Commit 078ac19e authored by Henrique de Moraes Holschuh's avatar Henrique de Moraes Holschuh Committed by Len Brown

thinkpad-acpi: documentation cleanup

Some cleanups to the documentation of the driver.
Signed-off-by: default avatarHenrique de Moraes Holschuh <hmh@hmh.eng.br>
Signed-off-by: default avatarLen Brown <len.brown@intel.com>
parent 257bc1cb
...@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ moved to the drivers/misc tree and renamed to thinkpad-acpi for kernel ...@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ moved to the drivers/misc tree and renamed to thinkpad-acpi for kernel
kernel 2.6.29 and release 0.22. kernel 2.6.29 and release 0.22.
The driver is named "thinkpad-acpi". In some places, like module The driver is named "thinkpad-acpi". In some places, like module
names, "thinkpad_acpi" is used because of userspace issues. names and log messages, "thinkpad_acpi" is used because of userspace
issues.
"tpacpi" is used as a shorthand where "thinkpad-acpi" would be too "tpacpi" is used as a shorthand where "thinkpad-acpi" would be too
long due to length limitations on some Linux kernel versions. long due to length limitations on some Linux kernel versions.
...@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ detailed description): ...@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ detailed description):
- ThinkLight on and off - ThinkLight on and off
- limited docking and undocking - limited docking and undocking
- UltraBay eject - UltraBay eject
- CMOS control - CMOS/UCMS control
- LED control - LED control
- ACPI sounds - ACPI sounds
- temperature sensors - temperature sensors
...@@ -46,6 +47,7 @@ detailed description): ...@@ -46,6 +47,7 @@ detailed description):
- Volume control - Volume control
- Fan control and monitoring: fan speed, fan enable/disable - Fan control and monitoring: fan speed, fan enable/disable
- WAN enable and disable - WAN enable and disable
- UWB enable and disable
A compatibility table by model and feature is maintained on the web A compatibility table by model and feature is maintained on the web
site, http://ibm-acpi.sf.net/. I appreciate any success or failure site, http://ibm-acpi.sf.net/. I appreciate any success or failure
...@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ reports, especially if they add to or correct the compatibility table. ...@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ reports, especially if they add to or correct the compatibility table.
Please include the following information in your report: Please include the following information in your report:
- ThinkPad model name - ThinkPad model name
- a copy of your DSDT, from /proc/acpi/dsdt - a copy of your ACPI tables, using the "acpidump" utility
- a copy of the output of dmidecode, with serial numbers - a copy of the output of dmidecode, with serial numbers
and UUIDs masked off and UUIDs masked off
- which driver features work and which don't - which driver features work and which don't
...@@ -66,17 +68,18 @@ Installation ...@@ -66,17 +68,18 @@ Installation
------------ ------------
If you are compiling this driver as included in the Linux kernel If you are compiling this driver as included in the Linux kernel
sources, simply enable the CONFIG_THINKPAD_ACPI option, and optionally sources, look for the CONFIG_THINKPAD_ACPI Kconfig option.
enable the CONFIG_THINKPAD_ACPI_BAY option if you want the It is located on the menu path: "Device Drivers" -> "X86 Platform
thinkpad-specific bay functionality. Specific Device Drivers" -> "ThinkPad ACPI Laptop Extras".
Features Features
-------- --------
The driver exports two different interfaces to userspace, which can be The driver exports two different interfaces to userspace, which can be
used to access the features it provides. One is a legacy procfs-based used to access the features it provides. One is a legacy procfs-based
interface, which will be removed at some time in the distant future. interface, which will be removed at some time in the future. The other
The other is a new sysfs-based interface which is not complete yet. is a new sysfs-based interface which is not complete yet.
The procfs interface creates the /proc/acpi/ibm directory. There is a The procfs interface creates the /proc/acpi/ibm directory. There is a
file under that directory for each feature it supports. The procfs file under that directory for each feature it supports. The procfs
...@@ -111,15 +114,17 @@ The version of thinkpad-acpi's sysfs interface is exported by the driver ...@@ -111,15 +114,17 @@ The version of thinkpad-acpi's sysfs interface is exported by the driver
as a driver attribute (see below). as a driver attribute (see below).
Sysfs driver attributes are on the driver's sysfs attribute space, Sysfs driver attributes are on the driver's sysfs attribute space,
for 2.6.23 this is /sys/bus/platform/drivers/thinkpad_acpi/ and for 2.6.23+ this is /sys/bus/platform/drivers/thinkpad_acpi/ and
/sys/bus/platform/drivers/thinkpad_hwmon/ /sys/bus/platform/drivers/thinkpad_hwmon/
Sysfs device attributes are on the thinkpad_acpi device sysfs attribute Sysfs device attributes are on the thinkpad_acpi device sysfs attribute
space, for 2.6.23 this is /sys/devices/platform/thinkpad_acpi/. space, for 2.6.23+ this is /sys/devices/platform/thinkpad_acpi/.
Sysfs device attributes for the sensors and fan are on the Sysfs device attributes for the sensors and fan are on the
thinkpad_hwmon device's sysfs attribute space, but you should locate it thinkpad_hwmon device's sysfs attribute space, but you should locate it
looking for a hwmon device with the name attribute of "thinkpad". looking for a hwmon device with the name attribute of "thinkpad", or
better yet, through libsensors.
Driver version Driver version
-------------- --------------
...@@ -129,6 +134,7 @@ sysfs driver attribute: version ...@@ -129,6 +134,7 @@ sysfs driver attribute: version
The driver name and version. No commands can be written to this file. The driver name and version. No commands can be written to this file.
Sysfs interface version Sysfs interface version
----------------------- -----------------------
...@@ -160,6 +166,7 @@ expect that an attribute might not be there, and deal with it properly ...@@ -160,6 +166,7 @@ expect that an attribute might not be there, and deal with it properly
(an attribute not being there *is* a valid way to make it clear that a (an attribute not being there *is* a valid way to make it clear that a
feature is not available in sysfs). feature is not available in sysfs).
Hot keys Hot keys
-------- --------
...@@ -618,6 +625,7 @@ For Lenovo models *with* ACPI backlight control: ...@@ -618,6 +625,7 @@ For Lenovo models *with* ACPI backlight control:
and map them to KEY_BRIGHTNESS_UP and KEY_BRIGHTNESS_DOWN. Process and map them to KEY_BRIGHTNESS_UP and KEY_BRIGHTNESS_DOWN. Process
these keys on userspace somehow (e.g. by calling xbacklight). these keys on userspace somehow (e.g. by calling xbacklight).
Bluetooth Bluetooth
--------- ---------
...@@ -628,6 +636,9 @@ sysfs rfkill class: switch "tpacpi_bluetooth_sw" ...@@ -628,6 +636,9 @@ sysfs rfkill class: switch "tpacpi_bluetooth_sw"
This feature shows the presence and current state of a ThinkPad This feature shows the presence and current state of a ThinkPad
Bluetooth device in the internal ThinkPad CDC slot. Bluetooth device in the internal ThinkPad CDC slot.
If the ThinkPad supports it, the Bluetooth state is stored in NVRAM,
so it is kept across reboots and power-off.
Procfs notes: Procfs notes:
If Bluetooth is installed, the following commands can be used: If Bluetooth is installed, the following commands can be used:
...@@ -652,6 +663,7 @@ Sysfs notes: ...@@ -652,6 +663,7 @@ Sysfs notes:
rfkill controller switch "tpacpi_bluetooth_sw": refer to rfkill controller switch "tpacpi_bluetooth_sw": refer to
Documentation/rfkill.txt for details. Documentation/rfkill.txt for details.
Video output control -- /proc/acpi/ibm/video Video output control -- /proc/acpi/ibm/video
-------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
...@@ -693,11 +705,8 @@ Fn-F7 from working. This also disables the video output switching ...@@ -693,11 +705,8 @@ Fn-F7 from working. This also disables the video output switching
features of this driver, as it uses the same ACPI methods as features of this driver, as it uses the same ACPI methods as
Fn-F7. Video switching on the console should still work. Fn-F7. Video switching on the console should still work.
UPDATE: There's now a patch for the X.org Radeon driver which UPDATE: refer to https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2000
addresses this issue. Some people are reporting success with the patch
while others are still having problems. For more information:
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2000
ThinkLight control ThinkLight control
------------------ ------------------
...@@ -720,10 +729,11 @@ The ThinkLight sysfs interface is documented by the LED class ...@@ -720,10 +729,11 @@ The ThinkLight sysfs interface is documented by the LED class
documentation, in Documentation/leds-class.txt. The ThinkLight LED name documentation, in Documentation/leds-class.txt. The ThinkLight LED name
is "tpacpi::thinklight". is "tpacpi::thinklight".
Due to limitations in the sysfs LED class, if the status of the thinklight Due to limitations in the sysfs LED class, if the status of the ThinkLight
cannot be read or if it is unknown, thinkpad-acpi will report it as "off". cannot be read or if it is unknown, thinkpad-acpi will report it as "off".
It is impossible to know if the status returned through sysfs is valid. It is impossible to know if the status returned through sysfs is valid.
Docking / undocking -- /proc/acpi/ibm/dock Docking / undocking -- /proc/acpi/ibm/dock
------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------
...@@ -784,6 +794,7 @@ the only docking stations currently supported are the X-series ...@@ -784,6 +794,7 @@ the only docking stations currently supported are the X-series
UltraBase docks and "dumb" port replicators like the Mini Dock (the UltraBase docks and "dumb" port replicators like the Mini Dock (the
latter don't need any ACPI support, actually). latter don't need any ACPI support, actually).
UltraBay eject -- /proc/acpi/ibm/bay UltraBay eject -- /proc/acpi/ibm/bay
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
...@@ -847,8 +858,9 @@ supported. Use "eject2" instead of "eject" for the second bay. ...@@ -847,8 +858,9 @@ supported. Use "eject2" instead of "eject" for the second bay.
Note: the UltraBay eject support on the 600e/x, A22p and A3x is Note: the UltraBay eject support on the 600e/x, A22p and A3x is
EXPERIMENTAL and may not work as expected. USE WITH CAUTION! EXPERIMENTAL and may not work as expected. USE WITH CAUTION!
CMOS control
------------ CMOS/UCMS control
-----------------
procfs: /proc/acpi/ibm/cmos procfs: /proc/acpi/ibm/cmos
sysfs device attribute: cmos_command sysfs device attribute: cmos_command
...@@ -882,6 +894,7 @@ The cmos command interface is prone to firmware split-brain problems, as ...@@ -882,6 +894,7 @@ The cmos command interface is prone to firmware split-brain problems, as
in newer ThinkPads it is just a compatibility layer. Do not use it, it is in newer ThinkPads it is just a compatibility layer. Do not use it, it is
exported just as a debug tool. exported just as a debug tool.
LED control LED control
----------- -----------
...@@ -939,6 +952,7 @@ ThinkPad indicator LED should blink in hardware accelerated mode, use the ...@@ -939,6 +952,7 @@ ThinkPad indicator LED should blink in hardware accelerated mode, use the
"timer" trigger, and leave the delay_on and delay_off parameters set to "timer" trigger, and leave the delay_on and delay_off parameters set to
zero (to request hardware acceleration autodetection). zero (to request hardware acceleration autodetection).
ACPI sounds -- /proc/acpi/ibm/beep ACPI sounds -- /proc/acpi/ibm/beep
---------------------------------- ----------------------------------
...@@ -968,6 +982,7 @@ X40: ...@@ -968,6 +982,7 @@ X40:
16 - one medium-pitched beep repeating constantly, stop with 17 16 - one medium-pitched beep repeating constantly, stop with 17
17 - stop 16 17 - stop 16
Temperature sensors Temperature sensors
------------------- -------------------
...@@ -1115,6 +1130,7 @@ registers contain the current battery capacity, etc. If you experiment ...@@ -1115,6 +1130,7 @@ registers contain the current battery capacity, etc. If you experiment
with this, do send me your results (including some complete dumps with with this, do send me your results (including some complete dumps with
a description of the conditions when they were taken.) a description of the conditions when they were taken.)
LCD brightness control LCD brightness control
---------------------- ----------------------
...@@ -1124,10 +1140,9 @@ sysfs backlight device "thinkpad_screen" ...@@ -1124,10 +1140,9 @@ sysfs backlight device "thinkpad_screen"
This feature allows software control of the LCD brightness on ThinkPad This feature allows software control of the LCD brightness on ThinkPad
models which don't have a hardware brightness slider. models which don't have a hardware brightness slider.
It has some limitations: the LCD backlight cannot be actually turned on or It has some limitations: the LCD backlight cannot be actually turned
off by this interface, and in many ThinkPad models, the "dim while on on or off by this interface, it just controls the backlight brightness
battery" functionality will be enabled by the BIOS when this interface is level.
used, and cannot be controlled.
On IBM (and some of the earlier Lenovo) ThinkPads, the backlight control On IBM (and some of the earlier Lenovo) ThinkPads, the backlight control
has eight brightness levels, ranging from 0 to 7. Some of the levels has eight brightness levels, ranging from 0 to 7. Some of the levels
...@@ -1201,6 +1216,7 @@ WARNING: ...@@ -1201,6 +1216,7 @@ WARNING:
and maybe reduce the life of the backlight lamps by needlessly kicking and maybe reduce the life of the backlight lamps by needlessly kicking
its level up and down at every change. its level up and down at every change.
Volume control -- /proc/acpi/ibm/volume Volume control -- /proc/acpi/ibm/volume
--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
...@@ -1217,6 +1233,11 @@ distinct. The unmute the volume after the mute command, use either the ...@@ -1217,6 +1233,11 @@ distinct. The unmute the volume after the mute command, use either the
up or down command (the level command will not unmute the volume). up or down command (the level command will not unmute the volume).
The current volume level and mute state is shown in the file. The current volume level and mute state is shown in the file.
The ALSA mixer interface to this feature is still missing, but patches
to add it exist. That problem should be addressed in the not so
distant future.
Fan control and monitoring: fan speed, fan enable/disable Fan control and monitoring: fan speed, fan enable/disable
--------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------
...@@ -1383,8 +1404,11 @@ procfs: /proc/acpi/ibm/wan ...@@ -1383,8 +1404,11 @@ procfs: /proc/acpi/ibm/wan
sysfs device attribute: wwan_enable (deprecated) sysfs device attribute: wwan_enable (deprecated)
sysfs rfkill class: switch "tpacpi_wwan_sw" sysfs rfkill class: switch "tpacpi_wwan_sw"
This feature shows the presence and current state of a W-WAN (Sierra This feature shows the presence and current state of the built-in
Wireless EV-DO) device. Wireless WAN device.
If the ThinkPad supports it, the WWAN state is stored in NVRAM,
so it is kept across reboots and power-off.
It was tested on a Lenovo ThinkPad X60. It should probably work on other It was tested on a Lenovo ThinkPad X60. It should probably work on other
ThinkPad models which come with this module installed. ThinkPad models which come with this module installed.
...@@ -1413,6 +1437,7 @@ Sysfs notes: ...@@ -1413,6 +1437,7 @@ Sysfs notes:
rfkill controller switch "tpacpi_wwan_sw": refer to rfkill controller switch "tpacpi_wwan_sw": refer to
Documentation/rfkill.txt for details. Documentation/rfkill.txt for details.
EXPERIMENTAL: UWB EXPERIMENTAL: UWB
----------------- -----------------
...@@ -1431,6 +1456,7 @@ Sysfs notes: ...@@ -1431,6 +1456,7 @@ Sysfs notes:
rfkill controller switch "tpacpi_uwb_sw": refer to rfkill controller switch "tpacpi_uwb_sw": refer to
Documentation/rfkill.txt for details. Documentation/rfkill.txt for details.
Multiple Commands, Module Parameters Multiple Commands, Module Parameters
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
...@@ -1445,6 +1471,7 @@ for example: ...@@ -1445,6 +1471,7 @@ for example:
modprobe thinkpad_acpi hotkey=enable,0xffff video=auto_disable modprobe thinkpad_acpi hotkey=enable,0xffff video=auto_disable
Enabling debugging output Enabling debugging output
------------------------- -------------------------
...@@ -1467,6 +1494,7 @@ The level of debugging information output by the driver can be changed ...@@ -1467,6 +1494,7 @@ The level of debugging information output by the driver can be changed
at runtime through sysfs, using the driver attribute debug_level. The at runtime through sysfs, using the driver attribute debug_level. The
attribute takes the same bitmask as the debug module parameter above. attribute takes the same bitmask as the debug module parameter above.
Force loading of module Force loading of module
----------------------- -----------------------
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