
Get:1 focal/universe amd64 acpi amd64 1.7-1.1 The following NEW packages will be installed:Ġ upgraded, 4 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.Īfter this operation, 181 kB of additional disk space will be used.

The following additional packages will be installed: Open a terminal and then type the apt command/ apt-get command: $ sudo modprobe i8k force=1 Install i8kutils package on Debian / Ubuntu If above failed try to load it forcefully using the modprobe command: Here is what I see: insmod /lib/modules/3.5.0-30-generic/kernel/drivers/char/i8k.ko Type the following modprobe command to load the i8k driver: This module is included with Linux kernel version 3.0 or above.

It is well supported on business class Dell laptop modules such as Latitude, Inspiron, Vostro, Precision mobile workstations and so on. It is used for accessing SMM BIOS on Dell laptops. Say hello to i8k driver to control Dell laptop fan
