Lenovo Thinkpad L512

Introduction

This is a compatibilty guide to running Linux with the Lenovo Thinkpad L512 laptop.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Lenovo Thinkpad L512 specifications page.

Name	Lenovo Thinkpad L512
Processor	Intel® CoreTM i5-540M (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L3) NV Intel® CoreTM i5-520M (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L3) NV Intel® CoreTM i5-430M (2.26 GHz, 3 MB L3) NV Intel® CoreTM i3-350M (2.26 GHz, 3 MB L3) NV Intel® CoreTM i3-330M (2.13 GHz, 3 MB L3) NV
Screen	15.6” (1366×768) Widescreen
RAM	Up to 8GB
HDD	up to 500GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW DVD-ROM
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics ATI® Mobility Radeon® HD 5145
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11bgn

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Works
Screen	Works
HDD	Works
Optical Drive	Works
Graphics	Works - Intel Works - ATI	The ATI graphics requires the proprietary fglrx driver to function properly
Sound	Works
Ethernet	Works
Wireless	Works
Bluetooth	Not Tested
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Works
Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader	Not Tested
Webcam	Works