Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U (Raptor Lake-P/ Iris Xe Graphics)

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Report for: Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U (Raptor Lake-P/ Iris Xe Graphics)

layout:
  'hcl'
type:
  'Notebook'
hvm:
  'yes'
iommu:
  'yes'
slat:
  'yes'
tpm:
  '2.0'
remap:
  'yes'
brand: |
  LENOVO
model: |
  21HHS1C600
bios: |
  N3QET44W (1.44 )
cpu: |
  13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1355U
cpu-short: |
  13th Gen Intel Core i7
chipset: |
  Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-P/U 2p+8e cores Host Bridge/DRAM Controller [8086:a708] (rev 01)
chipset-short: |
  Intel Raptor Lake
gpu: |
  Intel Corporation Raptor Lake-P [Iris Xe Graphics] [8086:a7a1] (rev 04) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
gpu-short: |
  Iris Xe Graphics
network: |
  Intel Corporation Raptor Lake PCH CNVi WiFi [8086:51f1] (rev 01)
  Intel Corporation Device [8086:0dc6] (rev 01)
memory: |
  32440
scsi: |

usb: |
  4
certified:
  'no'
versions:
  - works:
      'yes'
    qubes: |
      R4.2.4
    xen: |
      4.17.5
    kernel: |
      6.6.77-1
    remark: |
      95% Usable, 3% Untested, 2% Issues related to BT, Audio... suspect these are more OS related.
    credit: |
      daem0ni
    link: |
      [link](https://forum.qubes-os.org/u/daem0ni/activity)

Remarks

  • New User: can’t upload HCL .yml, hence the format of the submission.
  • Everything (Tested) Works.
  • Machine has 32GB RAM, so no noticeable resource drawbacks.
  • Networking (specifically: Ethernet) was an issue under 4.2.1, but in-place upgrade to 4.2.4 resolved any issues.
  • a working sys-audio qube works, as expected.

Untested

  • Mic (don’t use it much, but will attempt a usage test)
  • Cam (ditto: hardly ever use, will test and report back)
  • Suspend - will test and report back… have been configuring and attempting daily driver use, since install.

Attachments

HCL_Lenovo_ThinkPad_T16_Gen_2.yml (1.0 KB)

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Does it result in kernel lock up when removing power cable?

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@fdhhjigf ; nope.
Honestly, no issues at all - biggest issues… are … :grin: / customizing my terminals w/ nerd fonts…

I spend most days in the terminal - so having nice readable fonts is a nice soft spot on the sofa…

I’ve been able to re-create a very workable setup from several of my other machines, using the templates.

  • vpn
  • sdn (tailscale)
  • tor
  • sys-audio
  • sys-net (using Open-BSD)
  • parrotOS qube
  • arch cube (because of course…)
  • … +more

All, sans issue.

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Then this machine intel version should go to community recommendations, I think. As I own AMD one and I had problems with kernel freezes and WiFi, rest everything is smooth. But that device cannot be recommended because of these major issues.

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I’ll test the other stuff that I mentioned:

  • Microphone
  • Camera
  • Suspend
  • … then move/ add to Community Recommendations.
  • Sorry to hear about your experience… this architecture has been a dream so far.
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Thank you for HCL report and additional information. Can you please also fill a detailed report based on this template:

Example of user providing the answers is here. The more information the better, it may be helpful to other users, thank you.

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Sure thing.
I can work through and complete this.

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Qubes-HCL Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2-13G Intel Core i7-1355U

Detailed Report

Installation:

  • Any problems with installation: None
    • still testing: Mic, Camera, Passive Suspend
  • Was latest kernel required?: Yes; for the current state of 95% usability.
  • Were some additional kernel options required?: Not as yet

Basic Input:

  • Keyboard: Works
  • External USB mouse [if possible to check]: Works
  • Touch-pad: Works
  • Touch-pad supports “tap as click” and scrolling with 2 fingers works: Works
  • Display brightness change shortcuts: Works
  • Sound volume shortcuts: Yes (When media player is front-most app).
  • Keyboard led and keyboard brightness change shortcuts: N/A
  • Output of xinput --list from terminal of dom0
  • Check if keyboard and/or touchpad is PS/2 connected (how to check): Yes

Internet and bluetooth:

  • Ethernet cable connection - works out of the box or actions were required?:
    • No: on 4.2_1
    • Yes: on 4.2_4
  • Ethernet cable connection - speed: 1Gb
  • Wifi connection - works out of the box or actions were required?: Yes
  • Wifi connection - speed, is reliable over the time?: Yes
  • Bluetooth - works out of the box or actions were required? Works
  • Bluetooth - shows devices, connection process works, sound output or copying works. Works

Suspend:

  • Suspend/Resume works - works out of the box or actions were required?: Active Suspend, works
    • i.e.: Actively Suspending the Laptop;
    • Suspend by Power Management Rules, does not appear to be working as expected.
  • Does resume breaks WiFi, if it does, how to recover it?: Does NOT break Wifi/ Eth/ USB
  • Does resume breaks Bluetooth, if it does, how to recover it?: Does NOT break BT

Video [increase VCPU to the qube before test]:

  • Fullscreen and windowed video playback of youtube - 720p/1080p/2K/4K in Firefox. Does it drop frames?: No
  • Video file playback of file using mpv/mplayer/smplayer - 1080p? Higher resolutions and bitrates?: Yes, no dropped Frames.
  • Multiple displays configuration works (using available DP/Thunderbolt, HDMI or other video ports,: HDMI; Works as Expected.

Audio:

  • Speakers (sound playback) (was sys-audio used?),: Audio works, sys-audio in use.
  • Head-phones via 3.5" jack (works, automatically turns off speakers?): No
    • But 3.5" jack works if Profile is changed in pasystray via: “Configuration” tab
  • Sound output via HDMI: Yes
  • Audio-optical (S/PDIF) output: N/A

Fans:

  • Are fans silent on idle?: Yes
  • Are fans noisier than on Windows/Linux?. If they are, was thankfan or similar software tried?: No apparent fan issues.

Other:

  • Have you tried running Windows 10 HVM qubes?: No (Why? :slight_smile:)
  • Does CPU boost seem to be working properly?: Yes

Specs:

  • Link to the laptop page on the brand website: Lenovo.com/ 21HHS1C600
  • Display native resolution,: 1900x1200
  • Maximum possible RAM memory,: 32GB
  • CPU score (from PassMark - CPU Comparison): 14,576
  • Number of USB Controllers and if more than one: information what internal USB devices and USB ports are connected to which controller.
  • Internal TPM: 2.0/ Enabled
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Isn’t 64GB RAM possible on device?

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Not from my investigation … maybe unofficially… checking.

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Haven’t found anything official - if you a link/ ref., pls. share.

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You are right it’s supported in T16 gen 3. Sorry.

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32GB is still snappy as hell.
No complaints honestly.

And I normally have several service (net, usb, audio, vpn, sdn) qubes running +several 3-4 work related qubes, with apps running.

Fans don’t kick in unless some app is mis-behaving.

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