Toshiba Satellite M115
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:18 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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Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite M115 laptop. Toshiba has targets the Satellite M115 as a mid to lower range laptop but it still has a decent set of components.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite M115 | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 1.66GHz | |
| Screen | 14.1" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 4 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 | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
The Satellite M115 has a native screen resolution of 1280x800. However due to how the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution would not be usable right away until you configure the laptop with the 915resolution tool. You can see the Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information on the 915resolution tool.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
There was some slight configuration work required for the Toshiba Satellite M115 but after this is done Linux works without issue at all.If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Toshiba's Satellite 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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