[SRU][G][HWE-5.8] Fix compatibility issue on some external monitors

Bug #1920777 reported by AaronMa
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HWE Next
Fix Released
Undecided
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linux (Ubuntu)
Fix Released
Undecided
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Groovy
Won't Fix
Undecided
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linux-hwe-5.8 (Ubuntu)
Invalid
Undecided
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Focal
Won't Fix
Undecided
Unassigned

Bug Description

[Impact]
Some external monitors got black screen via HDMI on laptops with Intel GPU.

[Fix]
Reading more of the port caps and dealing with various clock/bpc limitations.
Patchset:
https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/series/72928/

[Test Case]
Verified on the target platform and other 2 laptops include workstation,
Tested on LG/ThinkVision 4k monitors and Dell 1080p monitor, include dock station.
All good.

[Where problems could occur]
Intel GPU may lose or mess the output.

AaronMa (mapengyu)
tags: added: oem-priority originate-from-1904666 sutton
Revision history for this message
Ubuntu Kernel Bot (ubuntu-kernel-bot) wrote : Missing required logs.

This bug is missing log files that will aid in diagnosing the problem. While running an Ubuntu kernel (not a mainline or third-party kernel) please enter the following command in a terminal window:

apport-collect 1920777

and then change the status of the bug to 'Confirmed'.

If, due to the nature of the issue you have encountered, you are unable to run this command, please add a comment stating that fact and change the bug status to 'Confirmed'.

This change has been made by an automated script, maintained by the Ubuntu Kernel Team.

Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: New → Incomplete
AaronMa (mapengyu)
summary: - [G][HWE-5.8] Fix compatibility issue on some external monitors
+ [SRU][G][HWE-5.8] Fix compatibility issue on some external monitors
AaronMa (mapengyu)
Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: Incomplete → In Progress
no longer affects: linux-hwe-5.8 (Ubuntu Groovy)
no longer affects: linux (Ubuntu Focal)
Revision history for this message
Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote :

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

Changed in linux (Ubuntu Groovy):
status: New → Confirmed
Changed in linux-hwe-5.8 (Ubuntu Focal):
status: New → Confirmed
Changed in linux-hwe-5.8 (Ubuntu):
status: New → Confirmed
Revision history for this message
Brian Murray (brian-murray) wrote :

The Groovy Gorilla has reached end of life, so this bug will not be fixed for that release

Changed in linux (Ubuntu Groovy):
status: Confirmed → Won't Fix
Timo Aaltonen (tjaalton)
Changed in hwe-next:
status: New → Fix Released
Changed in linux-hwe-5.8 (Ubuntu):
status: Confirmed → Invalid
Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: In Progress → Fix Released
Changed in linux-hwe-5.8 (Ubuntu Focal):
status: Confirmed → Won't Fix
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