This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv2000t laptop. The dv2000t laptop is a low end model with no fancy features but it does include strong Linux support.

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Specifications

Name	HP Pavilion dv2000t
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz
Screen	14.1" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	3 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 driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw3945 driver
Bluetooth	Not Tested
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested

Notes

The 915resolution tool is required to get the native screen resolution of 1280x800 working with the dv2000t. You can follow our guide for more information.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

HP's Pavilion dv2000t laptop is an excellent laptop which works flawlessly with Linux. Linux installed just fine on the dv2000t.


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