Dell Mini 10

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Dell Mini 10 laptop.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Dell Mini 10 specifications page.

Name	Dell Mini 10
Processor	Intel® AtomTM Z520 (1.33GHz/533MHz FSB/512K L2Cache) Intel® AtomTM Z530 (1.60GHz/533MHz FSB/512K L2Cache)
Screen	10.1” 1024×576 or 1366×768 Widescreen
RAM	Up to 2GB
HDD	160GB to 250GB 32GB to 64GB - SSD
Optical Drive	None
Graphics	Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Network	10/100 Ethernet Dell 1397 WLAN 802.11g - Half mini-card Dell 1510 WLAN 802.11g /n Mini Card

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	i686	Runs fine
Screen	Tested	HD Screen works fine (with PSB driver blob)
HDD	Tested	Standard HDD
Graphics	!	GMA500 requires an unmaintained binary driver. Huge PITA
Sound	Tested
Ethernet	Tested
Wireless	!	Requires Broadcom STA Driver
Bluetooth	Not Tested
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Tested
Card Reader	Tested
Webcam	Tested