Linux on the dimotion BasicBook B5I0 (Compal HL91)
The dimotion BasicBook B5I0 is available in Austria from DiTech. The hardware is based on the HL91 from ComPal. The other dimotion brand notebooks are very similar to this one, so they may be similar models from the same manufacturer.
General Hardware Specifications:
| Hardware Components | Status under Linux | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pentium DualCore T3200, 2.0 GHz | Works | No special procedure required during installation. |
| 15.4" TFT Display, 1280x800 pixels | Works | No special procedure required during installation. |
| Intel HD4500X (Cantiga) | Works |
No special procedure required during installation. External VGA + HDMI output not tested yet. |
| Intel HD Audo controller | Works | No special procedure required during installation. |
| Intel WLAN controller | Works | No special procedure required during installation. |
| Realtek RTL8101E ethernet card | Works | No special procedure required during installation. |
| Optiarc DL-DVD Writer | Works | No special procedure required during installation. |
| Chicony CNF7163 Webcam, 1.3 MP | Works |
No special procedure required during installation. Connected to internal USB; supported by uvcvideo module. |
| Unknown 56k Modem | Not tested yet | |
| Unknown Cardreader | Not tested yet | |
| Unknown PC Card Controller | Not tested yet |
Linux installation
Installation and configuration of Fedora 10 worked out of the box.
