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8.4.3 Printer
Configure a printer with Hardware > Printer. If a printer is properly connected to the
system, it should be detected automatically. Find detailed instructions for configuring
printers with YaST in
8.4.4 Hard Disk Controller
Normally, the hard disk controller of your system is configured during the installation.
If you add controllers, integrate these into the system with Hardware > Disk Controller.
You can also modify the existing configuration, but this is generally not necessary.
The dialog presents a list of detected hard disk controllers and enables assignment of
the suitable kernel module with specific parameters. Use Test Loading of Module to
check if the current settings work before they are saved permanently in the system.
WARNING: Configuration of the Hard Disk Controller
It is advised to test the settings before making them permanent in the system.
Incorrect settings can prevent the system from booting.
8.4.5 Hardware Information
Display detected hardware and technical data using Hardware > Hardware Information.
Click any node of the tree for more information about a device. This module is especially
useful, for example, when submitting a support request for which you need information
about your hardware.
Save the hardware information displayed to a file by clicking Save to File. Select the
desired directory and filename then click Save to create the file.
8.4.6 IDE DMA Mode
Activate and deactivate the DMA mode for your IDE hard disks and your IDE CD and
DVD drives in the installed system with Hardware > IDE DMA Mode. This module
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Installation and Administration
Section 23.4, "Setting Up a Printer"
(page 439).
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