1.2. Checking hardware information
It is important that, before installation, you check the devices connected to the computer on which you want to install Turbolinux FUJI. The installer can auto-detect many of connected devices but cannot possibly support all the existing devices. The following table lists the devices that you need to check. Check the manufacturers, product names, and connection types of these devices. We also recommend that you check the information available on the Web site of Turbolinux.
Table 1-2. Checking hardware devices
| Device | Check item | Example |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS | Search order for boot devices | Whether the CD-ROM drive is bootable or not |
| CD-ROM drive | Interface type | IDE (ATAPI) or SCSI |
| SCSI adapter | Manufacturer and product names | Adaptec 2940 Ultra SCSI adapter |
| Keyboard | Model and layout | Japanese 106 keyboard |
| Mouse | Type, protocol, and number of buttons | Microsoft IntelliMouse (PS/2) |
| Video card | Manufacturer and product names and video chip | nVidia Corporation RIVA TNT2 Model 64 |
| Network interface card | Manufacturer and product names | 3Com Corporation 3c905C-TX/TX-M |
| Sound card | Manufacturer and product names and sound chip | Creative Labs SB Live! EMU10k1 |
You need to accurately identify, in particular, the specifications of the monitor and video card. Otherwise, you may not be able to make appropriate settings during installation. These information items are available on manuals that came with devices when you purchased them.
 | If Microsoft Windows is preinstalled on the computer on which you want to install Turbolinux FUJI, one of the effective means of information collection is to use "Device Manager" to check the system information before the start of installation. Print out the information if required. |