Useful news from PCS

[Stephen M]

Just had this response from PCS: "The Issue with the Lafité model is that the SATA controller is limited to RST Premium which interferes with NVMe drivers in Linux. We're addressing this with a BIOS update which Clevo are already working on. Please understand that we have no timeframe as to when this would be available.

The NOVA however isn't limited in the same way and you can choose SATA controller to be either AHCI or RAID. The Nova should have no issues with Linux installations."

Am quite happy with that response as do not expect any Linux support, just do not want obstacles put in the way of 'nix users. Also good news for Lafitte pro owners as there should be a proper Clevo/PCS BIOS available in the future.

 

[Tony1044]

That is excellent news and thank you for taking it up with them.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Yeah, that's fantastic news for all those who've already got the chassis who've had issues. Really pleased.

 

[Stephen M]

As far as I can see the only down side to this is the damage to my credit card as soon as a 17.3" Nova appears.

 

[jerome_jm_martin]

Just had this response from PCS: "The Issue with the Lafité model is that the SATA controller is limited to RST Premium which interferes with NVMe drivers in Linux. We're addressing this with a BIOS update which Clevo are already working on. Please understand that we have no timeframe as to when this would be available.

The NOVA however isn't limited in the same way and you can choose SATA controller to be either AHCI or RAID. The Nova should have no issues with Linux installations."

Am quite happy with that response as do not expect any Linux support, just do not want obstacles put in the way of 'nix users. Also good news for Lafitte pro owners as there should be a proper Clevo/PCS BIOS available in the future.

GREAT NEWS !! Thanks for the feedback

 

[aydun]

Is there any update on this? I'd nearly convinced myself that a Lafite Pro 15.6 (https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/lafite-pro-15/) with a NVME SSD fits my needs but so far as I can see here on the forums there is no supported way to run that with Linux.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Is there any update on this? I'd nearly convinced myself that a Lafite Pro 15.6 (https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/lafite-pro-15/) with a NVME SSD fits my needs but so far as I can see here on the forums there is no supported way to run that with Linux.

That was an older model I think, it may be worth asking PCS on the current offering. All it needed was a BIOS update and this was over a year ago.