Brand New Sager NP2090 (Compal IFL90) wont take LINUX
I am about to pull the last few strands of hair out of my head! This is my first post and I am desperate.
I am trying to install linux on my brand new Laptop/notebook. I have tried Kubuntu 7.04, Ubuntu 6.06, SUSE 10.2.
When I tried to install Kubuntu Fiesty Fawn, I encountered a problem with the networking and with graphics. X server not found.
So I intstalled Ubuntu 6.06 because it was a supported version and it also had problems with the graphics card. The network card seemed to work.
a friend suggested that I try SUSE because it was used on many more systems than Kubuntu. The 5 CDs that I downloaded checked for errors perfectly. I began my install...everything seems great until I try to install the 3rd CD upon request. I had graphics, and my mouse pad worked. Then came the infamous DHCP. For some reason there is a problem with the DHCP which I understand is my way to talk to the world and get important downloads.
What can I do to get at least the basic installation of Linux working so i can use this very new notebook?
I have enclosed all of the specifications:
Dual-Core Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors (Santa Rosa) T7100 (1.80GHz) w/2M L2 Cache or
T7300 (2.0GHz), T7500 (2.2GHz), T7700 (2.4GHz) w/4M L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) or WXGA (1280x800) Widescreen LCD w/PCI-e
nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT w/512MB
Up to 160GB 7,200RPM or 250GB 5,400RPM SATA/150 Hard Drive
1GB DDR2/667 Memory (up to 4GB Dual Channel - Requires 64bit Vista)
Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8x8x4x2.4x +/- HD DVD R/RW - 24x10x24 CD R/RW Drive w/Softwares
1GB Intel® Turbo Memory (Robson)
9 Cell Battery for 3.5+ Hours Battery Life Standard
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Camera
MemoryStick/MemoryStick Pro and Secure Digital (SD/MMC) memory card reader
6.95 lb.- 14" x 10.1" x 1.4~1.5"
Built-in 56k V.90/V.92 Modem RJ-11
10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet RJ-45
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (Optional)
Built in Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Built in Multi Regional TV Tuner with Remote (Optional)
4 USB 2.0 Ports
Windows XP Home or Professional, Windows Vista Available as Options
Picture Gallery
Customize/Buy
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Processor & Chipset
Dual-Core Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors (Santa Rosa) T7100 (1.80GHz) w/2M L2 Cache or
T7300 (2.0GHz), T7500 (2.2GHz), T7700 (2.4GHz) w/4M L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
Chipset: Intel PM965 and ICH8-M
800MHz System Bus Speed
Display
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) or WXGA (1280x800) Widescreen LCD Display
Disk Drives
Up to 160GB 7,200RPM or 250GB 5,400RPM SATA/150 Hard Drive
Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8x8x4x2.4x +/- DVD R/RW - 24x10x24 CD R/RW Drive w/Softwares
Built-in memory card reader: Secure Digital (SD/MMC) & MemoryStick/MemoryStick Pro
Memory
1GB DDR2/667 Memory (up to 4GB Dual Channel - Requires 64bit Vista)
1GB Intel® Turbo Memory (Robson) (Optional)
Two SO-DIMM sockets
Network
Built in Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT Network
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Network Connection with Hardware Switch
Built in 56k V.90/V.92 MDC Fax/Modem
Audio Features
Built-in HD Audio Codec (Realtek ALC268)
3D Surround sound
Full Duplex
Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
Mic - in and Headphone - out ports
Video Controller
nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT w/512MB
PCI Express
Supports two DIFFERENT applications
open at one time; one on the External
Monitor, and one on the Laptop Screen
Multi-tasking has never been more Productive!
I/O Interfaces
Built in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (Optional)
4 USB 2.0 Ports
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Camera
IEEE-1394 Firewire Port (VIA - 4 pin)
VGA port: 15 pin DDC2b compliant
Mic - in and Headphone - out ports
Kensington lock support
No serial, Parallel or PS/2 ports
Input Device
A4 Size Keyboard
MS Windows Hot Keys
Programmable TouchPad
Integrated with Hot Keys for LCD Brightness, Suspend, Panel/CRT Display
Express Card Slot
Supports Express Card 34/54 Devices
Battery
Primary 9-cell 7200mAh Standard
9 Cell Battery Life is about 3.5+ hours
9 Cell Charging time is about 2.5 hours (Power Off) to 3.5 hours (Power On)
Spare 9-cell 7200mAh
Electrical Requirements
Full Range Auto-Switching 100V/240V AC Adapter
Size and Weight
14" x 10.1" x 1.4~1.5"
6.95 lb.
Warranty
1 or 3-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
Lifetime DOMESTIC 24/7 Telephone Technical Support
Additional Features
Built in Fingerprint Scanner
Multi Regional TV Tuner w/Remote (Optional)
Deluxe Carrying Case Options Available
12V Auto/Airplane Adapter (Optional)
Windows XP Pro, XP Home, or Windows Vista (Optional)
Drivers and Utility CD
User's Manual
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