IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad R52
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Sun 02 of Mar, 2008 [04:13 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 Lenovo's Thinkpad R series page.
Authors
Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad R52 laptop, model 1858-A19.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Pentium-M Processor 750 1.86Ghz | |
| Screen | 15" | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 | |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 2 x USB, Firewire | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use i810 driver |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw2200 driver |
| 56K Modem | Yes | Use Linuxant driver |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not tested, but should work | |
| PCMCIA | Not tested but should work | |
Notes
The modem needs the proprietary Linuxant driver to function.You may have issues selecting certain resolutions with an external monitor. If this is the case you will need to update your version of Xorg. This will fix the problem.
Some versions of the Thinkpad R52 include a ATI based graphic card. This works with both the Xorg 'radeon' driver and the proprietary driver from ATI. You will have better 3D support from the proprietary driver. Our guides cover this installation.
Some versions of the Thinkpad use a Atheros based wireless controller. You can use the Madwifi driver for support which is included with most Linux distributions.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
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Summary
This laptop works very well under Linux. Nothing difficult in getting this one working at all.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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