diff --git a/doc.md b/doc.md index c3a829b4..c305264f 100644 --- a/doc.md +++ b/doc.md @@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Troubleshooting * [Installing on system with new AMD GPU (missing firmware problem)](https://groups.google.com/group/qubes-devel/browse_thread/thread/e27a57b0eda62f76) * [How to install an Nvidia driver in dom0](/doc/install-nvidia-driver/) * [Nvidia troubleshooting guide](/doc/nvidia-troubleshooting/) - * [Solving problems with Macbook Air 2012](https://groups.google.com/group/qubes-devel/browse_thread/thread/b8b0d819d2a4fc39/d50a72449107ab21#8a9268c09d105e69) + * [Apple MacBook Troubleshooting](/doc/macbook-troubleshooting/) * [Getting Sony Vaio Z laptop to work with Qubes](/doc/sony-vaio-tinkering/) * [Getting Lenovo 450 to work with Qubes](/doc/lenovo450-tinkering/) * [Getting Lenovo Thinkpad X201 to work with Qubes](/doc/thinkpad_x201/) diff --git a/troubleshooting/macbook-troubleshooting.md b/troubleshooting/macbook-troubleshooting.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7103d795 --- /dev/null +++ b/troubleshooting/macbook-troubleshooting.md @@ -0,0 +1,141 @@ +--- +layout: doc +title: Apple MacBook Troubleshooting +permalink: /doc/macbook-troubleshooting/ +--- + +Apple MacBook Troubleshooting +============================= + +MacBook Air 13" mid 2011 (MacBookAir 4,2) +----------------------------------------- + +In this section, I explain how to install Qubes on a MacBook Air 13" mid 2011 +(MacBookAir 4,2). + +This model has the following features: + +* Dual Intel i7-2677M 1.80 Ghz CPU (2 dual cores) +* Intel HD Graphics 3000 +* 4Gb RAM +* 256Gb SDD +* Broadcom BCM43224 802.11 a/b/g/n wifi and Bluetooth adapter +* Intel DSL2310 Thunderbolt controller +* It has 1 DVI/Thunderbolt display port, 2 USB2.0 ports, a Magsafe power + adapter, a standard 3.5mm audio jack and SD reader. + +I first tried to install Qubes using the UEFI boot, but it failed. Not wanting +to waste too much time, I quickly opted for the legacy BIOS install. + +### 1. Boot from Mac OS X (or Internet Recovery Image with `CMD`+`R` during bootup) + +Run in a terminal [[1]]: + +~~~ +# diskutil list +(find your usb device) +# bless –device /dev/diskX –legacy –setBoot –nextonly # bless the disk not the partition +# reboot +~~~ + +Insert your Qubes 3.2 USB flash drive. The ISOLINUX boot screen should come up. +Install Qubes normally. + +If you try to boot Qubes now, it will freeze while "setting up networking." You +need to put the Broadcom wireless device into PCI passtrough [[2],[3]]. Or, as +an alternative [remove it from your Mac][bluetooth-replacement] and Qubes will +boot up smoothly. If you choose to remove the card, jump to step 3. + +### 2. Boot from Mac OS X again + +Run in a terminal: + +~~~ +# diskutil list +(find your usb device) +# bless –device /dev/diskX –legacy –setBoot –nextonly # bless the disk not the partition +# reboot +~~~ + +Insert your Qubes 3.2 USB flash drive. The ISOLINUX boot screen should come up. +Select Troubleshooting and Boot the Rescue image. Enter your disk password when +prompted. Select continue and after mounting the HD filesystem and launching a +shell, `chroot` as instructed. + +Then find your Bluetooth card: + +~~~ +# lspci +.. +02:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM43224 802.11a/b/g/n (rev 01) +… +# qvm-pci -a sys-net 02:00.0 # this assigns the device to sys-net VM +~~~ + +Then create `/etc/systemd/system/qubes-pre-netvm.service` with: + +~~~ +[Unit] +Description=Netvm fix for Broadcom +Before=qubes-netvm.service + +[Service] +ExecStart=/bin/sh -c 'echo 02:00.0 > /sys/bus/pci/drivers/pciback/permissive' +Type=oneshot +RemainAfterExit=yes + +[Install] +WantedBy=multi-user.target +~~~ + +Run: + +~~~ +systemctl enable qubes-pre-netvm.service +~~~ + +And that's it. + +### 3. After reboot, boot Mac OS X again + +Run in a terminal: + +~~~ +# diskutil list +(find the HD device where you installed Qubes) +# bless –device /dev/diskX –legacy –setBoot # bless the disk not the partition +# reboot +~~~ + +Results: + +* System booted and running smoothly +* Youtube video: OK (including full screen after configuration) +* Trackpad: OK +* Audio control: OK +* Brightness control: OK +* Keyboard light control:OK +* SD card access: OK (tested at dom0) +* Lid-close suspend: OK +* Wifi: +10%-20% ICMP packet loss when comparing with OSX (have similar rates + with tails Linux, more tests are required) + +### References + +1. +2. +3. + + +MacBook Air 2012 (MacBookAir 5,1) +--------------------------------- + +Please see [this thread o the qubes-devel mailing list][macbook-air-2012-5-1]. + + +[1]: https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues/794 +[2]: https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues/1261 +[3]: https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/assigning-devices/ +[bluetooth-replacement]: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Mid+2011+AirPort-Bluetooth+Card+Replacement/6360 +[macbook-air-2012-5-1]: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/qubes-devel/uLDYGdKk_Dk/discussion +