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HP-Compaq Presario V2000t
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq Presario V2000t laptop.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Specifications
| Name | HP-Compaq Presario V2000t |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz |
| Screen | 14” WXGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless |
| Other | 2 x USB2.0 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested |
Notes
The 1280×800 screen resolution of the Presario V2000t is not immediately available until you run the 915resolution tool. The Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide can help you with this issue.
Summary
After only some minor configuration work the HP-Compaq Presario V2000t worked flawlessly on Linux. There were no other issues during the installation.
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