IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad T60

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad T60 laptop, model 19514BM.

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	IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad T60
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHZ
Screen	14.1”
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Graphics	Intel Media Accelerator 950
Network	Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	3 x USB2.0

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw3945 module
Bluetooth	Not tested
56K Modem	Not tested
USB	Yes
PCMCIA	Not tested but should work

Notes

For best results with the T60, you should use a Linux distribution with kernel 2.6.16 or greater.

Graphics

Some versions of the T60 use the Intel Media Accelerator 950 graphics chip. Use the i810 module for these laptops.

Some versions of the T60 use the ATI Mobility Radeon x1300 and x1400 graphics chip. The open source radeon module does not support this chip yet but you can get it working with the proprietary ATI module.

Summary

You should use a Linux distribution which includes kernel 2.6.16 or greater, such as Fedora Core 5. With an up to date distribution this notebook is easy to get going.