[conspire] question on Biostar P4M890-M7

[K Sandoval]

Re: question on Biostar P4M890-M7

Rick Moen Wrote....
Well, frankly, it seems like it _might_ be a minor exercise in
masochism, but everything can be supported in a current distro (i.e.,
one whose installer has a recent kernel and X.org driver set).  At
worst, you might need to fetch a proper X.org driver after installation
and/or futz around a lot with video config.
......

I am *not* a glutton for unnecessary punishment or interested in a "
minor exercise in
masochism " either.  I want my new "built by-hand" computer to be
"special" within reason.

I found another motherboard that I think will do much better.  Let me
know what you think in regards to my research/thinking...

According to a couple of websites I have found the

Intel BOXDG31PR LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.bigboxlinux.com/product_p/mb-intel-dg31pr.htm

seems to be a better choice...

According to the Hardware4Linux site I don't think there shouldn't be
any problems with the on-board chipset: Intel G31 Express / Intel ICH7
http://hardware4linux.info/system/1709/

I found this site also and it talks about running Linux on a mobo with
theNorth Bridge: Intel P31 Express Chipset with the South Bridge:
Intel ICH7.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=837&num=1

Question, even though this is a different mobo, the chipset is the same right?
Therefore, the Intel DG31 should also run Linux with few problems correct?

Or will the fact that the Processor and other minor bits are different
be enough to cause me unknown problems with installing/running Linux?


-Kai

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