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diff --git a/da/hardware/supported/i386.xml b/da/hardware/supported/i386.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..725a5169b --- /dev/null +++ b/da/hardware/supported/i386.xml @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- original version: 11648 untranslated --> + + + <sect2 arch="i386"><title>CPU, Main Boards, and Video Support</title> +<para> + +Complete information concerning supported peripherals can be found at +<ulink url="&url-hardware-howto;">Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO</ulink>. +This section merely outlines the basics. + +</para> + + <sect3><title>CPU</title> +<para> + +Nearly all x86-based processors are supported; this includes AMD and +VIA (former Cyrix) processors as well. Also the new processors like +Athlon XP and Intel P4 Xeon are supported. However, Linux will +<emphasis>not</emphasis> run on 286 or earlier processors. + +</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3 id="bus"><title>I/O Bus</title> +<para> + +The system bus is the part of the motherboard which allows the CPU to +communicate with peripherals such as storage devices. Your computer +must use the ISA, EISA, PCI, the Microchannel Architecture (MCA, used +in IBM's PS/2 line), or VESA Local Bus (VLB, sometimes called the VL +bus). + +</para> + </sect3> + </sect2> + |