The base model is the 35watt intel core i36100h, which is a dualcore skylake chip with a 2. Skylakebased dell xps with linux linux mint forums. Xps 15 9560 gets bios update fixing skylakekaby lake. Dell will ship xps developer edition project sputnik. For the many that have been asking in recent months about benchmarks of the dell xps 15 skylake laptop, unfortunately, it doesnt look like well have inhouse linux tests of.
I have just installed mint 18 on my shinny new dell xps 15 9550 the killer 1535 wirelessac adapter is installed but i cant seem to search for wifi networks. The updated model now sports a skylake based intel processor and a. Dell will ship xps developer edition project sputnik linux laptops with skylake chips dell is offering discounts on older xps developer edition models with broadwell as. The xps 15s 4k display offers rich color and high contrast xps 15 is the only laptop with 100% minimum adobe rgb, so you get a true representation of adobe color thats rich, vivid and bold. There doesnt yet seem to be a lot of information about linux on the skylake model except a thread suggesting the wifi may not be functional. This cpu is supposedly without the integrated graphics that ships with. Dell refreshes xps 15 with ultrathin bezel notebookcheck. These are my notes to get ubuntu working on a dell xps 15 9560, early 2017. Dell announces xps and xps 15 with infinityedge and new. Designed for creators that desire high performance and the versatility of a 2in1 form factor. By default the audio drivers on windows to not automatically downmix to stereo, which was very confusing when playing 7. Agam shah idg news service on 03 february, 2016 05.
I just got this xps 2015 skylake from dell outlet australia which was marked as as new. Disabling the maxxaudio software causes the audio volume to be very low, even at max. Oct 08, 2015 dell xps lineup is reinvigorated with skylake on the new xps 12, xps, and xps 15. Jan 05, 2017 for those still on the fence between the new or 15 mbp and xps 15 or xps, remember to take time to look for dell xps issues while you continue you research. Dell recently refreshed its popular xps with new hardware to bring it up to date with current cpu and storage offerings. On windows, i can monitor the voltage of the cpu using a plethora of different software. Skylakebased dell xps with linux arrives in the us.
If you think the issues that the new mbp are bad, just wait until you see the unbelievable amount of issues the xps 15 and xps machines have. From what i have read on linux wireless, bcm4350 driver is queued to be included in kernel 4. Home forums notebook manufacturers dell dell xps and studio xps dell xps 15 skylake 9550 owners lounge discussion in dell xps and studio xps started by t2050, oct 30, 2015. Installing linux on the dell xps 2016 9350 skylake revision. Dell xps 15 skylake linux benchmarks phoronix forums. The operating system is a collection of the basic instructions that tell the electronic parts of the computer what to do and how to work. It has been a few days, i still couldnt get the wireless card working. When waking from sleep, about 50% of the time the wifi wont connect. Ubuntu linux on dell xps 15 9560 rcaserodoc wiki github.
I purchased a laptop from this vendor with the title dell xps 15 none touch 15. Ive been using linux for 99% of the time on my dell xps15 9550. Dell s line of highperformance xps laptops just got better, with new models that feature intels latest skylake processors. Built with the firstever intel core processor with radeon vega m discrete graphics on a single chip. Its a fantastic laptop but there definitely have been teething pains with the skylake processor and linux, specifically related to power management. These are my personal notes for experiments with my own laptop.
I bought a brand new dell xps 15 with skylake i7 in december. Every attempt to use skylake intel video results in a software rendering being used warning after login so. Installing linux on the dell xps 2016 9350 skylake revision let me begin by saying if you are reading this article considering whether or not to purchase the dell xps 9350 skylake revision to run linux, just do it. The bios update mainly seems to be in response to the recent discovery of a serious bug in the microcode of intels kaby lake and skylake architectures. Dell xps lineup is reinvigorated with skylake on the new xps. I thought some people might appreciate a synopsis of the issues ive experienced and my methods of solving them. Ill continue to update this page for reference as more issues get addressed. It was the fourth generation xps 15, which has taken many of the design elements of the ivy bridge edition xps 15 but fixes the coolingthrottling, adds a haswell cpu and an updated geforce gt 750m, no optical. Dell to ship xps developer edition linux laptop with skylake. It, of course, came installed with windows 10 on it. I own a small consulting business and time is money for me. A lot for a linux user to like standout hardware, but how good is it in real life for a linux user.
Gnu linux is a free and open source software operating system for computers. Dell xps 15 with 4k nearly bezelfree display and skylake cpu on the way. How to monitor cpu voltage for a dell xps15 9550 skylake i5. Skylakebased dell xps with linux arrives in the us the fifthgeneration xps developer edition ships with a core i7 processor, up to 16 gb of memory, and ubuntu linux. Our it department enes if you want a highly portable device with all of the bells and whistles and you are willing to pay for the higher price point, then the xps 15 4k may be the device for you. Try linux on kaby lake chips with dells new xps dells slick xps developer edition will be available with ubuntu os and 7th generation core processors on oct. The new dell xps 15 will reportedly be available with up to 16gb of ram and up to 512gb of solid state storage. Dec 22, 2015 i got a brand new dell xps 15 with skylake, 16 gb of ddr4 ram, and a 512gb m. The xps 15 is offered with three processor choices. Dell moves the webcam to where it always should have been, fixing one of the very few faults of the dropdead gorgeous, highly capable xps.
Earning our highest recommendation and a rare five. Dell will launch its updated xps and xps 15 with intel skylake processors in october 2015. Dell xps 15 with 4k nearly bezelfree display and skylake cpu. Skylakebased dell xps with linux arrives in the us pcworld. Dell s new xps laptops feature the smallest footprint. Mint 15 cinnamon, mint 16 xfce, mint 17 cinnamon 64 bit. The xps 15 comes with a new 4k infinity display and nvidia geforce gtx 960m. Im new to linux and ubuntu but im minded to be a convert to open source software after disinterest in continuing to use windows. Ive been reading a lot of stories about problems with linux failing to recognize the hard drive and the wifi has problems. Its definitely in the running for the best one ive had because it wins big on portability. Like new i purchased this as a alternate to my primary desktop pc and then basically never used it. Dell has just rolledout an urgent bios update version 1. Superthin project sputnik xps laptops from dell with ubuntu and intel skylake chips should be just around the corner. I got a brand new dell xps 15 with skylake, 16 gb of ddr4 ram, and a 512gb m.
These instructions could cause data loss, damage to your system, or result in your system becoming unusable. Mar, 2016 skylake based dell xps with linux arrives in the us the fifthgeneration xps developer edition ships with a core i7 processor, up to 16 gb of memory, and ubuntu linux. Xps 15 9530 the dell xps 15 touch screen laptop 9530, using haswell was first released in october 20, is a highend notebook. In this case, i dont care about dual booting, so i decided to do overwrite the entire hard drive.
Superthin project sputnik xps laptops from dell with ubuntu linux and intel skylake chips are around the corner. The new 12inch, inch, and 15 inch laptops are designed to be. Dell to ship xps developer edition linux laptop with. According to dell, as new means that a tech may have modified. Overall, it is a handsome device that is built with precision and durability. This tool helps you to compare visually sizes of different objects. Solved firmware not loading for wifi on dell xps 15 9550. These issues were present on the xps as well, but seem to be less severe on the xps 15. Xps 15 9560 gets bios update fixing skylakekaby lake microcode bug though its had no shortage of bugs, dells xps 15 9560 remains the ultraportable workstation to beat. Software as well to remap the smaller srgb space into adobe rgb so that colors are not portrayed incorrectly. The system is smaller and lighter than before, more similar to a 14inch notebook than a 15inch system. In this case, i can say my purchase missed expectations considerably. Thinking of buying av dell xps 15 laptop with the i7 cpu.
The dev edition seems to still be using the older architecture. New xps 15 takes visual cues from the wildly successful xps while adding in windows 10, intel skylake, and usb typec 3. Skylakes linux power management is dreadful you shouldnt. Dell is offering discounts on older xps developer edition models with broadwell as it prepares to ship the new laptop. I am considering purchasing a dell xps and am wondering if anybody has any distro working on the new skylake models released last month. I just sent it in because it powercycles at random now, never making it past the dell splash screen anymore. Dell to ship xps developer edition linux laptop with skylake dell is offering discounts on older xps developer edition models with broadwell as it prepares to.