Re: Dell Inspiron 510m - Will 6.2 or 7.0 work?

Sten Daniel Sørsdal wrote:

> Is there any obvious problems with this configuration?
> Can i expect ACPI to mostly work?
> Will my video function alright in console and X?
> What about sound card, ethernet, wireless or touchpad?
> Any reason why i should try 7.0 instead of plain 6.2, other than the
> obvious code (in)stability?

For what it's worth, my laptop with the same chipset (ICH4/Montara)
works fine (and has worked since 5.x). It's got a different NIC and
possibly audio, and it's not Dell's. Everything works without tweaking,
including video and ACPI.


> USB:         Intel 82801DB/DBM USB1/2 (24C2, 24C4, 24C7, 24CD)
> Wireless:    Intel 2200BG (3A)
> Ethernet:    Intel ICH4 PRO/100 VE
> Northbridge: Intel Montara-GM+ i855GME
> Southbridge: Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M
> Video card:  Intel Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (???)
> AC97 Codec:  Intel ICH4 (SigmaTel STAC9750/51) ID 83847650h
> 
> Running latest BIOS

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