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AMIGASYSTEMDistro Maintainer

Posted 12 months ago

In the past I had problems installing with the pendrive created "only" with installAROS, then I didn't try anymore, I don't know if anything has changed since then, I did a test on the fly now, and it actually works fine.

I have to check if AROS One also installs "completely" as the folders are the same as in the Build, this way I avoid using the script!

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Amiwell79Distro Maintainer

Posted 12 months ago

#62

deadwood wrote:

@deadwood - @d0wz

Thanks for the tests! Looking forward to any other hardware tests I also added you to the list for ZG5.

With regards to HP Z440, the specs page from HP(https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04506309) says it comes with an nVidia card - yours didn't have that card?

it's the same situation as the HP Z400 but otherwise costs more, a compatible ethernet card has to be plugged in and if you want 3D acceleration you have to change the default card which only goes in vesa and is still usable

Edited by Amiwell79 on 23-11-2023 13:07, 12 months ago

Jeff1138Junior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#63

Hi,

Just purchased a T630 and currently testing slowly, only issue so far is no HDAudio support, please see entry

https://en.wikibo...P_Compaq_2

deadwoodAROS Dev

Posted 12 months ago

#64

Damn, that's a shame about HDAudio. I made a note of that

Jeff1138Junior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#65

Hi,

Yes, seems our HDAudio driver hits issues around 2016 year devices, laptop Lenovo A275 and A475 has similar.

I also have a Dell Wyze 7010 and 5060

Edited by Jeff1138 on 25-11-2023 01:21, 12 months ago

d0wzJunior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#66

@deadwood

I have two of these (Z440) and one did not come with a card. I had forgotten that one did come with a stock device.

Stock = NVIDIA GK107 GL [Quadro K420] : VESA Works (no mouse pointer).
Testing = NVIDIA G72 {Geforce 7300 LE] : Native Works.

d0wzJunior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#67

Jeff1138 wrote:

@Jeff1138 - Hi,

Yes, seems our HDAudio driver hits issues around 2016, laptop Lenovo A275 and A475 has similar.

I also have a Dell Wyze 7010 and 5060

Does Icaros work, where current releases do not (HDAudio)?
*nevermind, you meant 2016 era devices; not development timeline

Edited by d0wz on 24-11-2023 14:48, 12 months ago

d0wzJunior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#68

Here is a few more.

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Acer Aspire 7741Z Series 4433
Boot = USB (Virtualbox to USB install) : Works
Video = Intel Core Processor Intergrated Graphics Controller : Works (VESA)
Audio = Intel 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset High Definition Audio : Works
Ethernet = NetLink BCM57780 Gigbit Ethernet PCIe : Doesn't Work
Wireless = AR9287 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) : Doesn't Work
USB = Works (No USB3)
AHCI = Sadly the controller has failed (probably would have worked, BIOS also provided IDE SATA mode)
Power Off = Hold Power Button

Thinkpad T40
Boot = USB (Virtualbox to USB install) : Works
Video = RV200/M7 [Mobility Radeon 7500] : Works (VESA)
Audio = 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) AC97 Audio Controller : Works
Ethernet = 82540EP Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Mobile) : Doesn't Work
Wireless = PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter : Doesn't Work
USB = Works (No USB3)
IDE = Works
Power Off = Hold Power Button

Toughbook CF-W2 (Rare)
Boot = USB (Virtualbox to USB install) : Works
Video = Intel 82852/855GM Intergrated Graphics Device : Works (VESA)
Audio = 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) AC97 Audio Controller : Works
Ethernet = RTL-8100/8101/8139 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter : Works
Wireless = Removed (Sorry)
USB = Works
IDE = Works
Power Off = Hold Power Button

Edited by d0wz on 24-11-2023 04:02, 12 months ago

deadwoodAROS Dev

Posted 12 months ago

#69

@Jeff1138

added you to 7010 and 5060 list, thanks

@d0wz

I added Z440 to candidates, but either gfx or network would have to become supported for this to be considered recommended hardware (so that a user would have to replace only 1 element). I think in case of Z400 there is some chance of updating nouveau to get it's cards supported, it will be harder with Z440 as it uses newer cards.

d0wzJunior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#70

deadwood wrote:

@deadwood - Damn, that's a shame about HDAudio. I made a note of that

Do these directions "Aros-alt-abvi0/workbench/devs/AHI/Drivers/HDAudio/README.txt" still work?

Jeff1138Junior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#71

Hi,

Query and QueryD were tried and the AMD controller ID was added, did not work sadly. It works in some cases.

Codecs have to be written for any new ones like the ALC3232 and ALC 3234 before they will work

Just noticed, please do not contact Davy Wentzler via the email address at the bottom of the txt as that was for issue with the original work back in 2010

Edited by Jeff1138 on 26-11-2023 22:14, 12 months ago

clusterukNewbie

Posted 12 months ago

#72

Hi All

So this is the link to the motherboard I am supporting. I have a few in stock but only for complete systems but you can order on this link.

They are FULLY supported and even the network as I paid Neil to write the NIC driver.

Any way, it is a great basis for a fast AROS machine.

https://www.aliex...76072.html

Keep well.

Steve

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d0wzJunior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#73

Jeff1138 wrote:

@Jeff1138 - Hi,

Query and QueryD were tried and the AMD controller ID was added, did not work sadly. It works in some cases.

Worth a shot.

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Codecs have to be written for any new ones like the ALC3232 and ALC 3234 before they will work

I had just happened on it, while digging into the Via-Ac97/Ac97 folders. From working on other projects, I get to thinking audio drivers shouldn't be that hard. I am quickly reminded it is a different story, when you are working with an established platform.

Quote

Just noticed, please do not contact Davy Wentzler via the email address at the bottom of the txt as that was for issue with the original work back in 2010

Surely not. But it certainly should be pointed out, since I've drawn attention to it.

Edited by d0wz on 27-11-2023 04:31, 12 months ago

d0wzJunior Member

Posted 12 months ago

#74

Here are a few more desktops.

--Dell Dimension 8300--
Boot = USB (Via InstallAros) : Works
Video = NV34 [GeForce FX5200] : Works (Native)
Audio = 82801 EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) AC'97 Audio Controller : Works (Back Black Color Output)
Ethernet = 82562 EZ 10/100 Ethernet Controller : Works
USB = Works (No USB3)
IDE = Works
Power Off = Hold Power Button

--Dell Dimension 9200--
Boot = USB (Via InstallAros) : Works (NOACPI parameter) Note: USB devices may need to be moved to different ports, if boot fails. I don't think the drive will boot at all, if plugged in front.
Video = G72 [GeForce 7300 LE] : Works (Native)
Audio = 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller : Works (Ear Phone Jack in front and Green Colored output in back)
Network = 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Connection : No Driver
USB = Works (No USB3)
SATA = Works (Bios does not seem to have a Non-IDE mode, for SATA)
Power Off = Hold Power Button

--Dell XPS 410--
Boot = USB (Via InstallAros) : Works (NOACPI parameter) Note: USB devices may need to be moved to different ports, if boot fails. I don't think the drive will boot at all, if plugged in front.
Video = GT218 [GeForce 8400 GS Rev. 3] : Works (Native)
- High Definition Audio Controller (HDMI)
Audio = 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller : Works (Ear Phone Jack in front and Green Colored output in back)
Network = 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Connection : No Driver
USB = Works (No USB3)
SATA = Works
Power Off = Tap Power Button

deadwoodAROS Dev

Posted 12 months ago

#75

@d0wz

Thanks, I added 9200 to list of candidates. 8300 and XPS 410 have too poor availability in my view,

deadwoodAROS Dev

Posted 12 months ago

#76

@All

This is to let you know that after fixing the USB booting issue with latest D07 build, I'm now adding ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 to the list of recommended hardware!

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AMIGASYSTEMDistro Maintainer

Posted 12 months ago

#77

I tested some laptops that they gave me that I have at home and do not use because they have various problems, but which nevertheless served for testing!

Samsung R522 NP-R522H
USB Boot = Ok
Video = Ok -> VESA
Video = ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 1024 -> Only 4 Color
WiFi = OK -> Alteros AR5007EG
Lan Network = No Tested -> Gigabit PCI-E Marvel Yukon 88E8057
Audio = Ok -> AC97

Aspire 5920
USB Boot = NO (AROS-20201110-2 YES)
Video = Ok -> VESA
Video = NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS -> NO
WiFi = NO -> Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n
Lan Network = No Tested -> Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000
Audio = NO -> Realtek

Sony Vaio VGN FZ21M
USB Boot = No D7 ->AFS Error -6 on Bloc o
USB Boot = Ok Build Jul-02-2023
Video = Ok -> VESA
Video = NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT -> Only 4 Color
WiFi = No -> Intel Wireless WiFi link 4965AGN
Audio = No -> HD Audio

HP Compact NC 6120
USB Boot = No
Install DVD = Ok
Video Native = Ok > Mobile Intel 915GM/910GML
Audio = Ok -> SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio
WiFi = Intel Wireless 2200BG (No Tested)
Lan network = 1394 Net Adapter (No Tested)

CDC (Old Rare Laptop Italian Dual Video Cards)
USB Boot = Ok
Video Native = Only 4 Color -> NVIDEA NV43M (GeForce Go 6600, Old Builds were supported)
Video Native = Ok ->Intel GMA Mobile 915GM/GMS 910GML ()
Audio = Ok
WiFi = No Drivers -> InProComm Inc. IPN 2220 802.11g
Lan Network = No Tested ->Realtek 8169
Audio = Ok - Intel 82801FB/BM/FR/FW/FRW

HP Pavilion zt3000
USB Boot = Ok
Video = Ok -> VESA
Video = No -> ATI MOBILITY Graphics -> Only 4 Color
WiFi = No ->Intel PRO
Lan Network = No Tested ->Realtek RTL8139

Packard Bell R1932
cpu = Intel Celeron M model 370 1,5Ghz
USB Boot = No
WiFi = No Tested ->Intel PRO
Lan Network = No Tested ->Via Rhine II
Audio = No Tested ->realtek AC 97
Video = No Tested ->S3G UniChrome Pro IGP

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deadwoodAROS Dev

Posted 12 months ago

#78

FYI, recommended hardware section is now live on AROS HCL: https://en.wikibo...d_hardware

I also tested Gigabyte GA-MA770 UD3. It's a good board but simply too old and not available enough to be placed as recommended. Since I have it and I will use it for testing, I placed it in legacy hardware section with EOL within 3 years.

deadwoodAROS Dev

Posted 12 months ago

#79

An update from me:

1) Based on feedback on the forums, I added Dell Latitude D520 do list of supported hardware. Right now one active user has this hardware
2) I purchased and tested on the the boards mentioned earlier: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H. It meets the criteria of hardware availability and support and has been added as recommended hardware.
3) There is one more motherboard being considered right now, ASUS P8Z68-V LX. It is already purchased and tested by one user and I'm waiting for my board to arrive as well.
4) @amigamia, @Jeff1138 - my list shows that you both have Dell Wyse 7010. Have you been able to test the latest versions (D07, RC1) on this machine?

You can see the full list here:
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Aros/Platforms/x86_Complete_System_HCL#Recommended_hardware

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Amiwell79Distro Maintainer

Posted 12 months ago

#80

many thanks

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