2. Compatible Hardware

Besides the “usual” compatible hardware (floppy disks, modems, network cards, CD/DVD burners, hard disks, etc.), the following laptop-specific newer hardware is properly supported under Mandriva Linux:

Processor

All Intel processors for the laptop platform: Pentium M, Core Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo and the Centrino norm; both 32 and 64 bit architectures.

All AMD processors: Turion and Sempron; both 32 and 64 bit architectures.

Wireless Network

All Intel WiFi cards: IPW2100, IPW2200, IPW3945.

Video

All Intel graphics cards (GMA900, GMA950), all ATI and nVidia cards.

[Note] Note

If you have an Intel GMA9xx graphics card and it's not automatically configured with a wide-screen, native, resolution, please install the 915resolution package. Then edit the /etc/sysconfig/915resolution file and change XRESO, YRESO and BIT according to your hardware. Finally, reboot the laptop to enjoy wide-screen, native resolutions!

SiS and VIA graphics cards are not as powerful for 3D-accelerated effects as the above ones, so their 3D performance may be poor.

Audio

All latest sound cards compatible with HDA or AC'97 specifications.

Memory Card Reader

Newer laptops come with memory card readers to access the memories used mainly by digital cameras. If the card reader is an USB one (connected internally) it will work out-of-the-box. If the card reader uses a proprietary connection, chances are it will not be supported under GNU/Linux.

[Note] Integrated Webcam

Some of the newest laptops have a small webcam integrated into the chassis (usually, on the top border of the screen). At the time of writing these devices are not supported under GNU/Linux.