This document provides answers to common questions about getting Linux* up and running on Intel® 810 or Intel® 815 Chipset Family-based systems. The information contained in this document may change frequently to accommodate the changing needs of the Linux community. This information is not provided with any guarantee of accuracy. Please refer to your distribution vendor for assistance.

• General Questions and Answers
  
  
  • What version of Linux* does this driver work with?
  • What features are supported with this X Server?
  • When will XFree86.org support this X Server?
  • How do I install this X Server?
  • How will this driver be maintained in the future?
  • Can I expect new drivers for future products from Intel?
  • Does Intel support Open Source?
  
  
• System Problems
  
  
  • Why doesn't Linux* see all my RAM?
  • Can I use USB with my Intel® 810 and Intel® 815 Chipset Families in Linux*?
  • Does the vesafb frame-buffer module work on the Intel® 810 and Intel 815 Chipset Families?
  • Can I use my softmodem or softaudio in Linux*?
  
  
• X Server Problems
  
  
  • I installed the X Server but I only get a few low resolution modes. What is wrong?
  • Can I use the agpgart module that came with my distribution?
  • Do you have an XFree86 4.0 based driver?

Operating System:

Linux*

This applies to:

Intel® 810 Chipset Family Intel® 815 Chipset Family Intel® 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller