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This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq Presario CQ40 laptop.
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For full specifications see the HP-Compaq Presario CQ40 specifications page.
| Name | HP-Compaq Presario CQ40 |
| Processor | AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 250GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon™ HD 3450 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet 802.11b/g |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the HP-Compaq Presario CQ40 here.
You can enter a summary of how well the HP-Compaq Presario CQ40 works with Linux here.
Discussion
i installed fedora 13 in my compac cq40. but a pakage kernel crash warning is showing & Wifi can'nt be connected ………please help me!!!!1
Try hooking up to a wired connection and get full updates. Can help a lot
I haven't tried Linux in my compaq and my teacher is asking me to istall it. Hope I'll fix it with no errors. Cross fingers.
http://www.server-support-company.com/
iam balu i havebeen installed xp2 in compaq 40-108tuall drivers is ok except modem driver. how i can solve this problem. the error is device not found.please any knows send solution fro my email account.
iam balu i havebeen install xp2 incompaq 40-108tu.all drivers is ok but not in ethernet controller(LAN drivers).how an i solve this problem. the error is device not found.
i'm using linux mint 9 isadora, gnome.
& great look for cq40,
but wifi is not working . . but, google will fix it !!!
I also have same problem but how can google fix it!!
I have cq40 compaq-hp, there was problem in installing linux, but i search some thing new For MINT LINUX Which help me lot . all hardware works fine.
I created a new software like Bulk Email Services (Software), Document Management System, Erp Solution.
Hope U like MINT LINUX
Thanks
Michal
http://www.bridgelogicsystem.com/bulk-email-software.html
The card reader in my compaq presario cq40 tu641 is not working in ubuntu linux installed there plus the computer's hibernation function is not working. The battery also keeps discharging even when the computer is shut down.
How we can enable wi-fi in compaque presario CQ 40
hi,
I have cq40 of Compaq series, But When i Install The Fedora 10, There is a problem of sata driver, PLease solve my problem that i will make my project e campus suite(An Erp Solution and Services).
Thanks,
Bridge Logic System
http://www.bridgelogicsystem.com/
I have installed open suse 11.2 on my cq 40-108TU.I have two problems -
1.it can not detect wi fi.
2.I tried virtualization but it says “processors does not support virtualization”. I tried to see the bios options (as i saw it in a forum) but there was nothing regarding virtualisation.
when i tried to install the redhat linux 4 in my laptop then display the error “No driver found” from cdrom laptop specification: Dual core,320GB,2 GB Ram,Plz help me
try Ubuntu~
nothing will display on the screen on starting my CQ40. the screen is black, but i can hear the sounds of the fan moving.
Hello guys, I want to attach my CQ40-310AU laptop to an LCD Projector, can i do this.. I cant find any option to set for a multiple display.. Tnx…
try “fn” key
I am using Linux Mint 8 on a Compaq CQ40-215WM.
It works perfectly. I couldn't imagine using Vista (which it was preinstalled with).
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH OTHER DISTROS.
If you are a Windows sufferer trying to jump ship to Linux, use Mint. It will do what you want. No question about that.
Shame it's community is dwarfed by that of Ubuntu. Don't use a rehash of a great OS, use the original.
I wish to install debian on Compaq presario CQ40 laptop. while installing, it can not find drivers for the optical drive. Any help, where can I get the drivers from
Hi, I have a CQ40-310au model laptop. I installed ubuntu 9.10. card reader doesn't work. It works on Windows though. Any suggestions? Thanks
everyone!If you are using Compaq CQ40 laptop,you can try the solution jyothi given,that's work for me!Sorry about my English…
I have presario CQ40 with Visa home, I installed linux ubantu but sound card is not working when i start to play a song it atomatically logout and asks for relogin?
how to install linux in compaq presario cq-40,because i installed red hat in my note book pc it dint caccept that……..and which linux is baet to compaq presario co-40…..
I have presario CQ40 with Visa home, I installed linux debian in a USB and I am trying to boot from it. unforunately it continues to give an error kernal message and the boot doesn't complete. any one has an idea?
how to works a linux operating system in presario cq40 as a operating system
I did every steps that u explain. But, I'm still having trouble of soundcard detections with my cq40-419TX.
i tried “pci=noacpi” and put a string “options snd-hda-intel enable_msi=1” in /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf still can't work…
my laptop model is CQ40-506TU
would it also word for my cq50-310au model laptop. i'm using ubuntu 9.04 Tnx!
This solution by mark has worked for me it solved my problem i'm sure it will solve your sound problem too plz do reply after it solves yur problem
1. copy-paste the following command into the Terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
2. and add these lines to the end of the /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf file:
# Keep snd-pcsp from beeing loaded as first soundcard
options snd-pcsp index=-2
alias snd-card-0 snd-hda-intel
alias sound-slot-0 snd-hda-intel
options snd-hda-intel model=dell-m4-1
options snd-hda-intel enable_msi=1
3. Then navigate to System>Preferences>Sound and change everything to ALSA
4. copy-paste the following command into the Terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/group
5. replace the following line (or something very similar to it):
audio:x:29:pulse
with this line:
audio:x:29:joshua,pulse
Jyothi,
Thank you for this information. However, being an extremely new Ubuntu user, I don't know what you mean by:
* 3. Then navigate to System>Preferences>Sound and change everything to ALSA *
When I go to my Sound preferences, I see no ALSA options anywhere. Should this be in the Output tab, or Hardware? Is there something I need to download before this will work?
Thanks
Stace
thank u jyothi.
Yes boys this worked me also. But earlier what was the prob.? Like to know what exactly we have done by following those steps? –any sources to give this info…?
Thanks jyothi!!!
On Ubuntu 9.04
I'm having trouble with sound card in my cq40-419tx is there any solutions?
I couldn t find sound and video drivers for ubuntu wich works in my presario cq 40-305la.
Because off that i change for win xp, i miss ubuntu, xp its a shit!. if some know how to find thats drives, pless tel me how.
Sorry about mi bad english im from soud america.
it runs very well with ubuntu intrepid ibex
I'm having problems installing centos 5.2.a kernell error is occuring.