Toshiba Portege M300
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [11:48 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.
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Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Portege M300 laptop, model PPM30A-05L001. The M300 works well with Linux, most of the hardware is working.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Portege M300 | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 1.1Ghz | |
| Screen | 12.1" | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD-ROM/CD-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Extreme Graphics | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet + Atheros 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 + Firewire port | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | Use speedstep-centrino module |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | Burning not tested, but should work |
| Graphics | Yes | Use i810 driver |
| Sound | Yes | Use Alsa snd_intel8x0 modules |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ath_pci module, from Madwifi driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested but should work | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested, probably wont work | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested but should work | |
Notes
I didn't get a chance to test the modem in the M300, but it should work with the smartlink driver. If that doesn't work it will almost certainly work with the Linuxant driver.Related Resources
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Summary
No issues at all with the Toshiba Portege M300 under Linux. Installation went well and the M300 handles Linux properly.If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Toshiba's Portege page.
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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