Hewlett-Packard nc6220

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Hewlett-Packard nc6220 laptop, model PV156PA.

This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Specifications

Name	Hewlett-Packard nc6220
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 740 1.73Ghz
Screen	14.1” (1024×768 or 1400×1050)
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet + Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless + Bluetooth
Other	3 x USB2.0

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Use i810 module
Sound	Yes	Use snd_intel8x0 module
Ethernet	Yes	Use tg3 module
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw2200 module
Bluetooth	Not Tested
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Card Reader	Not tested, probably wont work
PCMCIA	Yes

Notes

While not tested, the modem should work with either the slmodem or Linuxant module.

This laptop is available with FreeDOS (i.e., without Windows) from HP.

Summary

This laptop works very well with Linux, it should work with most Linux distributions.

Discussion

Ralf M., 2009/09/07 10:55

Hello,
I know my English is not very well, but I have a problem nad need your help.

I installed xp professional and ubuntu 9.04 at my HP nc6220 yesterday and I have the problem that it says accu 97 % and the PSU is plugged in he says that in information bar but doesn't load the battery.

Before the installation i had just windows xp and everything worked.

maybe a small driver can fix the problem.

Would be happy if both OS would work on my laptop.

So please try to help me because i want to use mxy notebook also on tour and not only at a powerpoint.

Tank you very much

Hope of your answer.