HP Pavilion dv6100t-dv6108nr
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Thu 16 of Aug, 2007 [09:06 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
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.
If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit HP's Pavilion notebook page.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv6100t series (dv6108nr) laptop. Linux support of the dv6100t is pretty good with only some minor configuration work needed.Editing This Page
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| Name | HP Pavilion dv6100t-dv6108nr | |
| Processor | Intel Core Solo T1350 1.86GHz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless | |
| 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
Graphics
As default the native resolution of the dv6100t laptop is 1280x800, however due to the way the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution would not be usable straight away. You can view the Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Linux worked well on the HP Pavilion dv6100t after just some minor configuration work.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
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