This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba DynaBook Qosmio E15 laptop. The E15 is a fairly standard laptop except for the included TV Tuner.
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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| Name | Toshiba DynaBook Qosmio E15 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 735 1.7GHz |
| Screen | 15” XGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire. TV Tuner |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Yes | Use the linuxant hsf driver |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Yes | |
| TV Tuner | Not Tested |
For the GeForce FX Go5200 built into the E15 you can use either the open source 'nv' module or NVIDIA's proprietary 'nvidia' module. For installation details you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.
The Toshiba DynaBook Qosmio E15 offers good support for Linux without any installation difficulties at all.
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