Toshiba Satellite L635

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite L555 laptop.

Specifications

Name	Toshiba Satellite L635
Processor	Intel core i5 2.40 Ghz
Screen	1366 x 768 13”
Graphics	Intel Integrated Graphics
RAM	4GB
HDD	500GB - 5400rpm
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Network	Atheros Ar 8151
Wireless	Broadcom BCM4313

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	When I connect the auriculars, the sound of the speaker don't turn off
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	You have to install the proprietary drivers(broadcom-wl)
Bluetooth	Yes
USB	Yes
Webcam	Yes

Notes

Very Important - If you want to install any Linux distribution you have to update the BIOS first. go to the support web page and download the updater.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=2707769&rpn=PSK00U&modelFilter=L635-SP3006M&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768663

The linux distribution must have to be the kernel 2.6.34 or higher if you want to have the Ethernet connection working out-of-the-box.

Discussion

starkey, 2012/02/24 18:14

Update: With OpenSuse 12.1 or Ubuntu 11.10 all the hardware work out of the box. If you use Fedora 15 or 16, you have to install the kmod-wl driver for wireless.

Marie-Noëlle, 2011/06/13 11:00

I'm running Fedora 14 with a few problems, wifi connection and audio card especially.

How can I be sure I have to update the BIOS.

My model is a L635-13M PSK04E-07600UFR

Thanks for helping.

drans, 2011/03/29 09:02

Why I have trouble to install Linux in Satellite L635.,.??