Workaround confirmed, /etc/X11/xorg.conf reads as follows (entire file):
Section "Device" Identifier "Default Device" Option "NoLogo" "True" Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1" EndSection
Log out and logged back in and brightness control works as expected.
Workaround confirmed, /etc/X11/xorg.conf reads as follows (entire file):
Section "Device" ssControl= 1"
Identifier "Default Device"
Option "NoLogo" "True"
Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightne
EndSection
Log out and logged back in and brightness control works as expected.