If yes, you may then contact HP support, if your configuration is supported by HP (This document focus on what is working, superset of what is supported, and has no value in that area). In case of problem, the first reflex should be to update the BIOS of the HP machine, and to verify whether the problem is always there. You should note that what is true for one distribution is generally true for another, as these functions are linked to the kernel or the XFree86 server, and not to the distribution itself. In special cases, a kernel rebuild will be necessary to support completely some hardware elements. Outside particular indication, Linux support means during the installation of a RedHat/Mandrake type distribution. I will just mention here points which are specific to HP hardware. Should be read to have details on kernel construction. If you bought linux on a CD-ROM, chances are that installation instructions are provided with it (the little booklet inside the disk case, and/or files on the CD). In case you didn't already do it before, some preliminaty readings are recommended before to try to install Linux on these platforms.Ĭontains a great number of information to install Linux. That computer range is today the main set of HP machines supported by Linux, and that till many years.
