Dell Latitude D510
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Wed 15 of Aug, 2007 [05:58 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Dell Latitude D510 laptop. The Latitude D510 is a slightly updated version of the Dell Latitude D505 and is a fairly low end laptop. The good news is that Linux compatibility of the D510 is excellent.Editing This Page
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| Name | Dell Latitude D510 | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 1.73GHz | |
| Screen | 14.1" XGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 40GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD-ROM/CD-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use the i810 driver |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-intel8x0 driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw2200 driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
There were no issues at all with running Linux on the Dell Latitude D510.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Increasing battery life
Summary
Like its predecessors, the Dell Latitude D510 work very well with Linux without any headaches during installation at all.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
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