Dell Wyse ThinLinux Version 2.
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1 Release summary This release includes new features and resolved issues for ThinLinux 2.2-based platforms. Version ThinLinux 2.2 Release date April 2019 Priority and recommendations Recommended: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
2 Compatibility Supported platforms Table 1. Supported platforms Platforms Memory configuration (eMMC/RAM) UEFI BIOS Wyse 5070 thin client with Celeron processor 16 GB/4 GB 1.1.4 and later Wyse 5070 thin client with Pentium processor 16 GB/4 GB 1.1.4 and later Wyse 5070 Extended thin client with Pentium processor 16 GB/4 GB 1.1.4 and later Wyse 3040 thin client 16 GB/2 GB 1.2.5 and later Previous version ThinLinux 2.1 Wyse App details Table 2.
3 New and enhanced features Domain join using Active Directory ThinLinux 2.2 supports domain join and domain login using Active Directory credentials. Active Directory allows an administrator to enable or disable the user authentication to specific domains. You can either join the terminal to the domain, or use the INI parameter to authenticate the user from Active Directory without joining the terminal.
INI parameters Table 5. Preserve User Settings parameters INI parameter Description MerlinUpdate.URL= This parameter specifies the URL of the directory where the ThinLinux image is uploaded. MerlinUpdate.Username= This parameter specifies the name of the user who has logged in to the server. MerlinUpdate.Password= The password is used to log in to the server. Default selection is base-64 encryption. MerlinUpdate.
Bluetooth functionality ThinLinux 2.2 supports Bluetooth version 5.0. Administrator can enable or disable the Bluetooth function using the GUI option in the Peripherals settings, or through INI parameters. Normal user (thinuser) cannot enable or disable the Bluetooth functionality. NOTE: When a normal user (thinuser) attempts to enable or disable Bluetooth, the following warning message is displayed: Please contact Administrator.
Port preferences on Wyse 5070 Extended thin client: • Optional port can be used as second RJ45, SFP, or VGA. • If wireless is enabled, the optional port cannot be used as second RJ45 or SFP. • If front headphone is used, the back headset is disabled. • When monitor is connected on USB-C port, DP2 becomes inactive. • When VGA monitor is connected on VGA optional port, DP3 becomes inactive. • Power option is available on the first serial port. • PCle slot is available. Table 9.
For more information about configuring multiple displays on Wyse 5070 Extended thin client, see the Dell Wyse ThinLinux 2.2 Administrator's Guide at support.dell.com. NOTE: INI parameters are not supported on a multi-display setup with more than three displays.
4 Fixed issues Table 11. Fixed Issues Serial number Summary 1. Resolved an issue where you can save the Manage USB Port settings using the GUI option after entering an incorrect BIOS password. 2. Resolved an issue wherein after parsing the INI USB_Rule=Deny_Class Class=Storage in a VMware session, the VMware view Connect USB Device drop-down option is listed. 3. Resolved an issue where the mouse blinks in Mozilla Firefox browser when a YouTube video is played. 4.
5 Known issues Table 12. Known issues Issue ID Description Workaround TL-1197 When you connect to a Bluetooth keyboard, the keyboard does not work for the first time. Reboot the thin client. TL-1290 When you select a window resolution in the browser connection and launch the browser, the resolution reverts to Default. Create a Mozilla Firefox browser connection and set the window resolution. TL-1313 Network proxy settings do not persist after passing the Firefox proxy settings.
Issue ID Description Workaround TL-1028 CAC is not found when you log in to the VMware Horizon session using the onboard smart card reader. There is no workaround. TL-1119 After doing OEM branding, the services list is displayed during the system boot. There is no workaround. TL-731 Wyse 5070 thin client does not automatically connect to a wireless network once the client is connected to a hidden network. Reconnect to the wireless network after restarting the client.
6 Limitations Multidisplay support on Wyse 5070 extended thin client When you set the 2K resolution for the primary display and open System Settings on the same display, the drop-down menu appears blank in all features except Display. To overcome this limitation, do the following: 1 Drag the System Settings window to any nonprimary display. 2 Set the primary display to 4K resolution.
7 Upgrading firmware Upgrade ThinLinux 2.0 or 2.1 to 2.2 on Wyse 3040 thin client Use Wyse Management Suite version 1.3 to upgrade the ThinLinux build version 2.0.19 or 2.1 to 2.2. To upgrade ThinLinux by using Wyse Management Suite for Wyse 3040 thin client: 1 Go to www.dell.com/support. 2 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your thin client, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, manually browse for your thin client model. 3 Click Drivers and downloads.
4 From the Operating system drop-down list, select ThinLinux. 5 Scroll down the page, and download the latest ThinLinux version 2.2 image file (2.2.0.00_5070_merlin_16GB.exe). 6 On the thin client, go to Settings > Management > Wyse Device Agent. 7 Register the device to the Wyse Management Suite server. 8 Log in to the Wyse Management Suite server. 9 Copy the downloaded image (2.2.0.00_5070_merlin_16GB.exe file) to /wms/localrepo/repository/osimages/zipped/.
To upgrade ThinLinux by using Wyse Management Suite: 1 Go to www.dell.com/support. 2 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your thin client, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, manually browse for your thin client model. 3 Click Drivers and downloads. 4 From the Operating system drop-down list, select ThinLinux. 5 Scroll down the page, and do the following: • Download the merlin_nonpxe-3.7.7-00.05.x86_64.rpm add-on. 6 • Download the latest ThinLinux version 2.
8 Resources and support Accessing documents using the product search 1 Go to www.dell.com/support. 2 In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword search box, type the product name. For example, Wyse 3040 thin client or Wyse ThinOS. A list of matching products is displayed. 3 Select your product and click the search icon or press Enter. 4 Click Manuals & documents. Accessing documents using product selector You can also access documents by selecting your product.
9 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for technical support or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or the product catalog.
