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Toshiba Satellite M300-M305
Introduction
This is compatibility guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite M300-M305 laptop. If you have the Toshiba Satellite M300-M305 and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
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 | Toshiba Satellite M300-M305 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 2GB to 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11abg or Intel 4965AGN 802.11abgn |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Works |
Notes
Summary
The Toshiba Satellite M300-M305 works with fine with Linux.
Discussion
Tested m305 with Quantal 12.10 Ubuntu 64 bit ran pretty stable and fast even though its not an AMD
and Ubuntu 32 bit found few issues with the generic Kernel (restart resume issue)
Reverted to the low latency Kernel and it is just fine has a slight over heat on all kernals
so switched the API settings its cooling fine …Also the volume wheel triggers the volume notification with the bubble pop sound (super sensitive) Toshiba's fault not Ubuntu I haven't looked in to disabling it just put some hot glue on it if you can keep yourself from hitting it