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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

http://ecomstation.ru

Presentation:

Speaker: Eugene Gorbunoff

eComStation is ready for

modern notebooks and desktops

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

http://ecomstation.ru

Live presentation -- ASUS A6Ja notebook

Core Duo, 1.66 GHz (T2300)

ATI Radeon Mobility X1600, Monitor: 15.4”

Network: Realtek RTL8168

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Intel HDAudio CODEC (ALC880)

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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What is ACPI?

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

Replaces IBM APM, Plug'n'Play, OS2APIC.PSD

ACPI stores full detailed info about computer in one place

=> simplifies development of OS and drivers

ACPI is a part of every modern computer

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Modern obstinate computer

SMP machine (multi processor, multi core)

Notebook (power control)

PC without PCI BIOS (no access to PCI bus via OEMHLP$)

Control of idle state

Indicators of system state

When you need ACPI driver?

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Comparison of ACPI in different OSes

Linux: they are modifing sourcecode; Using modules;

Mixing kernel and ACPI driver

eComStation: Universal driver; Using snooper (no modules)

Windows: CD for every PC

Advantages of eComStation ACPI:

Follows the specifications

No modifications in Intel code

Continues to work if you move harddisk to other PC

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Forecast of Intel Corporation (IDF Taipei Fall 2006)

Multicore processors occupy more than 65% of the market

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Copy files: acpi.psd, acpica.add, acpi32.dll

CONFIG.SYS:

psd=acpi.psd

basedev=acpica.add

Update drivers (RESOURCE.SYS, Network, ..)

NVidia PC switches

Dell switches

Remove dust from your PC

How to install ACPI driver

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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SMP installation:

Install SMP kernel (doscall.dll)

psd=acpi.psd /SMP

Update device drivers (ready for SMP mode)

Advantages of SMP

Performance increase (-10% .. +80%)

Use all processors! => Smooth work

Use SMP kernel without fee

(for owners of Software Subscription)

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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APIC mode:

More interrupts

Interrupts are processed faster

Maximal performance

PIC mode

Programmable Interrupt Controller

Some PCs don't work in PIC

Normal speed

Use APIC if running multi-core PC!

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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If Intel ACPI machine can't interpret ACPI tables.

execute commands on boot

Enable full hardware detect

Allows run old drivers on SMP (if high irq not supported by driver)

ACPI snooper

SMP kernel

(APIC) REMAP – devices should use IRQm instead of IRQn

Prohibit IRQ for group of devices

UNI kernel

Load modified ACPI tables

Set/change IRQs for group of devices

Prohibit IRQ for group of devices

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Copy apm.add

CONFIG.SYS

basedev=apm.add

RUN=x:\OS2\CMD.EXE /Q /C x:\OS2\ACPIDAEMON.EXE

ACPID.cfg

LID = Off

PowerButton = Off

SleepState = S3

LogFile = AcpiDaemon.log

APM.ADD driver installation

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Transparent for existing applications

ACPI Power management has more states

S1 – useful for screensavers (turnoff monitor and switch to S1)

S3 – it is implemented but can't be used

Usage of power management

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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APC UPS (Serial port, USB port)

We need your feedback!

Turn your desktop into large notebook (UPS support)

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Read http://ecomstation.ru/hardware.php

(notebooks, Intel, Nvidia chipsets)

Join #ecolabs irc-channel

Pay attention to version of every dev.driver

Read docs: how to save log, make photos

Experience of users:

Don't lazy to share your experince with other users!

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Device drivers should be improved to support more APM states

We need utilities. To measure performance and energy consumption.

Automate installation of ACPI drivers for non-standard computers

ACPI ToDo

ACPI stops at Kernel

It's necessary make improvements in kernel

SciTech SNAP should be improved

It's time to contact Intel and influence on them

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ACPI is doing what kernel doesn't

Update OS to support PC without PCI BIOS

eComStation resellers are discussing eComStation PC

ACPI driver opened possibility to use modern hardware and

continue development of the operating system!

ACPI opens new perspectives for eComStation

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Turn off WiFi if you're not using it

Disconnect peripherals not in use

Quit applications not in use

Eject CDs and DVDs not in use

Battery-Saving Tips – use Power Patrol

Extend life of battery

up to 15%

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eComStation is ready for modern notebooks and desktops

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Presentation:

Speaker: Eugene Gorbunoff

Conclusion: You can upgrade part of your computers to modern

multiprocessor systems in this week

eComStation is ready for

modern notebooks and desktops

2006-04-03T14:51:04