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HP Pavilion dv6000z
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the HP Pavilion dv6000z laptop. HP has targeted the Pavilion dv6000z to the mid level market and for people looking for an alternative to the Intel processor.
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 | HP Pavilion dv6000z |
| Processor | AMD Turion64 X2 TL-52 1.60GHz |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA |
| RAM | 1GB |
| HDD | 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Broadcom 4311 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Webcam |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Not Tested |
Notes
The open source 'nv' module work fine with the Pavilion dv6000z if you do not require 3D support. NVIDIA's proprietary 'nvidia' module is needed if you would like to use the 3D functions, have a look at our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip installation guide for more details.
This Broadcom 4311 wireless card in the Pavilion dv6000z does not have any native drivers for Linux. To solve this issue you will need to use the ndiswrapper module with these windows drivers. For installation instructions on using ndiswrapper you can view our Configuring the ndiswrapper module guide.
[08-12-2008] b43 native kernel modules works smooth with kernel 2.6.24.
Summary
Unfortunately, because HP use the Broadcom 4311 wireless controller in the Pavilion dv6000z, installing Linux on this laptop can be difficult for inexperienced users.
Discussion
Hi this is Abhir here, as i am using Pavillion6000 laptop, I am very satisfied with ur facility given by u… like AMD and other…. thanks
I need little more facility and offer which help me while working or make me comfort.
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