New Linux Driver Coming To Improve ASUS Zenbook Snapdragon X2 Support
ASUS Zenbook A14 and A16 laptops with Snapdragon X2 SoC now support more features under Linux with a new EC driver.
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ASUS Zenbook A14 and A16 laptops with Snapdragon X2 SoC now support more features under Linux with a new EC driver.
A new driver has been created to help Linux work better with ASUS laptops that use a special chip. This driver lets the laptop tell us more about its temperature and how bright the keyboard lights are.
Analysis
{"# Snapdragon X2 EC Driver":"The Snapdragon X2 EC driver, developed by open-source developer Konrad Dybcio, introduces support for fan speeds, temperature readings, and keyboard backlight brightness levels. This driver is a significant improvement over previous Qualcomm patches.","# Qualcomm's Contribution":"Qualcomm engineers have contributed to improving support for Snapdragon X2 laptops under Linux, with the new driver being a part of this effort. The driver is based on Qualcomm's reference design but tailored for ASUS Zenbook laptops.","# ASUS Zenbook Support":"The new driver allows ASUS Zenbook A14 and A16 laptops to report current fan speeds, temperature readings from two sensors, and keyboard backlight brightness levels. It also supports system suspend and resume notifications."}
Key points
- New EC driver improves ASUS Zenbook A14 and A16 support under Linux
- Driver supports fan speeds, temperature readings, and keyboard backlight brightness
- No plans for Snapdragon X2 testing on ASUS Zenbook laptops
The new driver could lead to more Linux support for other ASUS laptops with Snapdragon chips in the future.
There are no plans to test the driver on ASUS Zenbook laptops, so we won't know how well it works until someone tries it.