Toshiba Satellite M55
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Tue 21 of Aug, 2007 [19:26 UTC]by Anonymous
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 M55 laptop. The Satellite M55 has some standard mid range components and is based on the Centrino chipset.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite M55 | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 750 1.83GHz | |
| Screen | 14" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 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 driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw2200 driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| SD Drive | Yes | |
Notes
As standard the screen resolution of the Satellite M55 is 1280x768, however due to the way the Graphics Media Accelerator 900 functions this resolution would not be usable right away. You can read our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information about this.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Increasing battery life
Summary
Being a Centrino based machine, the Toshiba Satellite M55 is a well supported system with no difficulties in installing Linux.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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