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| − | Software Suspend 2, also called "swsusp2" and "suspend2", is an implementation of suspend-to-disk functionality in the form of a Linux kernel patch and several userspace utilities. It is an alternative to both the BIOS-driven hibernation feature found on most ThinkPad models, and the [[swsusp]] "software suspend" functionality built into recent Linux kernels. | + | |style="vertical-align:top;padding-right:20px;width:10px;white-space:nowrap;" | __TOC__ |
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| + | ===Software Suspend 2=== | ||
| + | Software Suspend 2, sometimes also called "swsusp2" and "suspend2", is an implementation of suspend-to-disk functionality in the form of a Linux kernel patch and several userspace utilities. It is an alternative to both the BIOS-driven hibernation feature found on most ThinkPad models, and the [[swsusp]] "software suspend" functionality built into recent Linux kernels. | ||
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Compared to the alternatives, Software Suspend 2 has some unique [http://suspend2.net/features features]: | Compared to the alternatives, Software Suspend 2 has some unique [http://suspend2.net/features features]: | ||
* The ability to compress the memory image as it is written to disk, thereby reducing suspend and resume times. | * The ability to compress the memory image as it is written to disk, thereby reducing suspend and resume times. | ||
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Since it is implemented purely in software, Software Suspend 2 is in principle machine-independent and should work on all modern ThinkPad models. However, in some cases problematic driver need to be unloaded before suspension. This is handled by the <tt>hibernate</tt> script (see below). | Since it is implemented purely in software, Software Suspend 2 is in principle machine-independent and should work on all modern ThinkPad models. However, in some cases problematic driver need to be unloaded before suspension. This is handled by the <tt>hibernate</tt> script (see below). | ||
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| + | ==Availability / Project Homepage== | ||
| + | * [http://suspend2.net/ Project home page] | ||
==Model-specific Status== | ==Model-specific Status== | ||
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* ThinkPad {{T43}}: works; requires SATA resume patch and the SATA drivers compiled as built-in or in initrd (see [[Problems with SATA and Linux]]) | * ThinkPad {{T43}}: works; requires SATA resume patch and the SATA drivers compiled as built-in or in initrd (see [[Problems with SATA and Linux]]) | ||
* ThinkPad {{T21}}: works; need to unload the sound module (<tt>snd-cs46xx</tt>) on suspend. May want to enable UseDummyXServer if running X. | * ThinkPad {{T21}}: works; need to unload the sound module (<tt>snd-cs46xx</tt>) on suspend. May want to enable UseDummyXServer if running X. | ||
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==Installation Instructions== | ==Installation Instructions== | ||
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The [http://suspend2.net/ project home page] has a detailed HOWTO and FAQ. The following are just a few highlights. | The [http://suspend2.net/ project home page] has a detailed HOWTO and FAQ. The following are just a few highlights. | ||
===Patching mkinitrd=== | ===Patching mkinitrd=== | ||
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If your systems uses an <tt>initrd</tt> file (most do), you'll need to patch or replace your <tt>initrd</tt>-creation script. | If your systems uses an <tt>initrd</tt> file (most do), you'll need to patch or replace your <tt>initrd</tt>-creation script. | ||
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===Hibernate script=== | ===Hibernate script=== | ||
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Software Suspend 2 works best with a <tt>hibernate</tt> script, which takes care of auxiliary tasks needed on many systems (e.g., unloading problematic modules and restoring video modes). | Software Suspend 2 works best with a <tt>hibernate</tt> script, which takes care of auxiliary tasks needed on many systems (e.g., unloading problematic modules and restoring video modes). | ||
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*{{Gentoo}}: emerge hibernate-script<br /> | *{{Gentoo}}: emerge hibernate-script<br /> | ||
*{{Fedora}}: kernel and hibernate RPMs are available at http://mhensler.de/swsusp/<br /> | *{{Fedora}}: kernel and hibernate RPMs are available at http://mhensler.de/swsusp/<br /> | ||
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Software Suspend 2 provides this feature too; simply add the following to {{path|/etc/hibernate/hibernate.conf}}: | Software Suspend 2 provides this feature too; simply add the following to {{path|/etc/hibernate/hibernate.conf}}: | ||
PowerdownMethod 3 | PowerdownMethod 3 | ||
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[[Category:Patches]] | [[Category:Patches]] | ||
Revision as of 02:22, 15 April 2006
Software Suspend 2Software Suspend 2, sometimes also called "swsusp2" and "suspend2", is an implementation of suspend-to-disk functionality in the form of a Linux kernel patch and several userspace utilities. It is an alternative to both the BIOS-driven hibernation feature found on most ThinkPad models, and the swsusp "software suspend" functionality built into recent Linux kernels. |
Features
Compared to the alternatives, Software Suspend 2 has some unique features:
- The ability to compress the memory image as it is written to disk, thereby reducing suspend and resume times.
- Saving the memory image into a swap file, a swap partition or normal a file on any filesystem.
- Cancelling a suspend in progress
- Control over amount of RAM written to disk -- can (optionally) discard cached disk blocks to reduce suspend and resume times
- Textual and graphical UI (optional)
- Improved reliability under some circumstances -- if the alternatives don't work, try this one!
Since it is implemented purely in software, Software Suspend 2 is in principle machine-independent and should work on all modern ThinkPad models. However, in some cases problematic driver need to be unloaded before suspension. This is handled by the hibernate script (see below).
Availability / Project Homepage
Model-specific Status
- ThinkPad T43: works; requires SATA resume patch and the SATA drivers compiled as built-in or in initrd (see Problems with SATA and Linux)
- ThinkPad T21: works; need to unload the sound module (snd-cs46xx) on suspend. May want to enable UseDummyXServer if running X.
- ThinkPad X41 Tablet: works; requires SATA resume patch and the SATA drivers compiled as built-in or in initrd (see Problems with SATA and Linux) and a hibernate.conf fix (see Installing Fedora Core 4 on a ThinkPad X41 Tablet)
- ThinkPad X22: works (see Installing Ubuntu (Breezy) on a ThinkPad X22)
- ThinkPad G41: works (see Installing Debian on a ThinkPad G41)
Installation Instructions
The project home page has a detailed HOWTO and FAQ. The following are just a few highlights.
Patching mkinitrd
If your systems uses an initrd file (most do), you'll need to patch or replace your initrd-creation script.
- Fedora: in /sbin/mkinitrd, find this line:
echo "echo Mounted /proc filesystem" >> $RCFILE
and add the following immediately afterwards:
echo "echo > /proc/suspend2/do_resume" >>$RCFILE
- Debian: copy swsusp-initrd.sh script to your /etc/mkinitrd/scripts directory before creating initrd image.
Make sure you (re)install your kernel after patching mkinitrd.
Hibernate script
Software Suspend 2 works best with a hibernate script, which takes care of auxiliary tasks needed on many systems (e.g., unloading problematic modules and restoring video modes).
Availability
- Gentoo: emerge hibernate-script
- Fedora: kernel and hibernate RPMs are available at http://mhensler.de/swsusp/
- Other: check the home page for packages (deb, i386 rpm, tgz, and source rpm) from http://www.suspend2.net
Configuration tips
RediSafe-like functionality
The hibernate functionality on some ThinkPad BIOSes offers the useful "RediSafe" feature, which suspends to both RAM and disk. This way you get quick resumes (directly from RAM), plus the safey of suspend-to-disk in case the battery runs out.
Software Suspend 2 provides this feature too; simply add the following to /etc/hibernate/hibernate.conf:
PowerdownMethod 3
