Toshiba Satellite U400-U405

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Intel based Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 laptop.

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 U400-U405
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Screen	13.3” WXGA Widescreen
RAM	3GB
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, bluetooth

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Tested	OK!
Screen	Tested	OK!
HDD	Tested	OK!
Optical Drive	Tested	OK!
Graphics	Tested	OK!
Sound	Tested	OK!
Ethernet	Tested	OK!
Wireless	Tested	OK!
Bluetooth	Tested	Problems!
56K Modem	Tested	OK!
USB	Tested	OK!
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Tested	OK!
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader	Tested	OK!
Camera	Not Tested	OK!

Notes

You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 here.
I couldn´t make the bluetooth work its activate over software no key or button to activate it. fn keys not working for the on and off wireless devices.

Summary

You can enter a summary of how well the Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 works with Linux here.
Everything else works just fine no problems with drivers nothing it was tested on ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10.