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Configurations are organised by BIOS, since it has impact on all the rest. BIOS are listed from the most recent to the oldest

A20

CONFIG #A20_01 (by @timwienk)

  • Model: XPS 13 9343-6782 (Core i7-5600U, FullHD non-touchscreen, Intel 7265 Wifi)
  • Distribution: Debian Buster 10.6
  • Boot mode: UEFI
  • Kernel: 4.19.146-1 (2020-09-17)
  • Kernel Parameters: None
  • Patches: No patches applied manually
  • Specific packages used:
  • Specific packages used for Debian Jessie 8.x only (from backports):
    • linux-image-amd64 (>= 4.1+66)
      • With this newer kernel audio works completely (including microphone)
      • Audio still in HDA mode (if used in I2C mode on previous boot (i.e. in Windows), an extra cold boot is needed after booting once to switch to HDA)
    • xserver-xorg-video-intel (>= 2:2.99)
      • This newer version is required for DRI to work with the broadwell CPU
  • Config files:
  • Untested:
    • Bluetooth
    • Actual DisplayPort output (only tested with HDMI adapter)
  • Known issues:
    • No palm detection on touchpad with "synaptics" or "multitouch" drivers, "libinput" (on Debian Stretch and Buster) does a better job
      • Note: When "xserver-xorg-input-synaptics" and/or "xserver-xorg-input-multitouch" are installed, default configuration prefers these over "libinput"
  • Other accessories used:
    • Dell 470-ABBT, USB 3 to Ethernet adapter (rtl8153 chip, works out of the box)
    • Dell 470-13629, Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (works out of the box)
    • Dell 460-BBGZ, Padded sleeve with pocket (officially for 12" Dell notebooks, pocket used for accessories + charger, fits perfectly)

A11

CONFIG #A11_01 (by @mpalourdio)

  • QHD version, i7-5600u, intel 7265 wifi
  • Kernel: 4.8.0-42-generic #45~16.04.1-Ubuntu SMP
  • Kernel Parameters: i915.enable_rc6=1 i915.lvds_downclock=1 pcie_aspm=force
  • Distribution: Linux Mint 18.1 Sarah
  • Pro: Microphone ok / Touchscreen works / Sound ok
  • Cons : Suspend / Hibernate mode doesn't work all the time (From last months, OK most of the time)
  • Palmdetect and disable touchpad when typing work now (using libinput)
  • Touchpad config : 50-synaptics.conf or 90-libinput.conf to create in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d
  • Blacklist psmouse : psmouse-blacklist.conf
  • HiDPI tweaks
  • Dell D3100 docking station -> DisplayLink drivers v1.3.52

A06

CONFIG #A06_01 (by @fillier)

  • Model: XPS 13 9343 (Core i5-5200U, Broadcom Wifi)
  • Kernel: 4.2.0-16-generic
  • Kernel Parameters: pcie_aspm=force i915.enable_fbc=1 i915.enable_rc6=7
  • Distribution: Ubuntu 15.10 (Wily)
  • Boot mode UEFI
  • Specific configurations:
    • i8k for fan control
    • smm to disable bios fan control (fights with i8k)
    • tlp for power management
    • psensor to monitor temps and fan speed
    • blacklisted psmouse
    • enabled TearFree xorg.conf
  • Cons:
    • using smm 30a3 disables brightness control and power button(s)
    • battery life seem less than expected (better since using tlp)
    • wifi does not always work when resuming (haven't seen this happen for a while)
    • bluetooth connection to logitech H800 headset fails (see notes)
  • Notes:
    • Followed instructions here: [http://askubuntu.com/a/632348] and got bluetooth fully working with Logitech M557 Mouse and Logitech H800 headset.

A05

CONFIG #A05_01 (by @kumy)

  • Kernel: 3.19.0-30-generic
  • Kernel Parameters: None
  • Distri: Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid)
  • Pro: Everything seems to be working fine.
  • Cons:
    • Microphone might not work? (not tested)
    • Mouse flickering on main screen while using Docking Station.
  • Boot mode UEFI
  • Wireless channels 12 and 13 are not available for use: debian wiki
  • Docking Station D3100 working with one HDMI and one DisplayPort. Driver: 1.0.138

CONFIG #A05_02 (by @alessio)

  • QHD Touchscreen version, Intel i7-5600U, Intel 7265 WiFi
  • Touchpad firmware A00 (http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER02883019M/1/9343_Firmware_T792T_WN32_18.1.48_A00.EXE)
  • Kernel: 4.2.0-16-generic
  • Kernel Parameters: video=vesafb:ywrap,mtrr:3 i915.enable_rc6=1 i915.lvds_downclock=1 pcie_aspm=force
  • Distribution: Ubuntu 15.10
  • Touchpad config: Put configure_touchpad.sh somewhere and add it to the list of startup applications with gnome-session-properties to enable palm detect and mid-button emulation with left+right tap.
  • Blacklist psmouse as it seems causing X to be unstable: psmouse-blacklist.conf
  • TTY consoles font improvements: console-setup , overwrite the existing one in /etc/default/
  • Disable Bluetooth and apply TTY's font improvements at boot : rc.local , overwrite the existing one in /etc/
  • Scale GRUB menu: HiDPI tweaks
  • Sound works like a charm. Internal mic, speakers and headset automatic switch: it's all working well
  • Cons: none

A04

CONFIG #A04_01 (by @tombh)

  • Kernel: 4.0.0-1-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 4.0.2-1
  • Kernel Parameters: none
  • Patches: None
  • Distro: Debian Sid
  • Pro: Sound, Suspend, no keyboard glitches, no touchpad freezes
  • Cons: Touchpad multitouch, no microphone (haven't tried to fix yet though)
  • HiDPI: I find Xft.dpi: 125 in ~/.Xresources is the best fit for resolution/font sizes

CONFIG #A04_02 (by @rpbaptist)

  • Kernel 4.0 (Patched as instructed here)
  • Kernel Parameters: pcie_aspm=force i915.i915_enable_fbc=1
  • Distribution: Linux Mint 17.1
  • Configuration as listed in same link as mentioned in kernel link.
  • Pro: Wifi works, sound, headphone detection, microphone.
  • Con: Touchpad palm detection not working. (ic2) Sound over displayport appears randomly. Cannot enable manually.
  • Boot mode: UEFI

CONFIG #A04_03 (by @bric3)

  • Kernel: 4.1.2-040102-generic (installed from ubuntu mainline builds 4.1.2-unstable)
  • Kernel Parameters: None
  • Patches: No patches applied manually
  • Distribution: Ubuntu Gnome 15.04 (Vivid)
  • Wifi driver : build for 4.1+ as recommended by this Dell guy
  • Touchpad config : 50-synaptics.conf to put in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/
    • No button softarea (à la Apple Trackpad)
    • Third finger is the middle button on regular mouse (i.e. it pastes)
    • Also disabled GNOME settings daemon as it overrides my X11 config (no equivalent in GNOME settings dialog)
    • Disabled mouse
  • Touchscreen disabled : 99-no-touchscreen.conf to put in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/
  • Pro: Almost everything seem to work fine
  • Cons:
    • I had to install (reinstall) manually drivers Bluetooth and Wifi to make it work well
    • Nasty trackpad bug in the kernel fixed in 4.1, but still palm detection nat working well, trackpad not disabled when typing (b/c Gnome settings disabled)
  • Boot mode: BIOS
  • HiDPI stuff:
    • Applied all (application and external displays) tricks from Arch Linux wiki
    • And those tweaks by @mpalourdio

A03

CONFIG #A03_01 (by @soleblaze)

  • Kernel: 4.1-rc3 (linux-xps9343 testing)
  • Kernel Parameters: i915.enable_rc6=1 i915.enable_fbc=1 i915.lvds_downclock=1 pcie_aspm=force
  • /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/50-synaptics.conf is configured for palm detection and clickpad
  • Patches: None
  • Distribution: Arch Linux
  • Pros: touchpad and sound work.
  • Cons: palm detection does not work

CONFIG #A03_02 (by @xbcrespo)

  • Kernel: 3.16.0-4
  • Kernel Parameters: none
  • Distri : Debian Jessie
  • Cons : Mic doesn't work.Touchpad not working properly (touch clicks are not being detected and two-finger gestures block the touchpad)
  • Wifi config : Follow the next tutorial: Broadcom drivers
  • Sound is working, altough I had to select "Speakers" in the sound configuration menu (Gnome 3)

CONFIG #A03_03 (by @linquize)

  • Touchpad firmware A00
  • Kernel: 3.19.0-18-generic #18-Ubuntu SMP
  • Kernel Parameters: None
  • Distribution: Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid) x64
  • Pro: This kernel makes microphone to work.
  • Cons: None
  • Boot mode: UEFI with secure boot

A02

CONFIG #A02_01 (by @pcolby)

  • Kernel: 3.18.0-13-generic #14-Ubuntu SMP
  • Kernel Parameters: None
  • Distri: Kubuntu 15.04 Beta 1 (kubuntu-15.04-beta1-desktop-amd64)
  • Pro: Everything seems to be working fine, including audio (haven't had time to test thoroughly yet).
  • Cons: Microphone might not work? (not tested)
  • Custom HiDPI config : 90-eDP1.conf in /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d

A01

CONFIG #A01_01 (by @mpalourdio)

  • QHD version, i7-5600u, intel 7265 wifi
  • Kernel: 3.16.0-30-generic (#40-14.04.1-Ubuntu)
  • Kernel Parameters: psmouse.resetafter=0 && acpi_osi="!Windows 2013"
  • Distri : Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca
  • Pro: Touchpad works / Touchscreen works
  • Sound seems ok, (3.13 and 3.16.30). 3.16.0.31 makes the touchpad freeze, and there's no sound (whatever the boot kernel parameters)
  • Stock kernel (3.13) has sound all the time
  • 3.16.x has very poor wifi (intel 7265), 3.13 doens't have this problem.

CONFIG #A01_02 (by @mpalourdio)

  • QHD version, i7-5600u, intel 7265 wifi
  • Kernel: 3.18.7 and/or 3.18.8 and/or 3.19.1/3.19.2 (3.19.0 = kernel panic)
  • Kernel Parameters: psmouse.resetafter=0 && acpi_osi="!Windows 2013"
  • Distri : Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca
  • Pro: Touchpad works / Touchscreen works / Sound ok
  • Poor wifi (intel 7265). Fix : iwconfig wlan0 power off => seems much better with 3.18.8/3.19.1 and last linux firmware.
  • Cons : Microphone doesn't work. Suspend mode doesn't work all the time. Sometines, touchpad jumbs to screen border. Dmesg populated with message

CONFIG #A01_03 (by @timdj)

  • Kernel: 4.0-rc1 custom build with patched i2c-hid and hid-multitouch
  • Kernel Parameters: acpi_osi="!Windows 2013" pmouse.resetafter=0 i915.enable_fbc=1 i915.lvds_downclock=1 pcie_aspm=force i915.enable_psr=1
  • Distribution : Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca
  • Pro: Touchpad works / Touchscreen works / Sound ok
  • Applied patches: i2c-hid, hid-multitouch latest firmware package and latest firmware for intel 7265
  • Cons
    • Still not happy with touchpad, no palmdetect, moving cursor on button click.
    • Suspend, poweroff and reboot does not always work.
    • Microphone not working
  • after using kernel parameters above and installing tlp my idle power usage (low brightness QHD+ screen) is down to 3.16W with WiFi / 3.03W withouth WiFi

A00

CONFIG #A00_01 (by @janhenke)

  • Kernel: 3.16.0-30-generic (Ubuntu 14.10)
  • Kernel Parameter: none
  • Pro: Touchpad works perfectly
  • Con: No audio (at all)