Dell continues to build the best outofthebox linux and opensource laptops. The 2018 model runs under the name 9570 and offers a quadcore coffee lake h cpu, i58300h, and intels uhd graphics 630 as well as nvidias geforce gtx. So i got a new dell xps 15 laptop, and had some troubles installing ubuntu on it the xps 15 is not shipped with a preinstalled ubuntu. Dell loads ubuntu linux onto its best thinandlight laptop. Linux ubuntu on the xps 15 9560 kaby lake thes best 15 inch laptop for linux.
It is the easiest way to install ubuntu on your dell xps 15 9570. Get drivers and downloads for your dell xps 15 9560. I thought some people might appreciate a synopsis of the issues ive experienced and my methods of solving them. When booting the laptop i use f10 to select to boot f. I have been using the dell xps 15 9560 in a dual boot configuration for a few weeks now. Download and install the latest drivers, firmware and software. Xps 15 9560 gets bios update fixing skylakekaby lake.
Linux ubuntu xps laptops and 2in1 pcs for business dell xps laptops, with a stunning infinityedge display and highest quality materials that make them durable and easy to carry, are ideal for professionals. A fresh copy will be installed on your laptop by erasing all the stored data on your pc. Luckily, the nvidia has released linux drivers that support the dell xps 15 7590s nvidia. For security encrypting new ubuntu installation for security. Ubuntu linux on dell xps 15 9560 rcaserodoc wiki github.
Dell xps 15 stable linux configuration ubuntuforazure. I have gotten my hands on the xps15 9570 for a few days now. The dell xps 15 has been a favorite of ours for some time now, but the new 9570 model provides such a great combination of performance, portability and price. 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. Its a great laptop for linux and if dell had better quality control, i would even call it the. While trying to install the nvidia drivers in order to be able to disable the nvidia gpu and let it run on onboard graphics for lower power consumption, my system got messed up. The dell xps 15 7590 is the newest laptop in dells xps 15 series. Alternative instructions at dell xps 15 9570 ubuntu 18. New dell xps 15 linux laptop hugemane september 3, 2016 february 10, 2017 hardware, productivity been looking for a new laptop to install linux because thats.
If someone has this laptop and has the nvidia drivers working, please post the specific kernel and. Install windows 10 on xps 15 xps after ssd upgrade or. The modern 15 is fit for budgetconscious users who need more power than the typical ultrabook without spending too much on. Xps developers edition ubuntu options arent available for the kaby laker xps. Not to worry about this option as this option will ensure the security of your drives. Dell xps 15 2018 9570 8300h, gtx 1050, 97wh laptop. It is a very nice laptop, yet, getting ubuntu to run smoothly on it especially the nvidia driver is a. The ram madness i decided to get the 16gb model of the xps 15, and upgrade to 32gb ram myself, by switching the 2 8gb ram modules shipped with two 16gb ram modules. Restart the laptop leaving the newly flashed bootable drive in a usb port and hit the. The xps ships with either ubuntu or windows preinstalled and is a topofthe line ultrabook, with specs similar to the macbook pro, but half a.
Works on xps 15 9560 kaby lake dell xps 15 drivers and software. Review of dell xps powered by the slant community. Dell xps 15 9570 windows 10 home 64bit english 8th generation intelr coretm i78750h processor 9m cache, up to 4. How to install ubuntu on dell xps 15 9550 laptop noticed that there was an issue, decided to elaborate using this post. The king of 15 inch laptops retains its crown dells xps 15 is a legend of a laptop, and for 2019, some new hardware keeps it chugging along. Linux ubuntu xps laptops, ultrabooks and 2in1 pcs for. Probably because the precision 5520 is very similar to the xps 15 9560 iirc the differences are in the cpu options and in the type of gpu. Not to worry, dell will bring ubuntu to the early 2018. Macbook pro 15 2018 vs dell xps 15 9570 best laptop. As expensive as the xps 15 is, i still cant afford a macbook that matches its. Just bought the laptop about 9 months ago i installed ubuntu 18.
Is there going to be xps 15 developer edition and why not. The best laptop you can buy 2017 9560 kaby lake pushing innovation to the edge. It all works fine, except the finger print reader under ubuntu, which i didnt manage to have detected. Not to worry, dell will bring ubuntu to the early 2018 intel 8th gen. A quick test run of some new software on my dell xps. Install windows 10 on xps 15 xps after ssd upgrade or clean install on old drive.