(K)ubuntu 8.04 on the HP Mini 2133 (FU338EA)

Finally the screen problems are solved.

Here is how I finally got the HP Mini 2133 (FU338EA) working correctly with kubuntu.

First install kubuntu-8.04.2-desktop-i386.iso

Then install the VIA video driver.
Browse to http://linux.via.com.tw/support/downloadFiles.action
select "Ubuntu 8.04 LTS" and download the stable version.
Extract the files.
Open a terminal and go inside the directory you just created and run ./vinstall
Now download a new xorg.conf file from: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=xorg.conf
Rename your existing xorg.conf file to xorg.conf.old and replace the original one with the one you just downloaded.
To restart the X server press 'CTRL + ALT + Backspace'
If all is well relax and enjoy. Otherwise:

Edit xorg.conf.
change the PanelID value in "Device" section of xorg.conf. Correct PanelID value for 1024x600 is 17 (Add line 'option "PanelID" "17"')

How to update the BIOS of an Asus EEE pc

Download the latest driver from:
https://www.asus.com/uk/supportonly/Eee%20PC%201000Linux/HelpDesk_BIOS/

Rename the file to 1000.ROM or 1005P.ROM or any number that matches your Eee PC and copy that to a FAT 32 USB stick.
Start up with the USB stick inserted and hold both ALT and F2 keys pressed during startup of the Eee PC and the BIOS update will run. The screen will show the update process.