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Hewlett-Packard nc6230
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Hewlett-Packard nc6230 laptop.
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 nc6230 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 740 1.73Ghz |
| Screen | 14.1” XGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 40GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD-ROM/CD-RW |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon X300 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet + Intel 2915 802.11abg Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Notes
While not tested, the modem should work with either the slmodem or Linuxant module.
For the graphics chip you can use both the open source radeon module and ATI's proprietary fglrx module. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary module.
Summary
This laptop works very well with Linux, it should work with most Linux distributions.
Discussion
running zorin os 6.1 on my nc6230. everything worked right out of the box. card reader works great. I do have to use gnome alsamixer to turn off laptop speakers when headphones plugged in, otherwise both play at same time.