New PC, new install, new problems!
Hi All,
I Jut bought a new PC (Aldi/Medion-8818).
It runs fine with its preinstalled Windows Media Edition.
I tried a couple of recent Linux live-CDs (Knoppix 5.0 & latest Ubuntu, both debian-based) and both failed to fully recognize my hardware.
Most notably the SATA disks were not seen.
Before I wipe what's working, could someone confirm I can successfully install debian on this machine? I would like precise instructions about modules to load at startup and/or boot parameters to give on the command-line (if any).
As said I have reasons to doubt the installation will be painless.
Details for tha machine:
Processor: DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E6300, 1866 MHz (7 x 267)
Motherboard: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-7318
Chipset Motherboard: VIA P4M890
Main Memory: 2 x 1 GB DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM
BIOS: Award (11/09/06)
Graphic card: nVIDIA GeForce 7650 GS (256 MB)
Audio: Realtek ALC888 @ VIA VT8251 High Definition Audio Controller IDE: VIA Bus Master IDE Controller - 0571
Controller IDE: VIA Serial ATA Controller - 5287
Disk: Generic Flash HS-CF USB Device
Disk: Generic Flash HS-MS/SD USB Device
Disk: Generic Flash HS-SM USB Device
Disk: ST3320820AS (320 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Disk: ST3320820AS (320 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Disk: Hitachi/LG HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H20L
Disk: Hitachi/LG HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8164B
Network adapter: RT73 USB Wireless LAN Card
Network adapter: VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter
TV tuner: Philips SAA7135HL Multimedia Capture Device
On a side issue:
What TV handling / PVR program would You advise? will MythTV work ok in Europe (Italy)? (I heard it was very US-centric a few years ago).
Thanks for Your Patience.
Mauro
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