Toshiba Satellite L450

Introduction

The notebook works well with Fedora 12; only the wireless was not recognized and I didn't manage to configure the wireless card. With driver from Realtek also the wireless works.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Toshiba Satellite L450 specifications page.

Name	Toshiba Satellite L450
Processor	Intel Celeron Processor 900/T3000 : 2.20 GHz - 1.80 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1 MB On-Die L2 cache
Screen	15.6” HD (1366×768)
Graphics	Mobile Intel GMA 4500M
RAM	Up to 4GB
HDD	160GB to 250GB - 5400rpm
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Network	10/100 802.11b/g/n

Linux Compatibility

Tested with the Satellite Pro L450-17L:

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	ok
Screen	ok
HDD	ok
Optical Drive	ok
Graphics	ok
Sound	ok
Ethernet	ok
Wireless	ok with driver from Realtek
Bluetooth	Not Tested
USB	ok
Card Reader	Not Tested
Webcam	Not Tested

Notes

I installed Fedora 12 on the Tosiba Pro L450-17L. Beside the Wireless card (which is not recognized
all components were recognized. I didn't tested the Card reader and the webcam.

The wireless works with the linux-driver from Realtek (RTL8191SE-VA2):
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8192SE

Wireless ID: Network controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8191SEvB Wireless LAN Controller (rev 10)