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Toshiba Tecra A7
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Tecra A7 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 Tecra A7 |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300E 1.66GHz |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD-ROM/CD-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested |
Notes
For the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300M graphics chip found in the A7 you can use either the open source 'nv' module or NVIDIA's proprietary 'nvidia' module. For installation instructions you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.
Summary
Linux on the Toshiba Tecra A7 works fine. There were no issues installing Linux on the A7 and configuration was easy.
Discussion
try to add in model = asus …
I have exactly the same problems as javier.
although i'm using ubuntu 9.10.
curious thing is that it was working ok on 9.04
any suggestions on how to fix this?
dunno
lorenzo
I am trying to install Centos 5.4 and vmware in a toshiba tecra a7 sp2022, all looks good except the microphone… i can't make work the mic… if you have any suggestions i will be glad… if you can help me.
Thanks
Javier Jara