PanP4/PanP5

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Overview

Performance and connectivity beyond any Ubuntu laptop you've seen. The new System76 Pangolin Performance packs high performance, low wattage Intel Core 2 Duo processors, ample storage, and tons of memory in a super-sleek 15.4" widescreen laptop.

This article includes technical information for the Pangolin Performance (models PanP4 and PanP5). The PanP5 was discontinued and replaced by the PanP6.

Welcome Manual

Pangolin Performance 4/5 Welcome Manual

System76 Driver

Capabilities Added by System76 Driver

Ubuntu Version	PanP4i	PanP4n/PanP5
8.04 LTS	Restore, Camera, Internal Mic	Restore, Camera, Internal Mic, Fingerprint Reader
8.10	Restore, Camera, Surround Sound	Restore, Camera, Surround Sound, Fingerprint Reader
9.04	Restore	Restore, Fingerprint Reader
9.10	Restore	Restore, Fingerprint Reader
10.04 LTS	Restore	Restore, Fingerprint Reader
10.10	Restore	Restore
11.04	Restore	Restore
11.10	Restore	Restore
12.04 LTS	Restore	Restore, Fingerprint Reader
12.10	Restore	Restore, Fingerprint Reader

BIOS PANP5

IMPORTANT: PANP5 and PANP4 BIOS's are INCOMPATIBLE. Check System > Administration > System76 Driver to determine your Pangolin Model

Current Release Version 1.22.02
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Instructions:

1. Download the above file to your Desktop
2. Burn the .iso image to a CD
3. Make sure the computer is running on AC power
4. Boot from the CD to flash the BIOS
5. After the BIOS is flashed, press any key to reboot
6. Press F2 to enter the BIOS
7. From the 'Exit' tab choose 'Load Setup Defaults' and 'Exit Saving Changes'

BIOS PANP4

IMPORTANT: PANP5 and PANP4 BIOS's are INCOMPATIBLE. Check System > Administration > System76 Driver to determine your Pangolin Model

Current Release Version 1.02.18
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Instructions:

1. Download the above file to your Desktop
2. Burn the .iso image to a CD
3. Make sure the computer is running on AC power
4. Boot from the CD to flash the BIOS
5. After the BIOS is flashed, press any key to reboot
6. Press F2 to enter the BIOS
7. From the 'Exit' tab choose 'Load Setup Defaults' and 'Exit Saving Changes'

Old Release

1.00.14MN
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Windows Drivers

System76 computers include all of the drivers required for Ubuntu Linux. Windows drivers are available for customers requiring dual boot or virtualization. System76 does not provide support for Microsoft Windows.

Add MS Windows to Your System76 Machine

Microsoft Windows Drivers

Windows XP	Windows Vista 32bit	Windows Vista 64bit
Audio	Audio	Audio
Intel Video	Intel Video	Intel Video
nVidia Video	nVidia Video	nVidia Video
Card Reader	Card Reader	Card Reader
Touchpad	Touchpad	Touchpad
Chipset	Chipset	Chipset
Modem	Modem	Modem
Wireless	Wireless	Wireless
Webcam	Webcam	Webcam
Fingerprint Reader	Fingerprint Reader	Fingerprint Reader
LAN	LAN	LAN
Hot Keys	Hot Keys	Hot Keys
Not Supported	Intel Robson	Intel Robson
Not Supported	Matrix	Matrix