Toshiba Satellite M50
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:20 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules 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 M50 laptop. The M50 is another Centrino based laptop but does include a good graphics chip.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite M50 | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 730 1.6GHz | |
| Screen | 14" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon x600 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-intel8x0 module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw2200 module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
For the ATI Mobility Radeon x600 found in the M50 you may use either the open source radeon module or ATI's proprietary fglrx module. Our detailed installation guide can be found here. Only the proprietary module provides 3D support for this chip.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring an ATI graphics chip
Increasing battery life
Summary
The installation of Linux on the Toshiba Satellite M50 was a straight forward task without any configuration issues 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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