[CentOS] How do I identify my hardware?

[Paul Heinlein]

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Mark Hull-Richter wrote:

> So if it's not there, does that mean the device is not supported on 
> Linux?

I don't have a definitive answer, but it wouldn't surprise me if 
that's the case.

> Yoik.  Neither of the video ids is in the list....

If you can get the model number from a manual or by peeking in the 
case, you might try ATI's web site:

   http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html

> My audio id is there - it is the integrated mobo audio, but it 
> failed initialization - does it need something to be plugged into it 
> to work?

It's likely that the correct driver isn't loaded -- either it's not 
present on your system or the installer didn't recognize it. You might 
try googling for "centos [your audio card]".

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