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Lenovo 3000 C200
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Lenovo 3000 C200 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 | Lenovo 3000 C200 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.6GHz or Celeron M 430 1.73GHz |
| Screen | 15” XGA |
| RAM | 512MB or 1024MB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Use the i810 module | |
| Sound | Partial (initial report) Working OK 200803 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Yes | Only tested with SD card |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Notes
Currently the audio system in the C200 does not work properly under Linux. There is a bug report at https://bugtrack.alsa-project.org/alsa-bug/view.php?id=2725. This is a common problem with new notebooks which hopefully this will be fixed shortly by the ALSA team.
Summary
The main issue with the Lenovo 3000 C200 is the audio system not functioning correctly. Other than that there were no problems in getting this laptop working when used with an up to date Linux distribution.
Discussion
The ipw3945 module is installed in lib/firmware, but the wireless adapter is not working. Where can I find additional installation instructions for Ubuntu Linux?
He utilisado ubuntu en todas sus versiones (kubuntu, edubuntu, xubuntu), debian etch y lenny, puppy linux. elive y opensuse y responde muy esta maquina; reconoce con un poco esfuerzo todos los dispositivos hasta las tarjetas PCMCIA Kyocera KPC650 movistar. Buen soporte tecnico.
Overheat
My c200 (Original Core (1) Duo model) overheats under ubuntu 8.10 . It seems linux doesnt control the fan speed properly. It runs at 55-65 + until it shuts down
I have the same notebook running Ubuntu 9.04. I also experience overheating issues. Were you able to solve it somehow? Any advice will be welcome.
sidux runs great on C200
Installed sidux-2007-04.5, Christmas edition. Updated.
All running well. Sound works well.
Removed the 70 GB Vista partition, but kept the smaller recovery partition, just in case it needs service. Run WinXP in VirtualBox which is much faster, safer and easier to handle the viruses.
I increased memory to 1 Giga total. Responsiveness is
good, though I have no metric to show for it.
I don't use the modem but imagine it works OK when needed.
Nor have I tested the wireless functions for lack of a place to connect to.
Looking for an opportunity to try it out.