Re: how to find/load Linux drivers for Intel motherboards?
- From: Michael Soibelman <in-the@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:40:40 -0700
Michelle wrote:
Hello,
I'm new to Linux. I bought a Dual Core Intel based PC with Windows
pre-installed.
I re-formatted the hard disk with OpenSUSE version 11. The
installation went smoothly.
I rebooted, and can log in the KDE 4.0 environment.
I noticed the graphics doesn't seem right. I also notice the NIC card
is not recognized either.
The mother board is Intel D945GCNL series. I went to the Intel
website, and saw that
only Windows drivers are available for that motherboard.
Does this mean that OpenSUSE v. 11 will not work with this
motherboard?
If it will work, then, what do I need to do so that the onboard
graphics card, onboard LAN, etc. for this motherboard
will run with OpenSUSE version 11? Thanks.
Yes, you are new to Linux. You do not need to download drivers. They're
included with the OS. To set up your hardware to run correctly you'll need
to use Yast. For the graphics card, which obviously is working, just not
the way you expect it to, go to -> Yast -> Hardware -> 'Graphics Card and
Monitor' and try adjusting the settings.. For the lan card use Yast but go
to 'Network Devices' -> Network Card' and set it up. You may also
(under 'Network Devices') go to 'DSL' to set up your ISP's login
information.
Try to do these things and let us know how it works. When doing the video
part remember that if the settings don't work do 'ctrl + alt + backspace'
TWICE quickly !!! to get out of the test settings and return to the default
settings...
P.S. It is extremely rare to need to download ANY drivers for Linux as
everything is included already...
Good luck.
P.S.#2. If you are still having problems than post your results and we will
tell you where to get log files for further attempts and so we're not just
guessing as to what is going on....
.
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