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System Problems
System Problems
Why doesn't Linux see all my RAM?
The reason some Intel 810 and Intel 815 chipset family systems do not "see" all the RAM is a system BIOS issue. Linux 2.2.X uses int 15 function e801 and function 88 to determine how much RAM a system has. Some system BIOS vendors do not support function e801. Linux is forced to use the very old function 88 that can't report more than 64MB. Function 88 can also be limited to 16MB in some implementations. In the 2.4.x and later kernels, Linux uses the int 15 function e820, which is a more advanced method for determining available system memory. All Intel 810 and Intel 815 chipset family vendor BIOSs support e820, which means Linux 2.4.x and later should correct this problem.
Can I use USB with my Intel 810 and Intel 815 Chipset Families in Linux?
Yes, USB works with Intel 810 and 815 Chipset Families in any modern (> 2.4.9) kernel.
Does the vesafb frame-buffer module work on the Intel 810 and Intel 815 Chipset Families?
No. The vesafb module can only make use of linear VESA modes. The Intel 810 and 815 chipset families use banked modes; therefore, they cannot boot into a frame-buffer.
Can I use my softmodem or softaudio in Linux?
AC'97 support in the Linux kernel exists at this time. See audio drivers in Linux for more information.
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