Linux running on Alienware m15 graphics card

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05-01-2018, 02:09 PM

You have an Alienware m15(2018) and want to run Linux, particularly Pop OS. The problem is that you can't control the Alienware fan lights or adjust fan speeds after installing Pop OS. You don’t need a dual boot setup. Consider using the Alienware Command Center interface in Linux for managing those controls.

benbossgaming

05-01-2018, 02:09 PM #1

relaxingbedo
Member

05-01-2018, 04:00 PM

Check out this tool for managing Alien FX effects. It’s not something I’ve used personally, but online reviews suggest it works well for controlling those lights.

relaxingbedo

05-01-2018, 04:00 PM #2

Check out this tool for managing Alien FX effects. It’s not something I’ve used personally, but online reviews suggest it works well for controlling those lights.

farwest38
Junior Member

05-01-2018, 05:43 PM

Your airflow management relies on i8k, so you can't adjust the fans directly. You can only check the fan speed using certain software like i8kutils. However, I experienced brief freezes each time the system read the fan speed.