# Hardware

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## [About the Hardware category](https://genode.discourse.group/t/about-the-hardware-category/57)

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**Author:** [@ttcoder](https://genode.discourse.group/u/ttcoder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/about-the-hardware-category/57 "2024-09-02T13:36:39Z")

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Discussions on improving the existing hardware support and extending it to more platforms and peripherals.

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## [Apple Intel Hardware Support?](https://genode.discourse.group/t/apple-intel-hardware-support/321)

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**Author:** [@mind\_surfr](https://genode.discourse.group/u/mind_surfr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/apple-intel-hardware-support/321 "2026-05-29T21:30:00Z")

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First off: It’s really impressive the work your team has been doing over the past decade and more to make a secure capability-focused kernel/OS. I think it will be quite significant due to the rising cybertreat due to M…

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## [Evaluation of hardwaresupport for the Framework 16 notebook](https://genode.discourse.group/t/evaluation-of-hardwaresupport-for-the-framework-16-notebook/231)

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**Author:** [@Nos](https://genode.discourse.group/u/Nos)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/evaluation-of-hardwaresupport-for-the-framework-16-notebook/231 "2026-05-06T19:48:20Z")

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Hi, I am trying Genode Sculpt OS 25.10.1 on my new modular Notebook. Feel free to extend this. Helpful comments welcome. What does the device provide: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics, Virtualization: A…

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## [Event Filter Config To Rotate Touchscreen Input](https://genode.discourse.group/t/event-filter-config-to-rotate-touchscreen-input/277)

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**Author:** [@jjkarcher](https://genode.discourse.group/u/jjkarcher)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/event-filter-config-to-rotate-touchscreen-input/277 "2026-04-27T16:28:56Z")

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I have tried a few times to set up “event\_filter” to rotate the touch input to match the framebuffer rotation, using the “rotate” or “reorient” tags, as described in the README, but without success. Could someone provid…

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## [AMD EPYC Server ROMED8-2T](https://genode.discourse.group/t/amd-epyc-server-romed8-2t/306)

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**Author:** [@tickzip](https://genode.discourse.group/u/tickzip)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/amd-epyc-server-romed8-2t/306 "2026-04-14T11:06:37Z")

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Since my server was scheduled to be taken down for a firmware update, I decided to take the opportunity to try out Sculpt OS on bare-metal server hardware. Given the recent discussions about running Sculpt OS in a headle…

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## [Recommendations for good ARM board to work on Genode Project](https://genode.discourse.group/t/recommendations-for-good-arm-board-to-work-on-genode-project/216)

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**Author:** [@fdelizy](https://genode.discourse.group/u/fdelizy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/recommendations-for-good-arm-board-to-work-on-genode-project/216 "2026-04-07T13:19:23Z")

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Hi, after a (very long) time away from Genode (sorry Norman T\_T) I am finally returning to my projects to work on Genode for my PhD, and I am embarking another student in the journey. We are looking at a capable board …

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## [Evaluation of hardwaresupport for ThinkPad X380 Yoga](https://genode.discourse.group/t/evaluation-of-hardwaresupport-for-thinkpad-x380-yoga/174)

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**Author:** [@Nos](https://genode.discourse.group/u/Nos)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/evaluation-of-hardwaresupport-for-thinkpad-x380-yoga/174 "2026-03-27T18:47:28Z")

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Hi, I am trying Genode Sculpt OS 25.04 on my Convertible Notebook. Feel free to extend this. Helpfull comments welcome. What does the device provide: CPU: Intel(R) Core™ i5-8350U CPU @ 1.70GHz $ sudo lspci -tv -\[0000…

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## [Audio hardware support on Lenovo Thinkpad T480](https://genode.discourse.group/t/audio-hardware-support-on-lenovo-thinkpad-t480/284)

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**Author:** [@username538](https://genode.discourse.group/u/username538)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/audio-hardware-support-on-lenovo-thinkpad-t480/284 "2026-03-05T16:25:08Z")

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Ive recently been trying Sculpt on a Thinkpad T480 (libreboot 25,first payload SeaBIOS second payload GRUB2) it has been overall a very smooth experience except thr fact that the log shows me no audoo devices found this …

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## [I2C HID Trackpad not working on Lenovo Yoga S730 in SculptOS; F12 Leitzentrale also affected](https://genode.discourse.group/t/i2c-hid-trackpad-not-working-on-lenovo-yoga-s730-in-sculptos-f12-leitzentrale-also-affected/271)

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**Author:** [@pfr](https://genode.discourse.group/u/pfr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/i2c-hid-trackpad-not-working-on-lenovo-yoga-s730-in-sculptos-f12-leitzentrale-also-affected/271 "2026-02-16T12:46:00Z")

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Hardware Details: Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL Touchpad is an I2C HID multitouch device (VID:PID 04f3:30bc) ACPI MSFT0001 No PS/2 or USB fallback It works on Linux via i2c\_hid + hid-multitouch Additionally, F12 stops toggl…

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## [MNT Reform roadmap and Sculpt compatability](https://genode.discourse.group/t/mnt-reform-roadmap-and-sculpt-compatability/267)

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**Author:** [@pfr](https://genode.discourse.group/u/pfr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/mnt-reform-roadmap-and-sculpt-compatability/267 "2026-01-29T23:00:58Z")

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I have been interested in the MNT Reform laptops for some time, and my desire is to one day run SculptOS on a Reform laptop. However, I need some guidance before I feel confident to place an order with MNT. The current …

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## [Current recommended hardware?](https://genode.discourse.group/t/current-recommended-hardware/239)

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**Author:** [@spenc](https://genode.discourse.group/u/spenc)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/current-recommended-hardware/239 "2026-01-14T19:31:28Z")

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I’m trying to move up from running on a VM to bare metal, what’s the recommended hardware to use? My desktop boots past the Genode logo to a mouse but does not load the full Leitzentrale, and my laptop gets closer but c…

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## [Issue Running Network Application on Genode OS on i.MX8MP ARMSTONE Development Board](https://genode.discourse.group/t/issue-running-network-application-on-genode-os-on-i-mx8mp-armstone-development-board/205)

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**Author:** [@InitialMoon](https://genode.discourse.group/u/InitialMoon)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/issue-running-network-application-on-genode-os-on-i-mx8mp-armstone-development-board/205 "2025-10-17T19:07:40Z")

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Dear Genode Community :waving\_hand: , We are currently developing a network server application based on Genode OS, with the goal of running it on an i.MX8MP ARMSTONE development board. To test the network connectivity o…

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## [How to improve the performance of Genode systems on poor hardware platforms](https://genode.discourse.group/t/how-to-improve-the-performance-of-genode-systems-on-poor-hardware-platforms/101)

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**Author:** [@hamed](https://genode.discourse.group/u/hamed)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/how-to-improve-the-performance-of-genode-systems-on-poor-hardware-platforms/101 "2025-05-27T14:43:58Z")

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I’ve been testing Genode on two systems with different processors (4th-gen core i7 and Celeron). While I expect the Celeron to be slower, the performance gap with Genode is far larger than anticipated, especially compare…

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## [MNT Reform drivers-interactive](https://genode.discourse.group/t/mnt-reform-drivers-interactive/140)

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**Author:** [@micken](https://genode.discourse.group/u/micken)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/mnt-reform-drivers-interactive/140 "2025-01-29T23:41:18Z")

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Hi, I am trying to build my demo scenario for MNT Reform. However, it doesn’t have a drivers-interactive pkg. What can I use as a replacement? Should I create a drivers-interactive package myself? Thanks

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## [Which hardware (ARM64) would you like to see Genode on?](https://genode.discourse.group/t/which-hardware-arm64-would-you-like-to-see-genode-on/42)

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**Author:** [@micken](https://genode.discourse.group/u/micken)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/which-hardware-arm64-would-you-like-to-see-genode-on/42 "2024-09-22T17:28:37Z")

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This is a wish list for new ports! I and probably no one will make any promises, but it is better to port to hardware someone is using!

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## [Rockchip RK3399 USB](https://genode.discourse.group/t/rockchip-rk3399-usb/51)

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**Author:** [@micken](https://genode.discourse.group/u/micken)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://genode.discourse.group/t/rockchip-rk3399-usb/51 "2024-09-05T07:48:36Z")

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I have started doing Rockchip ( rk3399 to start with). I have built the driver. I don’t know how it would work, but I am facing a dtb issue. I only get a empty dts file. I have been trying to follow the allwinner port, b…
