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HP-Compaq 2710P
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq 2710P 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.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the HP-Compaq 2710p. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the HP-Compaq 2710p page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the HP-Compaq 2710P specifications page.
| Name | HP-Compaq 2710P |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo ULV |
| Screen | 12.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB to 4GB |
| HDD | 80GB to 100GB HDD or 64GB SSD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, Intel 802.11abg or Intel 802.11abgn or Broadcom 802.11abg, Bluetooth |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | |
| Screen | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | Screen rotation not yet tested |
| HDD | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | |
| Sound | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | Seems to default to mute |
| Ethernet | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | Used only during OS install |
| Wireless | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | |
| Bluetooth | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | Limited testing |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | Used only to install OS |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Pen (Wacom) | Works(OpenSUSE 11.3) |
Notes
OpenSUSE 11.3 (Gnome): More using than testing. Haven't found any glaring items that didn't work or needed software modification. Two issues mentioned elsewhere: system hibernation when lid/screen closed, screen rotation with pen support. Have not tested screen rotation; no problems with pen; system setting for lid/screen close, I have it set to Suspend which the system does.
Summary
OpenSUSE 11.3 works out of the box.
Discussion
Can repor that the Led notification on the network card doesn't work correctly.
It's supposted to shine with a constant blue light, but it flashes between blue and yellowU/orange.
I just 11:04 as of now, but i still have this problem in 10.04.
Also, the pen seems to lock down the keyboard is it can't be used.