HD Install :: lot of probleme

ok hi guy if a noob as 0 skill im at minus 100 in linux :P
i managed to find how to format make partition and install dsl on a small machine i got for realy cheap
now the probleme is the graphics are wrong color are weird and icons are missin in the desktop

here some info on the computer the machine is a e-vectra from hp

dont forget im a total noob so make it simple and clear thanks again

e-Vectra delivers
The e-Vectra is ready to roll out with your existing IT infrastructure.
Equipped with the essential features of an HP corporate PC, the e-Vectra
includes:
; Choice of processing power:
; Intel® Pentium® III 600EB MHz, 667 MHz, or 733 MHz processor with
256 KB full speed L2 cache.
; Intel® Celeron; 533 MHz or 566 MHz processor with 128 KB full speed
L2 cache.
; 64, 128 or 256 MB SDRAM.
; Quantum 8.4 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard disk storage.
; Integrated Intel® 3D Direct AGP for fast, high-quality 2D and 3D graphics.
; 3Com Fast Etherlink 10/100BASE-TX integrated LAN solution.
; Models with 24X Max-speed slim CD-ROM drive.
; Cirrus Logic 20-bit AC'97 sound integrated on all models
; Ease of management with HP TopTools and 3Com's industry-standard
desktop management solutions.
; Windows® 98SE, Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows NT®
Workstation 4.0.
AT A GLANCE



Package • Ultra-small, desk-space-saving desktop package.
• Sealed and secured package.
• Locking mechanism for all external peripherals and HDD (Master Pass keylock).
• Easy HDD replacement.
• HP Scrolling mouse on all models.
• External AC Adaptor: 19V 60W 100-240V 50-60Hz.
Port Control System • Ergonomic cable management.
• Protection against theft of peripherals.
• No out-of-control peripherals additions.
• Lockable.
Processor and
Chipset
• Intel® Celeron™ 533 MHz or 566 MHz processor (66 MHz System Bus).
• Intel Pentium® III 600EB MHz, 667 MHz, or 733 MHz processors (133MHz System Bus).
• Intel 810E chipset with 66 MHz, 100 MHz or 133 MHz System Bus.
• Includes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).
Cache • 32 KB internal L1 Cache.
• Intel Celeron: 128 KB internal L2 Cache.
• Intel Pentium III: 256 KB internal L2 Cache.
Memory • 64 MB, 128 MB or 256 MB SDRAM (non ECC).
Hard disk drive • Quantum 8.4GB Ultra ATA/66
—SMART II (self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology).
—66 MB/s transfer rate.
Hard disk controller • PCI Bus Master Ultra ATA 66 controller.
Optical storage • 24X Max-speed slim CD-ROM (available on selected models only).
Audio subsystem • Integrated high-quality Cirrus Logic AC'97 audio.
• Direct X support.
• 20-bit stereo digital audio recording and playback; full duplex.
Built-in I/O • One 25-pin parallel port (ECP/EPP bi-directional Centronics supporting IEEE 1284).
• One 9-pin serial port (16550 UART).
• Two PS/2 connectors for keyboard and mouse (Mini-DIN).
• Two stacked Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for easy reconfiguration, attachment, and hot swapping of external
peripherals.
• One 15-pin VGA connector.
• Audio ports (stereo-in, stereo-out, microphone-in).
• One RJ-45 Ethernet port (10/100Base-T).
Maximum resolutions
HP Ergonomic Modes support these non-interlaced resolutions for Windows® 2000 and Windows® 98:
GRAPHICS SUBSYSTEM
Video graphics • Intel® 810E integrated graphics with Direct AGP and Dynamic Video Memory technology.