I have tested with kernel 4.11.0-rc1-lp1697556 with the default kernel with the same hardware setup as previously.
Short answer: It works. Long answer: The login screen is displayed on built in monitor, while the laptop is closed. The login works. Network issues but they are not relevant to this bug. Please see attached the "4.11.0-rc1-lp1697556.kern.log" kernel log for details. The relevant nouveau section is copied below. Oct 3 14:48:49 computername kernel: [ 3.175682] nouveau: detected PR support, will not use DSM Oct 3 14:48:49 computername kernel: [ 3.175693] nouveau 0000:01:00.0: enabling device (0006 -> 0007) Oct 3 14:48:49 computername kernel: [ 3.175746] nouveau 0000:01:00.0: unknown chipset (137000a1) Oct 3 14:48:49 computername kernel: [ 3.175764] nouveau: probe of 0000:01:00.0 failed with error -12 ** Attachment added: "4.11.0-rc1-lp1697556.kern.log" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1697556/+attachment/4961442/+files/4.11.0-rc1-lp1697556.kern.log -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1697556 Title: Computer freezes after login - 4.10.0-22-generic To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1697556/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs