Hi,
i have been unable to install linux on my system.
Is there any distribution that has support for the foll config.

Proc: Intel Core 2 Duo (E6400)
MotherBoard : Intel DG965RY
Ram : 512MB DDR2(667Mhz) on both channels
Hardisk : 80GB SATA Seagate

Thanks

What errors are you receiving, exactly?

For the dual core (if I read that right) you'll want an SMP-enabled kernel, at least. The rest depends on what kind of problems you encounter trying to install the OS.

It may not run GNU/Linux but it looks similar to current Macs...

Does Ubuntu 6.10 Now have support for Intel DG965RY Motherboard

My system is
Intel core2due E6400
Motherboard - Intel DG965RY
RAM 512 MB(667 bus)
HDD 80GB SATA (Samsung)

I tried to install a lot of distribution of linux like Ubuntu 6.10,Ubuntu 6.06,Fedora core 5,Mandriva 2007 One CD version....
but failed to install.I got the problem similiar like that...

1. CDROM module not found (At ubuntu)
2. My sata HDD was not recognize by Fedora core 5
3. Mandriva didnot find the CDROM module..so it ask to locate the source at HDD or Network.

Now what should i do..?? Is there any distribution by which i will not get any problem during installation?

May i know what is SMP enable kernel.from where i can get this kinds of kernel..can anybody give me any link??

pls help me.. i need to install linux too much..thank u

What is "SMP-enabled kernel"?i want to install linux. My system is similiar to this.I failed to install linux.it tells me that..
1.at ubuntu6.10 --> CDROM module not found
2.at fedoraCore5--> SATA HDD not recognize
3.at Mandriva2007-->CDROM module not found
need help immediatly..can anybody help me??

Well, well, well...

The problem seems to be much deeper than i thought.

I have the same configuration as Wahdirahman.

And, poor me, tha same problems as well.

So my linux dreams seem destined to end in a puff of smoke...!

Does anyone really know for sure that no version of linux will boot on this configuration, especially the motherboard...?

Sorry your first taste of Linux was unpleasant. There will always be added difficulties, no matter what the OS, when trying to use the latest and greatest hardware. Although you have to hand it to the Linux community who managed to surpass even Microsoft in 64 bit support.

Gentoo 2006.1 is confirmed to run the Intel Core 2 Duo in 64 bit support, but it will take a little reading, and a little tweaking (the true cost of open source software).

Perhaps these will be of some help:

http://gentoo-wiki.com/HARDWARE_Dell_Inspiron_E1405

http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/index.x...tall#doc_chap2


Let me know if you are still having problems, I had many hours of fun playing with my friends new Core 2 Duo. Awesome pice of machinery!



Best Regards,
...drkstr

hi..drkstr
thanks for ur reply..
i think its not the problem of Core2Due
its for the Motherboard's architechture


mr.jaydoc
i have installed linux mandriva2007mini using 1GB Flash drive..but now i m not able to access the linux by graphical mode.anyway i didnot try using the full version ...u can try it.browse the iso file from the hdd/flash drive when mandriva2007 tell u that cdrom module not found during installation.

I don't belive there was any new technology introduced in this motherboard, you will just need to configure your system correctly to use it.

This motherboard should use the same architecture. Give it a try and report back with the specific erros your are getting so we might be able to assist you with your configurations.

regards,
...drkstr

Now, that kernel 2.6.19 ( stable ) has been released, does it in anyways support DG965RY motherboard. if it does, when will it be included in the distributions. I see no release date for Debian, Ubuntu doesnt seem to have any release for the next 3 months...

i need linux...its getting more frustrating.

i just hope that i havent made a big mistake in buying the 965 motherboard.

any help....

the frustration has given rise to the following thought...

Is there any way, that one can develop a OS(Kernel) in windows(VC++) and release it as open source.

I allready told you, there is no new technology introduced in this motherboard. Because it is so new, Linux has not cought up with it yet so it does not know what technology your motherboard uses. This means it is up to you to do the leg work and tell Linux what is on your motherboard. I gave you a link on how to do this in my previous post.

If you are looking for an easy solution, then use windows; that's what it's there for. If you want Linux bad enough then do it, there is nothing stoping you but yourself.


If you still need help after you have at least attempted to do it yourself, please post back with the specific errors you are getting.


best regards,
...drkstr

Suse Linux doesn't recognize CD-Rom too. I'm stuck to death. If someone knows what to do, what generic ide module to load , please help.

slackware says it support SMP