64 apport-bug trusty -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315834 Title: Unable to adjust screen brightness on Acer Aspire V5-122P To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1315834/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs