Panasonic Toughbook F8

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Panasonic Toughbook F8 laptop.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Panasonic Toughbook F8 specifications page.

Name	Panasonic Toughbook F8
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo Processor SP9300 : 2.26 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6 MB On-Die L2 cache
Screen	14.1” WXGA (1200×800)
Graphics	Intel GMA 4500MHD
RAM	Up to 4GB
HDD	160GB
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Network	10/100/1000 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	OK
Screen	OK
HDD	OK
Optical Drive	OK	tested: DVD playback
Graphics	OK
Sound	OK	see notes
Ethernet	Not Tested
Wireless	OK
Bluetooth	Not Tested
Modem	Not Tested
USB	OK
Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader	Not Tested

Notes

Tested with Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala.

To enable HDA Intel sound:
sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
and add this line
options snd-hda-intel model=laptop
at the end of the file, then reboot.
See: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HdaIntelSoundHowto

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