How set brightness on startup – Ubuntu 12.04

by John
Published on: January 2, 2012
Categories: How To
Tags: No Tags
Comments: 14 Comments

1. Create a file in /etc/init.d/file_name,


sudo nano /etc/init.d/file_name


2. Copy and paste the code below and save.


setpci -s 00:02.0 F4.B=50

3. Now lets set some permissions.


sudo chmod 755 /etc/init.d/file_name

4. We want the script to run on boot up.


sudo update-rc.d file_name defaults

Now restart your Ubuntu and the script we created will run on boot-up automatically.

  • Raphael

    Does it work fot 11.10 too?

    • Raphael

       *for

  • http://www.erickjohncuevas.com erickjohncuevas

    yes.

  • http://www.erickjohncuevas.com erickjohncuevas

    btw. there was a type in the “sudo chown 755 /etc/init.d/file_name”

    should be sudo chmod 755 /etc/init.d/file_name.

  • Toan Ngo

    it doesnt work for me though…
    for me, i’ll just use this:
             echo 4 > /sys/class/backlight/acpi_video0/brightness
    and it does work :)
    Reference: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/923940

    • http://www.gintongaral.com/ Gintong Aral

      probably because of step 3 which is a typo. it should be chmod and not chown.

  • Suho
  • David

    How would one undo this? didn’t work for me but this did “http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=11994828#post11994828″

    • Paul

      sudo rm -f /etc/init.d/brightness
      sudo update-rc.d brightness remove

      • Paul

        brightness is your file_name

  • http://twitter.com/bleeblooblahhh bleeblooblahhh

    This was very useful to me, but at step two, I needed to enter:
     setpci -s 01:00.0 F4.B=50
    Obtained by running:
    lspci | grep VGA

  • Alex

    would this work if you put it in /etc/init.d/rc.local?

  • http://www.gintongaral.com/ Gintong Aral

    This works with Linux Mint 13

  • Stéphane Gourichon

    This is system-dependent and somehow dangerous as explained on http://askubuntu.com/questions/66751/how-do-i-set-default-display-brightness/232668#232668 . There, an alternative is proposed without the drawbacks, for 11.10 and up.



Celebrate SFD with us on September 15! I'll be celebrating 20 years of Linux with The Linux Foundation!

RECENT COMMENTS


Recent Posts
  • Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) rel… by root

    The Ubuntu team has recently announced the released Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin. Ubuntu 12.04 supports desktops, laptops and netbooks, it has the updated version of desktop also known as “Unity”, it also introduces the “HUD” or the Head-Up Display and not to mention that this LTS has a 5 years [...]

  • Ubuntu countdown timer by root

    If you love Ubuntu and can’t live a day without seeing her! then help us spread Ubuntu by adding a countdown timer to your website. All you need to do is copy and paste the code and each day the image will update showing the remaining days before the release [...]

  • How to hide your name on the panel … by root

    A very easy trick I learned in whick all you need to have is the “dconf-editor”, if you don’t have it yet then hit your terminal and do some installation! $ sudo aptitude install dconf-tools after the installation type “dconf-editor” on the terminal then go to apps — indicator-session and [...]

  • How set brightness on startup - Ubu… by John

    1. Create a file in /etc/init.d/file_name, sudo nano /etc/init.d/file_name 2. Copy and paste the code below and save. setpci -s 00:02.0 F4.B=50 3. Now lets set some permissions. sudo chmod 755 /etc/init.d/file_name 4. We want the script to run on boot up. sudo update-rc.d file_name defaults Now restart your Ubuntu [...]

  • How to report bugs from terminal in… by John

    Sometimes apport won’t just pop-out to let you file a bug, but you knew that it was really a bug or you have an issue but you don’t have an internet connection or you want to file a bug from another computer. Don’t worry my friend. First thing you do [...]

  • Ubuntu 12.04 aka "Precise Pang… by John

    Ubuntu has become the most famous Linux distribution in the world with millions of users in just five years. If you want to get involved yourself join the Ubuntu Developer Week from January 31st to February 2nd 2012! The Ubuntu Developer Week is a series of online workshop. You can [...]

  • Safest way on how to remove old Ubu… by root

    The safest way on how to remove your old version of Ubuntu Kernels are just 2 easy steps: 1. First thing you should do is to check what kernel version you are currently using. $uname -r remember to save the output, it should look like this “2.6.32-34-generic” 2. Open Synaptic [...]

  • How to save a list of all packages … by John

    Hello everyone! its nice to be back again. Now ready your fingers and lets get ready to rumble. This simple guide will make a list of all packages that are currently installed on your system and reinstall the packages in the newly installed Ubuntu. Keep this file in a safe [...]

  • Currency converter for your Linux t… by John

    Would you like to have your personalized currency converter in your Linux terminal? will you have it, very simple this one uses the Google Currency Converter. Fire up your terminal and open .bashrc with your favorite editor. $ sudo nano .bashrc Copy and paste the code below. cc() { wget [...]

  • The Linux Terminator by John

    Multiple GNOME terminals in one window, it is a program that allows users to set up flexible arrangements of GNOME terminals. It is aimed at those who normally arrange lots of terminals near each other, but don’t want to use a frame based window manager. To install terminator: sudo aptitude [...]

Categories
Recent Comments
Welcome , June 19, 2013