01.11.05
Debian Linux on a Dell Dimension 3000
I just installed Debian using the Debian Installer (to be included in Debian 3.1). Installation was as smooth as one could hope. The only real problem arose when trying to configure XFree86 against the i810 drivers and the dell 15″ lcd.
This guy’s experience was pretty helpful. Running Linux on my Dell Dimension 3000. I had some trouble with the video card. Unfortunately, I didnt read the guy’s page closely enough. So i had quite a bit of problems detecting 1280×1024 at 75hz or 1024×768 at 75 using 24bit color. It wasn’t until I found http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-5862.html that I figured it out.
“XFree86 -configure” provided a pretty good configuration file. I added the “DefaultDepth 24″ and specified “Modes 1280×1024 1024×768″. Still had to link the mouse correctly and also setup wheel support.
Dell’s are a bit too cheap at times. This computer has a loud case fan. Really annoying
mat said,
June 9, 2005 at 1:45 am
i have a dell dimension 3000 with similar spec to yours
i have tried to get various versions of linux up and running but the only screen resolution i get is 680×420 i need the 1280×1024
what ever version of linux i use i get the same massage on boot up
you have requested an unrecognised mode number
press return to choose from a list or space to continue
what can i do?
bradley said,
August 30, 2007 at 11:33 am
hey
can someone email me the drivers for the dell demenstion 3000 with the all the specs keeped the same.
i cant seem to find them anywhere
Matt said,
November 25, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Hey,
I have a dell dimension 3000 and after i reinstalled windows my screen resolution would not change from 680×420. Also my sound isnt working?? can you help? thx
my email.
switchfoot_lt_09@sbcglobal.net