======HP-Compaq 6530s ======
===== Introduction =====
This is a template for a future guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq 6530s laptop. If you have the HP-Compaq 6530s and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
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===== Specifications =====
For full specifications see the [[http://www.lapspecs.com/wiki/HP-Compaq+6530s|HP-Compaq 6530s specifications page]].

|Name|HP-Compaq 6530s|
|Processor|Intel Core 2 Duo|
|Screen|14.1" WXGA Widescreen|
|RAM|Up to 4GB|
|HDD|Up to 500GB|
|Optical Drive|DVD+-RW|
|Graphics|Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500|
|Network|Ethernet, 802.11abgn, Bluetooth|
===== Linux Compatibility =====
^Device^Compatibility^Comments^
|Processor|Yes| |
|Screen|Yes| |
|HDD|Yes| |
|Optical Drive|Yes| |
|Graphics|Yes| |
|Sound|Yes|See notes below|
|Ethernet|Yes| |
|Wireless|Yes| |
|Bluetooth|Not Tested| |
|Modem|Not Tested| |
|USB|Yes| |
|Firewire|Not Tested| |
|Card Reader|Not Tested| |
|ExpressCard Slot|Not Tested| |
===== Notes =====
==== Sound ====
To get sound working you need to add the following line to your /etc/modprobe.conf (or your distributions equivalent) file:
options snd-hda-intel model=laptop
===== Summary =====
The main issue with this laptop is the sound. After making the necessary configuration change it works just fine.