Asus laptop - keyboard backlight - failes to start

[fswolf]

hello

I installed linux mint 14 on this Asus gamming lap top after they releaced ubuntu 12..

i like the mate desk top its rather nice but i have a problem .. my keyboard has back lights..

they are not working..

i dont know why.. id realy like to fix it thought any one have any advice ??

the functon keys work for the screen brightness and sound but i got no action on my keyboard light...

[mysegfault]

Same with my Samsung 9 Series. Was working with Mint 13... Any help ?