TCC auf Debian-/Ubuntu-basierten Distributionen installieren

Um das TUXEDO Control Center auf Ihrer Debian-/Ubuntu-basierten Linux-Distribution zu installieren, müssen Sie zunächst die Paketquelladresse von TUXEDO Computers in der Softwarepaketverwaltung Ihres Betriebssystems hinzufügen. Eine Anleitung dazu finden Sie hier.

Nun können Sie im App-Store oder per Terminalbefehl das TUXEDO Control Center herunterladen und installieren. Suchen Sie dafür einfach im App-Store nach dem Programmnamen und folgen Sie den Anweisungen auf dem Bildschirm.

Alternativ öffnen Sie das Terminal / die Konsole und tippen folgenden Befehl ein: sudo apt install tuxedo-control-center und bestätigen die Eingabe mit der Taste 'Enter'. Wenn Sie nach Ihrem Betriebssystemspasswort gefragt werden, tippen Sie dieses ein und bestätigen erneut mit 'Enter'.

TUXEDO Contol Center auf anderen Distributionen installieren

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The most important system parameters at a glance: The dashboard

After starting the TUXEDO Control Center, users are welcomed on the start page, the dashboard, with a comprehensive yet concise list of the most important system parameters.

Below the shortcut to the currently active system profile (here "TUXEDO Defaults"), the temperature, clock frequency, fan speed and power consumption are listed separately for the CPU and graphics card.

Notebooks equipped with a dedicated graphics card also show the currently active graphics mode (Power-saving CPU graphics processor (iGPU), High-performance graphics processor (dGPU) or Hybrid graphics mode (on-demand; also known as 'Nvidia Optimus')) with a link to the graphics switching menu.

Greatly customizable fan control

No notebook is perfectly tuned for every situation and all users' requirements: high performance is required for Linux gaming, quiet fan noise is desired in office mode and power draw should be minimized when on battery.

In order to meet the various requirements and at the same time simplify usability, we provide pre-defined system profiles that optimize your TUXEDO laptop for different use cases with just one click.

But »optimization« is also in the eye of the beholder, which is why you can create your own profiles and customize them even better to your personal needs.

The following settings are available:

Profile settings: Create a name and description of your choice and optionally assign your profile to mains and/or battery operation.

Display: Specify whether the display brightness should be changed when the profile is activated. You can also reduce the refresh rate for many displays in order to reduce power consumption and extend battery life.

Fan control: Choose from various pre-defined fan profiles or create your own and individual fan curve.

System performance: Adjust your CPU's performance and power consumption using power limits or clock frequency control.

Only one click away: Your contact to the TUXEDO customer support

Not everything always goes according to plan. That's when it's good to have a Linux-trained partner at your side for help and advise.

In addition to the contact details for TUXEDO customer support, you will find three tools on the support page which might help you and us to track down the problem:

System diagnostics: Information about the hardware and system software configuration is collected using our diagnostics program and sent to our customer support team along with your support ticket number in order to narrow down troubleshooting. We have summarised further information for you in this article. Just this much in advance: Of course, no personal data is collected!

Remote support: If a problem solution is complicated to describe or you feel uncomfortable about repairing the system yourself, you can allow a TUXEDO customer support member to connect to your TUXEDO via the remote maintenance software "Anydesk" and carry out the necessary steps in your presence.

Restore system: In some cases, a system restore or reinstallation is necessary to resolve a complicated problem. For this purpose, we include a WebFAI USB stick with every TUXEDO. In addition to the operating system installation, our WebFAI is also capable of other system repair options. Further information can be found at here.

Always exactly the performance you need!

Full performance for 3D or video rendering or power-saving operation for quiet fan noise and long battery life? With the system performance settings, you can adjust your CPU's speed and therefore power consumption exactly as you need it.

Modern processors work quite efficiently and save energy under low load. Nevertheless, when unthrottled, they always have the full computing power available, which is not required for many everyday activities. Even for more demanding scenarios, such as PC gaming, it is advisable to limit the CPU performance in order to leave sufficient cooling capacity for the more important graphics card.

Depending on the TUXEDO model, we provide you with various functions for adjusting the power/current consumption: Control via the energy consumption (power limits, "PL" for short) or via the clock frequency.

We primarily recommend the power limit control, as it provides the processor with a maximum energy budget that the computer can manage automatically and optimally. The power limit is controlled via three values:

PL1 describes the maximum, sustained power draw of the processor. PL2 and PL4 are short-term, higher power values that are executed for around half a minute and a few seconds respectively under load.

We do not recommend setting any of the three power limits too low in order to maintain the computer's smooth responsiveness! For orientation, we recommend taking a look at the settings of our pre-defined performance profiles.

Alternatively, you can control the power consumption indirectly via the clock frequency and optionally reduce the number of active processor cores.

Under »CPU frequency control«, you find an option called "Maximum performance".  This causes all active CPU cores to run permanently at their highest clock frequency. Please do only activate this option if you want to squeeze out the last percentage points of performance, as the setting significantly increases power consumption.

Greatly customizable fan control

Much more than just hot air! At TUXEDO, we give you - within safe limits - the best possible granular fan control and pre-defined fan profiles for various use cases.

Fan control is a bit of a science in itself, because there is a lot to consider: If the fans ramp up too high, they create disruptive fan noise levels. If they spin or accelerate too slowly, the CPU and GPU have to reduce their performance. If the fans switch off under low load, the device stays silent, but the fans have to ramp up more frequently to cool down the computer.

To meet these many considerations and different customer expectations, the TCC now offers a freely customizable fan curve. The only restriction is a minimum fan speed of 40% at CPU and GPU temperatures of 70°C and above. This provides TUXEDO users with notebook cooling that is perfectly adjustable to their needs.

Charging profiles for extended battery lifespan

To minimize battery wear, the TUXEDO Control Center offers 3 different battery charging profiles in which the battery is neither fully charged nor fully discharged. This option is useful for users who do not need the full battery capacity but want to extend the battery's life span.

The following battery charging profiles are available:

Full capacity: This is the default setting. The battery charges up to 100% and at full charging speed.

Reduced capacity: The battery is only charged to around 90%*.

Stationary use: The battery is only charged to around 80%*.

Please note: This setting is not visible to the operating system because it is applied at firmware level. This means that your operating system may still display the new charge level as 100%.

Save power or maximize performance with graphics switching

Notebooks with high graphics performance have two graphics processors: In addition to the power-saving graphics unit integrated in the CPU (iGPU), a more powerful, independent (=dedicated) graphics card (dGPU) is also installed.

While the iGPU is sufficiently fast for everyday tasks such as the internet, emails or office programs, the dGPU must be activated for more graphically demanding calculations (e.g. PC games or renderings). This is done via graphics switching, which is available in three modes:

Power-saving CPU graphics processor (iGPU): Only the iGPU is used in this mode. The dGPU is permanently deactivated and cannot be activated in this mode during operation. Suitable for low power consumption and battery operation.

High-performance graphics processor (dGPU): In this mode, all calculations are performed by the dGPU. The iGPU is only responsible for the image output on the notebook display. Suitable for the best possible performance.

Hybrid graphics mode (on-demand):In this mode,the iGPU primarily performs the calculations. The dGPU can be activated by right-clicking on a programme icon. Best compromise between performance and power consumption.

No more typing in the dark: Keyboard backlighting

For comfortable typing in dim ambient light, every TUXEDO has a practical, illuminated keyboard, which can be set to any colour on some models.

For this purpose, we have developed a keyboard illumination control that allows you to set the colour and brightness of the key illumination - depending on the range of functions of your TUXEDO notebook - uniformly in keyboard zones or per individual key.

"Cheese please": Webcam settings

In times of COVID-19 and home office, online meetings have experienced a real boom. Unfortunately, notebook webcams rarely offer high image quality 'out of the box'.

To get the best out of your digital camera, the TUXEDO Control Center offers a wide range of setting options from resolution and frame rate to exposure, balance and colour settings. You can save your settings in various webcam profiles and use them in your desired webcam app or online meeting program.

TUXEDO Tomte: System configuration for tech enthusiasts

The term "Tomte" is Swedish and means goblin or leprechaun, a good house spirit. This refers to our little software helper, our in-house developed configuration service, which is pre-installed on every TUXEDO and automatically keeps your computer up to date without you having to care about anything.

Every time you start your computer, Tomte checks for required updates, missing or outdated hardware drivers and installs them. You can find more information about TUXEDO Tomte here.

In rare cases, it may be necessary for tech enthusiasts to deactivate Tomte or its individual modules in order to implement their own system tweaks. Caution! Tampering with TUXEDO Tomte can affect system stability. Please only change these settings if you know exactly what you are doing!

Cool refreshment: TUXEDO Aquaris

TUXEDO Aquaris is our external water cooling solution for selected TUXEDO laptops.

Using the TUXEDO Control Center, you can connect the Liquid Cooling gadget to your notebook via Bluetooth and granularly adjust the fan speed and LED lighting. You can find more information at here.