Toshiba Tecra M7
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:23 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 Tecra M7 laptop. The M7 is a tablet system with some good internal components.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Tecra M7 | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83Ghz | |
| Screen | 14" WXGA+ | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless | |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Fingerprint Reader, Tablet | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the Madwifi module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Tablet | Not Tested | |
Notes
The native screen resolution of the M7 is 1400x900, however due to the way the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution would not be usable right away. For more information you can view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and 950 guide.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 module for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Minor configuration work was required to get the Toshiba Tecra M7 working properly under Linux. After this extra configuration the M7 works fine.If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Toshiba's Tecra 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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