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Toshiba Tecra A11
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Tecra A11 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Toshiba Tecra A11. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Toshiba Tecra A11 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Toshiba Tecra A11 specifications page.
| Name | Toshiba Tecra A11 |
| Processor | Intel® Core i5 Intel® Core i7 |
| Screen | 15.6” (1366×768) Widescreen 15.6” (1600×900) Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD NVIDIA Quadro NVS 2100M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11a/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Partial | See notes |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
Graphics
The NVIDIA Quadro NVS 2100M has not been tested yet, however judging by previous experience this should work fine with the latest NVIDIA prorpietary drivers.
The Intel GMA HD controller is quite new and not supported by most Linux distributions at the moment. If you are using Ubuntu 9.10 you can following this guide for getting the graphics working.
Summary
Some installation work may be required to get the Toshiba Tecra A11 working depending on your Linux distributions. Upcoming releases such as Ubuntu 10.04 and OpenSUSE 11.3 should solve this issue.
Discussion
Name Toshiba Tecra A11-10D
Processor Intel® Core i3 M330 @ 2.13GHz
Screen 15.6” (1366×768) Widescreen
RAM 4GB
HDD 320GB
Optical Drive DVD+-RW
Graphics Intel Graphics HM55
Network 10/100/1000 Ethernet
802.11a/g/n
Device Comments
Processor =Works out the box
Screen =Works out the box
HDD =Works out the box
Optical Drive =Works out the box
Graphics =Known problems with Ubuntu installation, see below for solution.
Sound =Works out the box
Ethernet =Works out the box
Wireless =Works out the box
USB =Works out the box
Card Reader =Works out the box
Webcam =Works out the box
ExpressCard Slot =Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader =Not Tested
Modem =Not Tested
Bluetooth =Not Tested
For Ubuntu installation (follow this link https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/518938/comments/4 ):
1. Perform install in text mode
2. Boot in single mode with nomodeset option in grub
3. Upgrade kernel to 2.6.33-020633rc8
4. Upgrade xorg
5. Boot new system
For OpenSuse 11.3 no manual activities required.