RedHat WS 4 Can't find my NIC and Display model for my new Lenovo
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RedHat WS 4 Can't find my NIC and Display model for my new Lenovo
Hello All,
I installed RedHat WS 4 on my new Lenovo ThinkPad W500 T9600
but the OS can't detect my NIC (monitor type, as well).
Anyone can help me out?
Thanks in advance.
Pierre
FYI my laptop specs are shown below.
Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 / 2.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) Ram
6 GB - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500
Hard Drive
320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
CD/DVD
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - removable plug-in module
Graphics
ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 / Intel GMA 4500MHD - 512 MB
Screen
15.4" TFT 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel WiFi Link 5100
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0
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