The FN keys are not working
Using answer in 166261 question I installed the asus-wmi-dkms_0.2_all.deb.gz package
Now, using xev I see that the keys emit keycodes (for backlight keys xev says for fn-f3 and fn-f4 keycode 237)
But no keyboard backlight, also volume keys have no effect
Description of my framework:
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Machine: Asus N56V laptop
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Software
Kubuntu 12.04 amd64
kernel (3.5.0.5-generic) and drivers from xorg-edgers fresh X crack ppa
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Hardware and problems
after installation do not boot - SOLVED using boot-repair
every couple of hours the system freezes - SOLVED using 3.5 kernel
keybord FN keys - NOT WORKING
Keyboard backlight - NOT WORKING
Nvidia GEFORCE GT - NOT USED glxgears says 60 fps
Ethernet Atheros card - SOLVED install alx driver
external subwoofer - SOLVED adding options snd-hda-intel model=asus-mode4
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Solutions
see the asnwers to the 162047 and 166261 questions
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