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HP Pavilion dv2000t
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv2000t laptop. The dv2000t laptop is a low end model with no fancy features but it does include strong Linux support.
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 Pavilion dv2000t |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA |
| RAM | 1GB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
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 ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested |
Notes
The 915resolution tool is required to get the native screen resolution of 1280×800 working with the dv2000t. You can follow our guide for more information.
Summary
HP's Pavilion dv2000t laptop is an excellent laptop which works flawlessly with Linux. Linux installed just fine on the dv2000t.
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