What is the state of the system before using the Intel® Quick Start Kit for Linux* Release CD. For example, should the hardware be installed with the operating system installed and successfully booted?
You should have all the hardware installed, the OS installed, and the system successfully booted.
What is the sequence in which I should use the items on the CD?
Install applicable drivers in this order: audio, graphics, and network. For information on how to use the Intel® Quick Start Kit for Linux* see How to Use the Kit. For steps on how to install individual drivers supplied with the kit see Installing Drivers.
What device drivers are provided on the CD?
The CD provides the following drivers:
- Driver: 865 AC97 Audio Driver for Red Hat* Desktop Version 3 Update 3
- Driver: 915 Marvell LAN Driver for NLD9, Red Hat* Version 3 Update 3
- Driver: 915 Audio Driver for Red Flag* Desktop 4.1, Novell* Linux Desktop 9, Red Hat* Desktop Version 3 Update 3
- Driver: 915 Graphics Driver for Novell* Linux Desktop 9, Red Hat* Desktop Version 3 Update 3, Red Flag Desktop 4.1
Which distributions need a driver updated and which distributions do not need an update?
Device Drivers lists which operating system distributions need driver updates and which do not.
Where can I find information on the Internet about driver updates and bug fixes?
Please visit: http://www.intel.com/go/Linux