Toshiba Satellite P100
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:16 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 P100 laptop. The Satellite P100 is a high end model laptop with a big screen and powerful internal components.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite P100 | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 2.0GHz | |
| Screen | 17" WSXGA+ | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900GTX | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Fingerprint Reader | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | No | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
Notes
While you can use the open source 'nv' module with the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900GTX, it is recommended you use the proprietary 'nvidia' module as this will give you 3D support. For more details about the nvidia driver you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.At this time the audio system in the P100 does not function in Linux. There is a bug report about this at https://bugtrack.alsa-project.org/alsa-bug/view.php?id=2174. This is a common problem with newer notebook which we hope that future ALSA releases will fix.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the audio
Configuring the ipw3945 module for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
The Toshiba Satellite P100 with its audio problem is not a good laptop to use Linux. Hopefully this issue will be fixed shortly and bring out the full potential of the P100.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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