Toshiba Satellite M70
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:19 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 M70 laptop. The M70 is a Centrino based laptop with a standard set of internal components.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite M70 | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 740 1.73GHz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon x700 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 3 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-intel8x0 driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw2200 driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
You will need to use the ATI's proprietary fglrx driver for 3D support from the ATI Mobility Radeon x700 in the M70. The open source radeon driver does not support 3D. For installation instructions for the ATI driver you can view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring an ATI graphics chip
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Summary
Like many other Centrino based laptops the Toshiba Satellite M70 has no problem at all handling 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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