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.

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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Dell XPS M140 laptop. Dell have provided a middle of the range laptop with the XPS M140. The good news is that Linux compatibility for the M140 is excellent.

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Specifications

Name	Dell XPS M140
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 730 1.73GHz
Screen	14.1" WXGA
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-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
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw2200 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested

Notes

The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 included with the XPS M140 requires the 915resolution tool to function properly. An installation and usage guide for the 915resolution tool is available here.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Increasing battery life

Summary

Installation of Linux on the Dell XPS M140 was very straight forward without any issues at all. The hardware in this notebook work very well with Linux.


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