HP-Compaq Presario V2000t
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Thu 16 of Aug, 2007 [07:34 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 Presario notebook page.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq Presario V2000t laptop.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz | |
| Screen | 14" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 2 x USB2.0 | |
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 the ipw3945 driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
Notes
The 1280x800 screen resolution of the Presario V2000t is not immediately available until you run the 915resolution tool. The Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide can help you with this issue.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
After only some minor configuration work the HP-Compaq Presario V2000t worked flawlessly on Linux. There were no other issues during the installation.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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